| *** | An ivory netsuke, 18th century, signed Hidemasa, Kyoto school, a very fine and rare netsuke by a famous carver Hidemasa, the baby shishi is hatching from an egg, the sumi (ink) stained hair work is well rendered with powerful curls. Inlaid black coral… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory mid-19th century netsuke, signed Kogioku. An exceptional shibayama manju netsuke depicting Urashima opening his box of treasures (or horrors), the shibayama inlay is in excellent condition. Pearl shell cord hole and signed on an inlaid shell… | *** |  |
| *** | An Edo period boxwood netsuke Bunbuku Tea-Kettle, c1840, the legendary subject Bunbuku Chagama. With the man surprised as his kettle transforms before his eyes. Finely carved and himotoshi rimmed with ivory, width 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke. 19th century Manju, signed Hakuosai. A very well carved and rare Manju netsuke with twelve juxtaposed Noh masks. Sumi (ink) hairwork and red lips. Hakuosai. Active 1830 - 43 was the foremost carver of this type of work. Ex Gilbertson… | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century set of ivory 'The Seven Gods of Fortune' netsuke figures with intricate ink patterned robes and hairwork on stepped wooden stand. Length 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke. Mid-19th century, signed Tomotane. A very good study of Kwanju reading at a low table. All the details lightly worn with a good patina. Illustrated Neil Davey. Hindson collection. Lot 438. Old English collection. Height 4.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century Edo period carved wooden netsuke of a Woolf by Tomotada, a good example of this well known subject. The emaciated animal on his haunches with one foot on a tortoise. Double inlaid eyes, length 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A lacquered wood netsuke. 19th century, signed Soko. A very finely carved and unusual long sashi netsuke. Two clever monkeys working together to catch crabs on a rocky outcrop. Both have very expressive faces and well rendered hairwork. Inlaid black horn… | *** |  |
| *** | A boxwood netsuke. 19th century, unsigned. A very finely carved study of Shitake mushroom with a long tailed rat climbing up the stem. Inlaid black horn eyes and fine hairwork. A similar netsuke is illustrated, Lot 78, in Neil Davey, the Hindson… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory mid-19th century shibayama Manju netsuke. A very fine and rare shibayama inlaid manju netsuke, the details of a bird on an elaborate perch are in coral, shell, gilded horn and hardstones. Carved shell cord hole. Signature shell tablet missing but… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Meiji period sake drinker Sennin netsuke, c1840, carved in ivory and standing wearing robes and a mugwort leaf cape. His sake gourd hangs over his left shoulder, height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A marine ivory netsuke. 19th century. Ryusa Manju, unsigned. A fine and all-over well carved and pierced Ryusa Manju netsuke. Carved from a sperm whale tooth or Nawhal tusk, the dsign is of a scribe/sage with tablet scroll flying on the back of a crane… | *** |  |
| *** | A dark boxwood netsuke, early 19th century, signed. An excellent and finely carved study of a rat leaning with one foot on a wooden tablet. Inlaid horn eyes and teeth. Signature illegible. All the hairwork and feet details well rendered and with smooth… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, early 19th century, unsigned. A very well carved and clever study of a ronin hiding behind a large ox. On one side the hairwork of the animal is excellent and on the other the muscles, robes and detail are superb. Himotoshi formed by the… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, late 19th-early 20th century, signed Tomomatsu. A very finely carved Sumo wrestler toad. He stands on a lotus leaf in typical pose wearing his apron fundoshi with inlaid tortoiseshell. Double inlaid eyes, the whole piece has a nice… | *** |  |
| *** | A stained ivory netsuke. Mid-19th century. Komasa. A good finely carved model of the ship 'Takarabune' riding the waves with the seven Gods of Fortune off to seek their treasure, the ivory is lightly stained and all details are well rendered, signed… | *** |  |
| *** | A Meiji period carved ivory netsuke study of an ox with halter, signed Tomokazu, Lightly smoke stained with worn patina and portrayed in a recumbent pose. Inlaid black horn/coral eyes, length 4.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A boxwood (Tsugu) netsuke. 18th century, unsigned. A tall and well worn figure with good patina of Ashinaga (long arms). He stands wearing the typical senne garb of mugwort leaf cloak and pants. An interesting and rare netsuke. Old English collection.H.9… | *** |  |
| *** | A boxwood netsuke, early 19th century, unsigned. A macabre study of a skeletal monkey crouching over the top of a human skull. All details lightly worn with a good patina. Old English collection. Height 4.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A stag antler netsuke. 18th century, unsigned. A good tall model of a bearded archer standing with hat and bow and arrow. Possibly Mongolian or Dutch. He wears a European coat with black horn buttons. Inlaid eyes. An interesting and rare piece. Old… | *** |  |
