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Huge Japanese Bronze Bear Okimono by Genryusai Seiya
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Huge Japanese Bronze Bear Okimono by Genryusai Seiya

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent high quality Meiji period 1868-1912 Okimono of a striding Bear , the huge scale Bronze model has been cast in fantastic detail by the leading Meiji period bronze caster Genryusai Seiya ,an artist specialising in Animalia Okimono, the animal walking with his front left leg slightly turned in , exactly as you would see these magnificent beasts stroll in real life, the artist has rendered the Bear with a charming huge snout with his mouth slightly open but in a non aggressive manner , fantastic lifelike fur details throughout and artist sealed to the underside by Seiya arguably one of the leading Meiji period Animalia artists , a one off top drawer Okimono to seriously enhance any Japanese works of art collection .

Provenance :

Previously in a UK family collection since the early 20th c .

Condition report :

Fantastic condition throughout

Approximate sizes :

Length : 21.5" 55 cm

Depth : 8" 20.5 cm

Height : 14 " 36 cm

Weight is very very heavy !!

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA621873
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent high quality Meiji period 1868-1912 Okimono of a striding Bear , the huge scale Bronze model has been cast in fantastic detail by the leading Meiji period bronze caster Genryusai Seiya ,an artist specialising in Animalia Okimono, the animal walking with his front left leg slightly turned in , exactly as you would see these magnificent beasts stroll in real life, the artist has rendered the Bear with a charming huge snout with his mouth slightly open but in a non aggressive manner , fantastic lifelike fur details throughout and artist sealed to the underside by Seiya arguably one of the leading Meiji period Animalia artists , a one off top drawer Okimono to seriously enhance any Japanese works of art collection .
fig 1. HUGE JAPANESE BRONZE BEAR OKIMONO BY GENRYUSAI SEIYA
fig 1. Huge Japanese Bronze Bear Okimono by Genryusai Seiya

Provenance :

Previously in a UK family collection since the early 20th c .

Condition report :

Fantastic condition throughout

Approximate sizes :

Length : 21.5" 55 cm

Depth : 8" 20.5 cm

Height : 14 " 36 cm

Weight is very very heavy !!

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item .

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA621873
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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)
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