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Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
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Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior

The Samurai were a caste of warrior in Japan for over 7 Centuries, this plaster figure celebrates the Samurai in all his elegant finery

He is bare footed and is carrying a large decorated fan in one hand and making the sign to ward off evil with the other, beneath his coat we can see his sword

It is impossible to emphasise the fineness of the detail in this piece, from the twisted under garments and flaring of the coat to the fine skin tones

The statue been fully restored it is set on a square plinth and there is a signature underneath, I believe that this is a piece of French manufacture

The statue is 40” tall and the base is 10” square

GY23

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Plaster Samurai Warrior Statue to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1177012
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GY23
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Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
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The Samurai were a caste of warrior in Japan for over 7 Centuries, this plaster figure celebrates the Samurai in all his elegant finery.
Elmgarden

He is bare footed and is carrying a large decorated fan in one hand and making the sign to ward off evil with the other, beneath his coat we can see his sword

fig 1. A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details.
fig 1. Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior

It is impossible to emphasise the fineness of the detail in this piece, from the twisted under garments and flaring of the coat to the fine skin tones

The statue been fully restored it is set on a square plinth and there is a signature underneath, I believe that this is a piece of French manufacture

The statue is 40” tall and the base is 10” square

GY23

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Plaster Samurai Warrior Statue to the 19th Century.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177012
Dealers Internal Ref
GY23
Elmgarden
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A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details.
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Archive I A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details.

Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior

Archive II A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details. View II
Archive III A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details. View III
Archive IV A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details. View IV
Archive V A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details. View V
Archive VI A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details. View VI
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A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details.
Plaster Sculpture of a Samurai Warrior
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A polychrome plaster sculpture depicting a Japanese figure holding a large open fan, finished in warm brown tones with gilded details.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJaponisme
  • MaterialPlaster, Paint, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFolded fan, Draped kimono, Rectangular pedestal base
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This nineteenth-century Japonisme sculpture depicts a bare-footed samurai warrior standing on a square plinth. Cast in plaster and finished in warm brown tones with gilded details, the piece shows a figure in a draped kimono holding a large open fan in one hand and making a warding sign with the other. Below the outer coat, twisted undergarments and a sword are visible. The fully restored statue stands 101 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 25 cm deep. Suitable for placement on a sideboard top, the sculpture brings character to a gentleman's library. The rectangular pedestal base grounds the standing figure, while the painted polychrome surface captures the fine skin tones and costume details of the subject. The signature underneath the base points to its origins in nineteenth-century French manufacture.

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Plaster sculptures depicting traditional Japanese figures became prominent in European decorative arts during the late nineteenth century as Japonisme gained popularity. European artisans produced cast plaster and chalkware statues painted with polychrome finishes to satisfy demand for East Asian-inspired home decor.

These figures were cast using plaster of Paris or dense chalkware mixes poured into multi-piece moulds. Once cured, the surfaces were decorated using tempera, oil paint, or metallic powders and metal leaf for gilded highlights.

Authentic period pieces feature hollow cores, visible seam lines from original plaster moulds, and natural paint wear showing white plaster beneath. Aged examples display softening of fine details and authentic patination rather than modern brushwork.

Position the sculpture as a focal point on a sideboard, within a recessed wall alcove, or alongside dark wood furniture in a study. Combining figural statuary with clean, contemporary lines creates architectural contrast and visual interest.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or compressed air, avoiding liquid cleaners which can soften painted plaster surfaces. Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent cracking or paint flaking.
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