Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Okimono - Genryusai Seiya

Name: Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Okimono - Genryusai Seiya
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1049095
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji period (1868-1912) majestic bronze okimono group depicting an adult monkey at full stretch on all fours its head turned watching its young infant clambering on its back clutching a sprig of persimmon fruit, a remarkably well drawn study of these majestic creatures instantly recognisable as the work of the leading animal caster of the period, Genryusai Seiya. We have not come across this particular larger sized model before, it has been finished in exacting detail with exceptionally finely chiseled fur and subtly contrasted faces and limbs, fully artist signed in a seal to the underside. A fine addition to your Japanese okimono or works of art collection, and an object that is certain to make you smile as was intended some 125 years ago when this fine group was designed and cast.

Literature :

Genryusai Seiya was a highly respected artist producing all manner of bronze okimono and objects towards the late 19th century, his specialist subject was without doubt animal subject bronzes, he is likely to have been heavily influenced by the opening of the Tokyo Zoo in 1882, his foundry was responsible for a large and varied output and seemingly employed many skilled metalworkers, occasionally we see pieces that are multi signed, usually large and important sculptures likely destined for overseas exhibition, as in the instance of our monumental Elephant group by Morimitsu that featured in our first exhibition catalogue, although the majority of wares destined for export carried just the Seiya foundry seal or carved signature .

Provenance :

UK based collector.

Condition report :

Fine waxed condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes :

Length : 20" 51 cm

Height : 9 1/2" 24 cm

Depth : 12" 30 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item. ep 79

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1049095

Dealers Notes

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Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description

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A fine addition to your Japanese okimono or works of art collection, and an object that is certain to make you smile as was intended some 125 years ago when this fine group was designed and cast.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

fig 1. Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Okimono - Genryusai Seiya

Literature :

Genryusai Seiya was a highly respected artist producing all manner of bronze okimono and objects towards the late 19th century, his specialist subject was without doubt animal subject bronzes, he is likely to have been heavily influenced by the opening of the Tokyo Zoo in 1882, his foundry was responsible for a large and varied output and seemingly employed many skilled metalworkers, occasionally we see pieces that are multi signed, usually large and important sculptures likely destined for overseas exhibition, as in the instance of our monumental Elephant group by Morimitsu that featured in our first exhibition catalogue, although the majority of wares destined for export carried just the Seiya foundry seal or carved signature .