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A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono of Boys Wrestling- Izumi Seijo
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A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono of Boys Wrestling- Izumi Seijo

19th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji period 1868-1912 , Tokyo school bronze okimono of two boys playfully wrestling, this captivating study has been cast by the highly regarded and well recorded Tokyo school artist, Izumi Seijo (1865-1937) , on this occasion working on commission for the Kaneda company. Seijo has used an oval bronze base as a platform to cast and sculpt a couple of young lads playfully wrestling with each other, the facial expressions tell a tale of joyous determination as to who will topple first, each character finished in exceptional detail as you might expect from an artist who's finest works are now housed in noted collections and museums throughout the world. This heavy quality okimono group is artist sealed Izumi Seijo iru (cast by Izumi Seijo ) to the base, and further inscribed Tokyo Kaneda Sei ( manufactured by Kaneda of Tokyo) to the edge of the base. A fine quality addition to your Japanese Okimono or metalwork collection.

Literature : 

Izumi Seijo (1865-1937 ) was a highly skilled bronze caster working in Tokyo during the Meiji Taisho era, examples of his sculpture are housed in the Japanese Imperial Collections, the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford among other notable collections, in our sold archive you will find a pair of mixed metal Carp on a black lacquer base also by this artist.

Condition report : 

Fine condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes : 

Height : 15 3/8"  39 cm

Width : 12 3/4"  35 cm

Depth :  9"           23 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.        ep 73

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this Bronze Okimono Sculpture to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113544
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Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

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As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji period 1868-1912 , Tokyo school bronze okimono of two boys playfully wrestling, this captivating study has been cast by the highly regarded and well recorded Tokyo school artist, Izumi Seijo (1865-1937) , on this occasion working on commission for the Kaneda company. Seijo has used an oval bronze base as a platform to cast and sculpt a couple of young lads playfully wrestling with each other, the facial expressions tell a tale of joyous determination as to who will topple first, each character finished in exceptional detail as you might expect from an artist who's finest works are now housed in noted collections and museums throughout the world.
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This heavy quality okimono group is artist sealed Izumi Seijo iru (cast by Izumi Seijo ) to the base, and further inscribed Tokyo Kaneda Sei ( manufactured by Kaneda of Tokyo) to the edge of the base.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

A fine quality addition to your Japanese Okimono or metalwork collection.

fig 1. A dark bronze sculptural figure depicting two young boys engaged in a wrestling match on an oval base.
fig 1. A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono of Boys Wrestling- Izumi Seijo

Literature : 

Izumi Seijo (1865-1937 ) was a highly skilled bronze caster working in Tokyo during the Meiji Taisho era, examples of his sculpture are housed in the Japanese Imperial Collections, the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford among other notable collections, in our sold archive you will find a pair of mixed metal Carp on a black lacquer base also by this artist.

fig 2. A dark bronze sculptural figure depicting two young boys engaged in a wrestling match on an oval base.
fig 2. A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono of Boys Wrestling- Izumi Seijo

Condition report : 

Fine condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes : 

Height : 15 3/8"  39 cm

Width : 12 3/4"  35 cm

Depth :  9"           23 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.        ep 73

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this Bronze Okimono Sculpture to the 1890s.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113544
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

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A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono Of Boys Wrestling- Izumi Seijo
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural scene, Wrestling action pose, Naturalistic base, Traditional attire
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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An okimono is a traditional Japanese decorative object or figurine typically displayed in an alcove or on a shelf, particularly popular during the Meiji period for export and domestic display.

These sculptures were typically produced using the lost-wax casting method in bronze or shibuichi, often featuring hand-chased surface details and nuanced chemical patination.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine chisel work, naturalistic patination, artist signatures or foundry marks on the base, and dense alloy construction characteristic of late 19th-century Japanese metalwork.

Place the sculpture on a clean-lined surface such as a mahogany sideboard or a minimalist console table where its dark patina and dynamic silhouette can serve as a focal point.

Maintain the piece by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials to preserve the historical patina.
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