| *** | A stag antler and ivory netsuke. 18th century, unsigned. A good rare figure of a Dutchman standing with his rifle and pulling on his beard. He wears a patterned coat and jacket and his hat has a black coral center. Ivory legs, the Dutch were tolerated by… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, mid 19th century, unsigned, a good powerfully carved study of a shishi crouching over and guarding his ball, inlaid bronze eyes and his open mouth contains a small loose ball, the curls of his coat are well rendered and the piece has… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, 19th century, signed, a well carved rare subject of a fierce sparrow hawk with folded wings in a swooping motion, inlaid black coral eyes lightly worn feather details include the original radical cracks with good effect. Signature… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, early 19th century, unsigned, a good well carved figure of a Mongolian archer on horseback, all the details and the sumi inkwork are finely rendered, an unusual piece. Old Australian collection. Height 8.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century carved ivory netsuke of Benkei, Depicted struggling with the large bronze bell of Miidera as told in the legend. Sumi inkwork detail, height 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory and bronze netsuke, 19th century, signed, a fine large kagamibuta netsuke, the polished ivory bowl contains a sentoku bronze disc carved in low relief with a snarling tiger. Silver teeth and bronze tongue, signed with a kakihan (monogram). Old,… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine small marine ivory 'Doug Marsden' netsuke, This unusual study depicts Okame asleep in a seashell. Her head and the tiny fingers of one hand are visible, Doug Marsden born in 1958, well respected New Zealand carver with pieces exhibited by the… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke. 18/19th century, unsigned, an interesting tall standing figure of a laughing sake drinker. He wears a patterned cape and robe and is holding his sake gourd on his left shoulder. (carved from a curved section of the tusk edge). Old… | *** |  |
| *** | An Edo period boxwood netsuke of a man and young boy, c1840, well carved with a worn patina and faint paint traces, height 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory and silk purse with Manju netsuke. 19th century. A rare Meiji period embroidered blue silk purse with flying cranes over a boat with figures. Solid ivory manju netsuke with finely carved dragon amid cloud. Inlaid eye of black coral. Suspended by… | *** |  |
| *** | A well carved 19th century ivory netsuke depicting two puppies playing together, c1830, the study shows them lightly roped together with inlaid brown horn eyes. Nice worn patina and a rare subject. Minor old damage to one pair, length 4.1 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Ivory Netsuke. 19th century. Signed Seizan. A good interesting and well carved study of Hotei sitting in a large upturned lotus leaf with a Tengu. They are both holding a Tama (Buddhist Jewel. Old New Zealand Collection. Height 3.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Ivory Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A very good model of a crouching shishi guarding his ball. The ink hairwork well rendered and the curls strongly carved. A good example of this popular subject. Old English Collection. Height 3.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Ivory Netsuke. 20th century. Unsigned. An extremely well carved model of a snow leopard snarling and turning to the right. Double inlaid eyes. The coat of the animal lightly stained in patches. Unsigned but a masterpiece by a modern carver of obvious… | *** |  |
| *** | An Ivory and mixed metal netsuke. 19th century. A fine Kagamibuta netsuke with smooth ivory bowl and internal metal disc. The scene has Kwanyu with an attendant depicted in shakudo with gilt and copper details. Old New Zealand Collection. Diameter 4.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Silk, Silver and Ivory Purse. Edo Early 19th century. Unsigned. A good and rare embroidered silk purse (kinchaku) with silvered metal chains, catch and fitting. The kagamibuta netsuke with polished ivory bowl and relief peony matching decoration. Purse… | *** |  |
| *** | A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A fine and well carved study of a seated monkey holding a large locquat or peach. The piece has an all-over evenly worn patina and is a good example of this subject. Old English Collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. 18th century. Unsigned. A good carved boxwood study of a standing Gamma Sennin. He wears his usual mugwort leaf coat and has a sake gourd and staff. His toad alter ego sits on his right shoulder. Good patina with lightly worn… | *** |  |
| *** | A Very Good Edo Period Ivory Netsuke. In the form of a grazing horse with sumi inkwork mane and inlaid black coral eyes. Small and large himotoshi. C.1800. Unsigned (Back legs damaged). Height 4.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Sentoku Bronze Netsuke. 19th century. Signed. A good rare and functional tinder box netsuke. This unusual piece is in sentoku bronze with an inlaid silver moon above a mountain shrine dwelling. The mechanism cocks like a flintlock and strikes a plate.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Boxwood Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Signed Nyu. A finely carved and clever Ryusa manju depicting all the utensils used in 'Cha No Yu' (tea ceremony). Well hollowed and the wood finished with a smooth patina over basket weave and diaper patterns. Old… | *** |  |
