Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Fisherman

Name: Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Fisherman
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA652152
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Donald Allison Antiques

Description

An amusing okimono of a fisherman having caught an eel that has wrapped itself around his leg whilst being landed .

A quite pleasant quality figure showing the anglers amusement and surprise . Well decorated and signed on a gilt table .

Good condition with a very minor casting fault under the base.

Height to top of rod is 27 cm. Figure measurements as below.

Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA652152

Dealers Notes

Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .

Description

An amusing okimono of a fisherman having caught an eel that has wrapped itself around his leg whilst being landed .

A quite pleasant quality figure showing the anglers amusement and surprise . Well decorated and signed on a gilt table .

Good condition with a very minor casting fault under the base.