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Okimono — Oriental - Philips Auctions Australia
Auction House:
| Philips Auctions Australia | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 38 |
| Lots with images: | 38 |
| Prices available: | 38 |
Category:
Okimono
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | An exceptional signed Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely carved, engraved and inked, depicting a traditionally attired seated man at rest, with a pipe in his right hand and flanked by baskets of peaches, a double gourd and a stacked… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono of a man on a horse, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved and inked, depicting an elderly man in a splendid robe upon a horse with elaborate saddle cloths, upon a circular base and signed underside. Height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage ivory okimono of boatmen with a fishing net, Showa period, circa 1960s, finely carved with a small boat moving through aquatic plants, one boatmen controlling the oars, the other casting an exquisitely carved mesh net over the waves, with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine signed Japanese okimono of two Oni, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved and inked, depicting two seated hairy devil figures wearing findoshi, with fearsome faces, horns and reptilian like hands and feet, one grasping the arm of the other;… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed antique ivory okimono of a woman and child, Meiji period, later 19th century, depicting the figure of a woman in a kimono and with well coiffed hair, holding a staff and balancing an animated small child with her right hand upon her hip; upon a… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed antique ivory okimono of a Samurai carrying a bell, Meiji period, later 19th century, the finely carved tea stained figure of a suited samurai with a fearsome expression, carrying a large ceremonial bell and various implements over his shoulder,… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed antique ivory okimono of figures and masks, Meiji period, later 19th century, preserving the natural curvature of the tusk and depicting a vertical arrangement of figures, a distinguished figure with a tall hat and fan and small attendant figures… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tokyo school ivory okimono of a Fishergirl, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a finely carved study of a girl with plaited hair holding her catch and fishing poles with netting, her straw hat tied to the end, upon an integral, naturalistic base, carved from a… | *** |  |
| *** | A large signed antique ivory okimono of a woodsman, Meiji period, later 19th century, depicting the finely carved and decorated figure of a woodsman with an expressive face, wearing a well engraved tunic, trousers and rope sandals, and carrying a bundle… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory okimono of six figures in a circular boat, probably Taisho to Showa period 20th century, richly carved in high relief with figures carrying auspicious peaches, pouring drinks from a gourd, and holding fans, their wooden boat upon, cresting… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed antique ivory okimono of a man carrying a Rake, Meiji period, later 19th century, an elderly man in typical attire, carrying a rake and holding a wicker basket over his shoulder; upon a small base signed to a red cartouche underside, and… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese okimono of a basket weaver, Meiji period, the large ivory okimono, finely carved, engraved and inked, depicting a traditionally attired seated basket weaver at work, with three baskets, engraved two character signature to the underside.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved okimono, late Meiji period (1868-1912), set in the form of a deity holding a fan with small children playing around him, signed to base. Height 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A signed antique ivory okimono of a Woodsman, Meiji period, later 19th century, depicting an elderly man carrying a staff and a bird in his right hand, a bundle of sticks in a woven wrap to his back; upon a small base signed to a red cartouche underside.… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage ivory okimono of cranes and Aquatic life, exquisitely carved featuring swaying water plants and choppy waters, cranes squabbling over a fish, other birds looking on, and a lattice fishing trap with a large crab on the side, unmarked, height 16… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed antique ivory okimono of a man with a walking cane, Meiji period, later 19th century, depicting a traditionally attired male figure in lightly etched and inked clothing with a walking cane and carrying a small bundle over this shoulder, upon a… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed Japanese okimono of a European man, Meiji period, 1868-1912, well carved and inked in colours, depicting a European gentleman in fancy trousers, a dress coat with a Chinoiserie motif and applied jewels, and wearing a broad brimmed hat with a tall… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory okimono of an entertainer plying his trade, Meiji period, circa 1890s, the figure of a man holding a drum and a folding fan with one foot upon a Noh style face mask, accompanied by an animated monkey in a dress coat, upon an integral base;… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage ivory okimono of a pig, early to mid 20th century, the well carved model of a boar, with upturned snout and black bead eyes, height 3.5 cm, width 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A signed antique ivory okimono of a Jovial elder and a child, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a study of a laughing man with a long beard ladling a drink from a bottle, with a small child scrambling over his shoulder, well carved, engraved and inked in muted… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed vintage okimono of two leopards, Showa period, mid 20th century, a pair of leopards engaged in play fighting, signed underside, height 3.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique okimono of a figure Castigating an Oni, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a gesticulating figure in a kimono with arm raised and a cowering oni, protecting his head, height 8 cm, width 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A signed Japanese ivory and timber okimono, the figure of a man holding a broom and tempting a small monkey seated on a stand with a fruit; with cartouche underside. Height 18.5 cm. Width 13 cm. Depth 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique okimono of a man with a basket, Meiji period, circa 1900, the middle aged figure holding a shell and a wicker basket with produce, lightly engraved and inked to the tunic, cipher mark underside, height 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two vintage ivory tiger okimono, mid 20th century, seated felines with glass bead eyes, one with etched and inked striping, the other presenting as a white tiger, signed to one, height 4.5 cm and smaller | *** |  |
| *** | A boxwood okimono of two frogs on a Sandal, two naturalistic frogs squatting on an upturned straw zori sandal, height 4 cm, width 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono, probably Showa period, mid 20th century. Depicting the figure of a traditionally attired fisherman carrying his catch in a basket over his shoulder and standing on rocks above waves, lightly engraved throughout and inked with… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage ivory okimono of a monkey, mid 20th century, a naturalistic study of a seated monkey closely guarding a fruit, height 3.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage signed ivory okimono of a monkey with young, early to mid 20th century, a parent monkey grappling with its two clambering playful youngsters, red, characters to a cartouche, height 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bone okimono, 20th century, signed, depicting the figure of a traditionally attired older man carrying a basket and the tools of his trade, lightly engraved throughout and inked with aubergine and deep green colours, supported on a decorated… | *** |  |
| *** | A petite vintage ivory okimono figure, Showa period, mid 20th century, a hunched male figure who appears to be smoking a pipe, in well engraved and inked clothing and carrying a range of tools, signature underside, height 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved and signed okimono of a man accompanied by a crane, early 20th century, a bearded figure in a kimono holding a fan and a broomstick accompanied by a red crested crane, lightly engraved with touches of colour, two character signature to base, with… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage ivory okimono of a tiger, Showa period, mid 20th century, the seated figure of a growling tiger with claws extended and tail curled over its back, lightly engraved to depict stripes, with black bead eyes, height 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage ivory okimono of a Buddha face, mid 20th century, the jovial well detailed face with pendulous lobes, signed to the reverse, length 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage ivory okimono of a Sumo type figure, a well carved, inked and engraved figure of a corpulent middle aged figure with a furrowed brow wearing an open kimono and carrying a double gourd and a sack over his shoulder, signed underside, height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage ivory okimono of two tigers, Showa period, mid 20th century, a tiger with cub prowling upon rocky and vegetated ground, the figures in a roughcast finish with inked stripes, signed underside, height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Six Oriental carved wood and ceramic items, 20th century, comprising an unusual wood carving of a male head formed of nude figures, the removable top of the skull opening to a concealed compartment, with two character signature to the underside, together… | *** |  |
| *** | A small vintage ivory okimono of a sleeping figure, with much patination, an older male figure curled in his robe, signed, underside, height 3.5 cm | *** |  |