| *** | A walnut netsuke. Mid-19th century, unsigned. A fine and well carved study of a monkey clutching a large persimmon or peach with attached leaves. All the details are well rendered and the nut shape makes a very compact piece. Length 3.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century Japanese wooden netsuke. Very realistically carved in the form of a skull, unsigned and with a small stand | *** |  |
| *** | A marine ivory (tooth) netsuke. Mid-19th century, a good well worn and used circular solid manju with central hole. One side carved in low relief with an old scribe/sage, the other etched with a diaper pattern, the dentine is quite visible probably sperm… | *** |  |
| *** | A rosewood and mixed Metals netsuke. 19th century. Kagamibuta. A good kagamibuta (mirror lid) disc of silver, gold, shakudo, shibuichi depicts the Samurai with his consort with waves and Mr Fuji, unsigned. Diameter 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, mid-19th century, unsigned a well carved study of an Oni head with grimacing expression showing his fangs. Sumi hairwork hiding the himotoshi. (Oni is a generic term for devils, they are often portrayed in Japanese Art). Width 3.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A stag antler and ivory netsuke. Late 19th century, signed Tomoichi' a well carved study of a seated Daruma cross legged with raised arm. A young boy clambers over his head to feed him with bowl and spoon. An unusual piece in that half the boy's body is… | *** |  |
| *** | A stag antler netsuke, mid-19th century. Manju, unsigned, a good and nicely worn circular manju in two halves. One side with a low relief carving of an eagle with urns, waves and clouds, the other with leaves around the cordhole. Old English collection.… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke. 19th century, signed Kosaku. An interesting and compact study of a dragon sleeping between two roofing tiles, the details finely carved and the ivory lightly stained, signed in a wavy reserve Kosaku. Old English collection. Length 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, early 19th century, signed Masatomo. A good compact study of a standing Hotei smiling while a young child hangs from the sack tied around his neck, signed in oval reserve. All details lightly worn with a smooth patina. Height 5.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke. 19th century, signed Koichi. A very finely carved and good small Noh mask of the female demon Hannya. Carved horns and grimacing open mouth with fangs. Has an attached silk cord, signed Koichi. Old English collection. Length 3.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke. 18th century, unsigned. A well carved and worn smoke stained ivory figure of a bearded merchant standing with his hat over his back. Large and small himotoshi. Old English collection. Height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A stag antler netsuke. Mid-19th century. Manju, unsigned. A very unusual and well carved manju style netsuke in the form of a Mokugyo (gong), the fine details of clouds and waves are well rendered. Length 3.9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, late 19th/early 20th century, signed Gyoku. An unusual well carved study of a Fukurokuju with extremely elongated cranium. He is seated holding his leaf fan while a young karako with inlaid hair tufts cleans his ear with a pick. Old New… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved and Lightly Smoke stained ivory netsuke, Meiji period of two Nio seated on a mat and engaged in arm wrestling, the base rope and woven strawwork very well rendered, signed on a rectangular reserve. Length 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A wood netsuke, 19th century, signed. A good well carved study of an Okame Noh mask with smiling jovial expression and with dimpled cheeks, signed with Kakihan (signature). One of the seven Gods of Fortune. Length 4.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Negoro lacquer netsuke, 19th century, unsigned. A good small figure study of a roly poly Daruma completely enveloped in his cowl. (Daruma meditated for nineyears and lost the use of his legs so he is often portrayed in this manner). Height 3.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory netsuke style figure of a kabuki figure, signed to base. Height 3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, early 20th century.signed Gyokuseki. A moked and stained ivory netsuke of a monkey in the hand of a Buddha. All-over polished smooth patina. Length 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory dog and Puppy netsuke. Length 3.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A stag antler netsuke, 18th century, unsigned, of an old carved standing figure of a senne with short and long whisk brooms. He wears a robe with typical mugwort leaves, inlaid black horn eyes. Old English collection. Height 7.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, mid-19th century, signed Mitsumasa, a well carved and lightly stained figure of a seated Hotei with long beard and Chinese leaf fan. This piece has an all-over even wear and a good patina. Old Australian collection.L.4.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three contemporary Beef bone netsuke by New Zealand master carver Doug Marsden, internationally recognised and exhibited in Japan. A very finely carved young kirin seated on its haunches gazing at the stars, signed with initials Dm. Height 6.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A boxwood netsuke, early 19th century, unsigned. An interesting study of Okame (Uzume) dancing semi naked with a mirror held behind her back, the piece has a slight shunga (erotic) appeal with good even wear and patina. Natural himotoshi behind the mirror… | *** |  |
