As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent lifesize Meiji Period 1868-1912 rendition of a wild boar, captured in a purposeful striding pose by the the well recorded artist Atsuyoshi working for the highly acclaimed Maruki company , a firm based in Tokyo and specialising in high quality carvings and sculptures. This captivating and very rare life size rendition has been finely finished throughout by an artist clearly well versed with anatomy and specialising particularly in wild animal subjects, usually always for the Maruki company. The end result on this occasion being a very humorous yet incredibly high quality sculpture that would certainly be the focal point in any room setting, the beast artist signed in script to the underside alongside the Maruki company seal.
Condition report :
Very fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Length : 35? 89 cm
Height : 16 1/4? 41 cm
Depth : 11 ” 28 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA910542
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 lifesize Meiji Period 1868-1912 rendition of a wild boar, captured in a purposeful striding pose by the the well recorded artist Atsuyoshi working for the highly acclaimed Maruki company , a firm based in Tokyo and specialising in high quality carvings and sculptures. This captivating and very rare life size rendition has been finely finished throughout by an artist clearly well versed with anatomy and specialising particularly in wild animal subjects, usually always for the Maruki company. The end result on this occasion being a very humorous yet incredibly high quality sculpture that would certainly be the focal point in any room setting, the beast artist signed in script to the underside alongside the Maruki company seal.
fig 1. Huge Japanese Bronze Wild Boar Okimono – Maruki Company
Condition report :
Very fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Length : 35? 89 cm
Height : 16 1/4? 41 cm
Depth : 11 ” 28 cm
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA910542
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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