Meigyokusai Sold at Auction Prices

IVORY NETSUKE By Meigyokusai. In the form of a rat climbing on a winnowing basket piled with leaves. Rat with inlaid eyes. Signed.

IVORY NETSUKE Early 20th Century By Meigyokusai. In the form of a rat climbing on a winnowing basket piled with leaves. Rat with inlaid eyes. Signed.

IVORY NETSUKE By Meigyokusai. Depicting a monkey cradling a frog in its arms.

IVORY NETSUKE 20th Century By Meigyokusai. Depicting a monkey cradling a frog in its arms.

A group of three ivory figural studies

Each signed Meigyokusai, the first of Shoki standing in military garb with his right hand stroking his long black beard, the other holding a sword behind his back; the second of an oni perched on the top of a conical straw hat concealing Shoki's sword, inlaid accents; the third of a seated oni attempting to groom his curly locks, with inlaid eyes. 1 1/2-2in (3.7-5cm) high

A group of four ivory figural studies

Including Shoki standing with his head turned back and holding a sword and rank stick, the front of his brocade-patterned robe opening slightly to reveal a mischievous oni; polychrome tinted portrayal of Ariwara no Narihara eloping with Takako-hime, signed Meigyokusai; a Chinese couple with a baby, signed Keiun; and possibly Ono no Michikaze gazing at a frog while walking with an umbrella, signed Meigyokusai. 3in (7.4cm) height of first

A group of five ivory studies 20th Century

20th Century Including two signed Yukimasa, the first a seated kitsune balancing on a ball, the other depicting lion dancers (shishimai) with details heightened with pigment; a polychrome tinted caparisoned horse, signed Meigyokusai; a mother mermaid holding her daughter, signed Yuichi/Tomokazu; and a two-section toggle with a hornbill mask of Daikoku fitted into an ivory bowl fashioned as his treasure sack. 2 1/2in (5.7cm) length of largest

A tinted ivory figural study 20th Century

20th Century Portraying the Japanese court noble Fujiwara no Yasumasa standing in semi-formal court robes and playing a flute, with green, pink and black pigment accents, signed Meigyokusai. 2 5/8in (6.8cm) high

A group of four ivory figural studies 20th Century

20th Century Each signed Meigyokusai; including a figure of Jizo Bosatsu standing in brocade-patterned monastic robe with an oni kneeling in worship to the front; Fukurokuju accompanied by a youth and holding a large branch suspending various auspicious items, with inlaid accents; a miniature figure of Chokaro riding on a dark steed issuing from a double gourd; and a humorous oni attempting to bathe himself in a shallow wood basin. 2in (5.2cm) height of first

Property from the Estate of the late Michael Henry Birch

By Meigyokusai, 20th century The large bird perched on the crown of a naturalistically carved human skull, a ringed cord hole at the back, the wood is dark tinted while the ivory is left unstained, signed Hachi-ju-ichi-o (old man of 81) Meigyokusai. 4½cm (1¾in).

Two ivory netsuke Meiji Period

Meiji Period Each signed Meigyokusai, the first carved as a seated monkey playing with a small frog, with stained highlights, the second a humorous study of the twelve animals of the Asian zodiac, with inlaid eyes and black pigment accents (good patina). 1 1/2in (4cm) high/long

IVORY NETSUKE By Meigyokusai. In the form of a snake wrapped about a sage. Inlaid eyes. Signed.

IVORY NETSUKE 20th Century By Meigyokusai. In the form of a snake wrapped about a sage. Inlaid eyes. Signed.

POLYCHROME IVORY NETSUKE By Meigyokusai. In the form of two lovers in brocade costumes smiling while holding each other in an embrac...

POLYCHROME IVORY NETSUKE 20th century By Meigyokusai. In the form of two lovers in brocade costumes smiling while holding each other in an embrace. Signed.

Property of various owners Two ivory netsuke

Each signed Meigyokusai, the first carved as a seated monkey playing with a small frog, with stained highlights, the second a humorous study of the twelve animals of the Asian zodiac, with inlaid eyes and black pigment accents (good patina). 1 1/2in (4cm) high/long

EIGHT IVORY NETSUKE, 18TH TO 19TH CENTURY

4.2 to 11.4cm., 1 5/8 to 4 1/2 in. a tall early ivory sennin holding a scroll over his shoulder; a sennin supporting a small boy on his shoulder; a snail emerging from its shell; a rat with a large chestnut; a puppy and shell, in the manner of Ranichi; still life of egg plants on a mushroom; an oshidori among waves; and a late figure of Ono no Tofu, signed Meigyokusai Quantity: 8

Two ivory netsuke

19th Century One netsuke of a dog resting his paw on an abalone shell, awabi, unsigned, 2.5 cm. high; and a figurine of a priest holding an umbrella, his robes carved with a stylised flower pattern, signed Meigyokusai, 6 cm. high (2)

POLYCHROME IVORY NETSUKE

Early 20th Century By Meigyokusai, depicting a caparisoned horse. Signed.

Good Japanese Ivory Okimono of an Oni Gazing into a Mirror Meiji Period, signed Meigyokusai

Good Ivory Okimono of an Oni Gazing into a Mirror

Meiji Period, signed Meigyokusai Wearing a tiger skin loincloth, the demon is seated looking quizzically into a mirror. Property of a New York Estate.

IVORY NETSUKE 20th Century

By Meigyokusai. Depicting a baku. Signed.