Exceptional Quality Japanese Bronze Tiger Okimono by Akasofu Gyoko

1900 - 1920

Sold by Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and imposing Meiji period 1868-1912 bronze Okimono by the highly regarded artist Akasofu Gyoko , Gyoko was working in the Meiji period as a metalwork artist specialising in high quality Bird and Animalia okimono, as well as casting parcel gilded figures and Samurai Warriors in the manner of Miyao Eisuke , here he has captured a very heavy and large scale powerful rendition of an adult Tiger stood upon a rocky outcrop with its Cubs close by , the animal appears to be looking out for its next meal , the hungry cubs eagerly awaiting the parents next move , the artist has finished the Tigers striations in super detail as well as highlighting the piercing Eyes with Gold upon Shakudo , we often come across individual Tigers and group okimono but this is different in so many respects , the powerful drawing of the group , the quality of the casting and finishing is particularly crisp , the artist has signed the study with a Gyoko seal upon the bronze base , an exceptional addition to your Okimono or Japanese works of art collection, our workshops have carefully crafted a hardwood stand to replicate what we feel would have been the original base of the period.

Provenance :

Previously supplied by ourselves.

Condition report :

Superb condition throughout.

Approximate sizes :

Length : 32.5" 83 cm (inc base)

Height : 16.5" 42 cm

Depth : 14" 36 cm

Weight : 53 lbs 24 kg

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

42cm (16.54")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

36cm (14.17")

Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA669246

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

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