Life Size Japanese Bronze Runner Duck Okimono- Artist Signed

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 captivating life sized Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze and mixed metal okimono in the form of an Indian runner duck, the artist Chikakuni has cast this incredibly rare subject okimono in exceptional detail with the duck displaying a certain whimsical charm as these humorous birds so often do, particularly when running . The carved bronze feather work is incredibly well rendered with copper detailing to the wings, the legs and beak also formed from copper with the eyes picked out in silver and shakudo. This free standing life size sculpture is signed within a silver seal to the underside by an artist known as Chikakuni, certainly a very competent bronze caster with an incredible eye for the anatomy of this particular subject .

Condition report :

Fabulous condition throughout with minimal age related wear.

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 24 1/2" 62.5 cm

Length : 26 3/8" 67 cm ( beak to tail)

Depth : 9 " 23 cm

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

62.5cm (24.61")

Width

67cm (26.38")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA970438

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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The carved bronze feather work is incredibly well rendered with copper detailing to the wings, the legs and beak also formed from copper with the eyes picked out in silver and shakudo.

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

This free standing life size sculpture is signed within a silver seal to the underside by an artist known as Chikakuni, certainly a very competent bronze caster with an incredible eye for the anatomy of this particular subject .