Okimono in the form of an elephant with a raised trunk
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patinated bronze with details facings made of ivory, finely shaped details Japan, signed Genrjúsai Seija zó, 源龍斎 誠谷造, 1880 - 1890 (Su)
Genrjúsai Seija was a prominent very prolific author, whose workshop specialised in products often of very high craft levels for the European or American market and for foreign visitors to Japan. His repertoire included both genre figures depicting characteristic Japanese types as well as sculptures of exotic animals often created in large numbers, especially after the opening of Tokyo Zoo in 1882.
25.05.2019 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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CZK 100,000.-
- Starting bid:
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CZK 60,000.-
Okimono in the form of an elephant with a raised trunk
patinated bronze with details facings made of ivory, finely shaped details Japan, signed Genrjúsai Seija zó, 源龍斎 誠谷造, 1880 - 1890 (Su)
Genrjúsai Seija was a prominent very prolific author, whose workshop specialised in products often of very high craft levels for the European or American market and for foreign visitors to Japan. His repertoire included both genre figures depicting characteristic Japanese types as well as sculptures of exotic animals often created in large numbers, especially after the opening of Tokyo Zoo in 1882.
| Auction: | Art and Antiques |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 25.05.2019 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Hotel Grand Majestic Plaza, Truhlářská 16, Praha 1 |
| Exhibition: | 18.05. - 25.05.2019 |