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Rare Japanese Early Showa Bronze, Camel & Rider, Yokoe Yoshizumi
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Rare Japanese Early Showa Bronze, Camel & Rider, Yokoe Yoshizumi

1920 - 1940
Sold 2 December 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Unusual Japanese early Showa (1930s) bronze camel and rider by Yokoe Yoshizumi (1887-1962). A rare and unusual subject, the artist skillfully depicts a man riding a camel laden with water bottles. The base is inscribed with the artist’s signature. 35cm long x 10.5cm wide x 40cm high, weight 6.4kg

Yokoe Yoshizumi (1887-1962) graduated from the Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts (1914) and was accepted for the first time at the 12th Bunten Exhibition in 1918. He was selected for numerous art exhibitions and won many prizes. He was a judge for the Teiten Exhibition in 1929, and a councilor for the Nitten Exhibition in 1952. He visited Europe in 1930 and 1936.

Superb original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Camel Sculpture to the 1930s.

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SA1109651
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AD681/24
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Unusual Japanese early Showa (1930s) bronze camel and rider by Yokoe Yoshizumi (1887-1962).
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A rare and unusual subject, the artist skillfully depicts a man riding a camel laden with water bottles.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

The base is inscribed with the artist’s signature. 35cm long x 10.5cm wide x 40cm high, weight 6.4kg

fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a camel with a rider and hanging flasks mounted on a rectangular plinth.
fig 1. Rare Japanese Early Showa Bronze, Camel & Rider, Yokoe Yoshizumi

Yokoe Yoshizumi (1887-1962) graduated from the Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts (1914) and was accepted for the first time at the 12th Bunten Exhibition in 1918. He was selected for numerous art exhibitions and won many prizes. He was a judge for the Teiten Exhibition in 1929, and a councilor for the Nitten Exhibition in 1952. He visited Europe in 1930 and 1936.

Superb original condition.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Camel Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1109651
Dealers Internal Ref
AD681/24
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Rare Japanese Early Showa Bronze, Camel & Rider, Yokoe Yoshizumi

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a camel with a rider and hanging flasks mounted on a rectangular plinth.
Rare Japanese early Showa Bronze, Camel & Rider, Yokoe Yoshizumi
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a camel with a rider and hanging flasks mounted on a rectangular plinth.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleShowa Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural rider, Suspended flasks, Rectangular plinth base, Textured patination
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

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The Showa period in Japan saw a continuation of traditional metal casting techniques alongside modern artistic influences, blending historical subjects with refined foundry methods.

These sculptures are typically produced using the lost-wax casting method, utilising copper-alloy bronze that develops a natural patination over time.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the casting quality, the depth and colour of the patina, weight, and the presence of artist signatures or foundry marks.

A bronze sculpture works well as a focal point on a mantlepiece, console table, or dedicated display surface where its metallic texture contrasts with clean architectural lines.

Bronze items should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth and kept away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight to protect the integrity of the patination.
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