Lot 331
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Finely cast and worked as a tiger showing interest in potential prey, signed Atsuyoshi saku above a cartouche Maruki shachu seizo
15cm high, 18.5cm wide, 18cm deep
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
No visible damages or repairs. Scuffing and rubbing to underside of tiger on paws and body.
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Atsuyoshi was a renowned master who specialized in modeling animals in bronze. He worked for the Maruki Company, a firm active during the Meiji period and was considered one of the finest practitioners of his time
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8690
6:00pm - 24 July 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 July, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Carl Wantrup
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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