| *** | A bamboo node okimono netsuke, 18th/19th century, unsigned. A very interesting carving of a warty toad fashioned from a bamboo node where the bamboo pattern has been skillfully incorporated into the design. Finely carved webbed feet. (Could be, Japanese… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, 19th century, signed Hozan, a good small well carved study of a Hotei seated with two karako (Chinese boys) playing the rope pulling game, the ivory is lightly stained and all details of the patterned robes are well rendered. Old English… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke, late 19th/early 20th century, signed. An interesting netsuke of two rabbits eating corn cobs. Inlaid black horn eyes, the ivory lightly stained and the outside skin used cleverly in the design. Signature illegible. Length 4.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory turtle dragon netsuke. Length 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bone Robed figure netsuke. Length 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory snake and mongoose netsuke, on a hollow piece of bamboo containing a moveable mongoose. Signed. Ex Oppenheim collection. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A stained ivory netsuke. Late 19th century, signed Mitsukazu. A small well carved study of a kimono clad woman carrying a pine tree branch and sake gourd over her shoulder. Height 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A wood netsuke. Late 19th century, signed, a good and well carved study of a grimacing monkey sitting inside the talons of a massive eagle. (traditional sworn enemies), the hairwork and scales well rendered. Signature illegible. Length 4.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A wood (ebony) netsuke, 19th century, signed. A well carved Noh mask of ‘Chiji no Jo’ (probably). (old man mask) with benign smiling expression, signed in archaic script on the back cord bar. Length 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese tobacco box Ensemble, with eight rats clambering over each other, with wood ojime and rat netsuke all with black inlaid eyes. Height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory man Eating Noodles netsuke, depicting a seated man with chopsticks eating. Signed to base. Height 4.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of five 20th century smoked ivory netsuke figures of various tradesmen at their work. Height 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke. 0th century, signed Gyokuseki. A well carved and compact study of a luna hare with curled body and ears laid back. All details and hairwork lightly worn. A good piece by this prolific artist. Height 3.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory netsuke style figure of a worker, signed to foot. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory musician netsuke, depicting a man with a stick and two gourd drums. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two 20th century carved ivory merchant netsuke figures with patterned robes and staff. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | The grazing horse ivory carved netsuke, early 20 th century. Signed on mother of pearl plaque to base, inlaid eyes.mm, length 55m | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory Octopus netsuke, of an octopus hiding beneath a furled umbrella. Ex. Oppenheim collection. Signed. Height 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory monkey Trainer netsuke, with patterned Kimono and wearing geta. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual late Meiji carved wooden netsuke of a seated lady with a young child, the heads and hands of both figures are well carved in ivory, the ladies elaborate hair style decorated with sumi work. Unsigned. Height 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory model of a recumbent ox with halter. The animal in 18th Japanese netsuke style with signed reserve and himotoshi. Wooden stand. Length 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two similar small late Meiji period stained ivory netsuke one is a man with straw hat and the other with a sack and gourd | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory carved and stained sleeping man and a rat netsuke, the man slumped over a folded mat, the rat upon his right shoulder, signed. Height 2.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A stained ivory Samurai netsuke, with fan and sword. Height 5.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two small late Meiji period stained ivory netsuke made for export, one is a figure with large sack and the other a street seller with fruit in a basket. Unsigned | *** |  |
| *** | Two small late Meji period stained carved ivory netsuke one with a mask of Okame the other with a large sack | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory carved and stained netsuke of a seated man basket Weaver, signed. Height 4.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory Ghost netsuke, with pull out spine, frightening two children, signed. Height 6.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory sage netsuke, holding a peach. Signed. Height 5.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two similar small late Meiji period stained ivory netsuke one depicts a man drumming a mokugyo, the other with a sack. Unsigned | *** |  |
| *** | Three 20th century smoke stained carved ivory netsuke figures with bird, monkey and spade. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory Kabuki Actor netsuke, with staff, fan and two sided revolving face. Height 5.5 cm | *** |  |