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Large Japanese Bronze by Genryusai Seiya.
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Large Japanese Bronze by Genryusai Seiya.

19th century
Sold 4 November 2024 · Donald Allison Antiques
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A large really nice quality bronze group by Genryusai Seiya , the casting and finishing is as good as Seiya can be.

Nicely signed on a tablet , Meiji period .

The sizes are the bronze without the stand

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA930794
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
A large really nice quality bronze group by Genryusai Seiya , the casting and finishing is as good as Seiya can be.

Nicely signed on a tablet , Meiji period .

The sizes are the bronze without the stand

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA930794
Donald Allison Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Donald Allison Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A large dark bronze sculpture depicting an elephant defending itself against attacking tigers, mounted on a carved wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Donald Allison Antiques
Telephone 0796 1031 462
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The Ribble Valley
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/donaldallison
Verified Since Jun 2018
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Donald Allison Antiques
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A large dark bronze sculpture depicting an elephant defending itself against attacking tigers, mounted on a carved wooden base.
Large Japanese bronze by Genryusai Seiya.
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A large dark bronze sculpture depicting an elephant defending itself against attacking tigers, mounted on a carved wooden base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative wildlife, Action scene, Naturalistic texture
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

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Preserve antique bronzes by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip the historic patina, and maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent metal corrosion.

A large antique bronze sculpture serves as a powerful focal point on a substantial surface such as a credenza, heavy timber desk, or low display pedestal, allowing the dark patinated metal to contrast cleanly against minimalist neutral walls.

Authentic pieces often feature artist signatures or foundry seals cast into the base or body, meticulous anatomical precision, heavy weight relative to size, and natural patination developed over decades rather than artificial surface treatments.

These sculptures are typically crafted from high-grade copper alloys using the lost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique, often finished with chemical patination to achieve deep brown or black tones and occasionally featuring inlaid details in gold, silver, or shakudo.

Meiji period Japanese bronze art refers to metalwork produced between 1868 and 1912, characterised by exceptional technical precision, realistic animal depictions, and lost-wax casting methods developed by master craftsmen responding to international export demand.
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