Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Tiger & Stand, Izumi Seijo II

Name: Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Tiger & Stand, Izumi Seijo II
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1192845
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) small bronze tiger figurine by Izumi Seijo II (1865-1937), Paris World Expo Gold Medal-winning sculptor, with original (signed) fitted box and carved wooden base. This is a highly artistic masterpiece that fully demonstrates Izumi Seijo's sophisticated techniques. ‘Seijo’ stamp on the belly. 12cm high x 23cm wide x 10cm deep (including base), weight (with box) 1.9kg.

Excellent condition.

Izumi Seijo II studied under his father, Seijo I, a former Aizu samurai and carver. He was a noted bronze caster who lived in Tokyo and is listed as a member of the Tokyo Sculptures Association and the Japan Metalwork Association. He was also a permanent committee member of the Tokyo Chukinkai (The Tokyo Cast Metalworkers Association). Izumi Seijo began exhibiting in around 1895 and wone a prize in the Paris Exposition of 1900 one of his sculptures (a bronze hen and rooster) is included in the Imperial collection.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1192845

Dealers Internal Reference

AD1312

Description

Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) small bronze tiger figurine by Izumi Seijo II (1865-1937), Paris World Expo Gold Medal-winning sculptor, with original (signed) fitted box and carved wooden base.

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This is a highly artistic masterpiece that fully demonstrates Izumi Seijo's sophisticated techniques.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

‘Seijo’ stamp on the belly. 12cm high x 23cm wide x 10cm deep (including base), weight (with box) 1.9kg.

fig 1. Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Small Bronze Tiger & Stand, Izumi Seijo II — fig 1. Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Tiger & Stand, Izumi Seijo II

Excellent condition.

Izumi Seijo II studied under his father, Seijo I, a former Aizu samurai and carver. He was a noted bronze caster who lived in Tokyo and is listed as a member of the Tokyo Sculptures Association and the Japan Metalwork Association. He was also a permanent committee member of the Tokyo Chukinkai (The Tokyo Cast Metalworkers Association). Izumi Seijo began exhibiting in around 1895 and wone a prize in the Paris Exposition of 1900 one of his sculptures (a bronze hen and rooster) is included in the Imperial collection.