Superb Apanese Antique (1920s) Bronze Monkey by Watanabe Kansui

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Striking Japanese Antique (1920s) Bronze Monkey by Nitten artist Watanabe Kansui. Realistically modelled, the primate sits on a rock and turns to his right in an inquisitive manner. Signed on the base with a foundry mark at the rear. 30cm high x 19cm x 19cm, weight 5.55kg.

Excellent original condition and nice patina.

This bronze is modelled after the famous wood carving entitled 'Aged Monkey' by Buddhist sculptor Takamura Koun. The original is over a meter tall and was displayed at the Chicago World Fair in 1893, where it won the Outstanding Performance Award. It is today on display at Tokyo National Museum.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1114177

Dealers Internal Reference

AD1036

Description

fig 1. Superb apanese Antique (1920s) Bronze Monkey by Watanabe Kansui — fig 1. Superb Apanese Antique (1920s) Bronze Monkey by Watanabe Kansui

Excellent original condition and nice patina.

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This bronze is modelled after the famous wood carving entitled 'Aged Monkey' by Buddhist sculptor Takamura Koun.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

The original is over a meter tall and was displayed at the Chicago World Fair in 1893, where it won the Outstanding Performance Award. It is today on display at Tokyo National Museum.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1114177