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19th Century Life-size Bronzed Statue of a Japanese Lady in a Kimono
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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19th Century Life-size Bronzed Statue of a Japanese Lady in a Kimono

19th century
Description

A wonderful 19th century life-size cold painted bronzed statue of a young Japanese girl dressed in a traditional Kimono, standing on a carved hardwood stand.

Measures: Total height 197cm

Stand 38cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Lady Statue to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA682275
Dealers Internal Reference
Batch 39 56739 SUTKE
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Description
A wonderful 19th century life-size cold painted bronzed statue of a young Japanese girl dressed in a traditional Kimono, standing on a carved hardwood stand.

Measures: Total height 197cm

Stand 38cm high.

Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Lady Statue to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA682275
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 39 56739 SUTKE
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A nineteenth-century bronzed statue depicting a standing Japanese woman in a kimono resting on a carved wooden base.
19th Century Life-Size Bronzed Statue of a Japanese Lady in a Kimono
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A nineteenth-century bronzed statue depicting a standing Japanese woman in a kimono resting on a carved wooden base.
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During the late nineteenth century, European fascination with Japanese aesthetics led to the production of statues inspired by Meiji-era figures. These works often feature traditional garments such as kimonos, flowing drapery, and detailed textile patterns rendered in cast metal.

Artisans typically used cast bronze or bronzed spelter (zinc alloy), finished with patination, gilding, or cold-painted polychrome pigments. Bases were frequently fashioned from carved dark woods to complement the metallic tones.

Authenticity is assessed by evaluating casting seams, hand-chased details, weight, and natural patina wear. Period pieces demonstrate crisp definition in drapery and surface decoration, along with historical foundry marks or signatures.

A large bronzed figure serves as a dramatic architectural accent when placed in an entry foyer, quiet alcove, or alongside minimalist furnishings where its detailed form and dark finish create visual contrast.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical polish, abrasive cleaners, or water, as these alter the patination; an occasional light application of microcrystalline wax preserves the protective surface layer.
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