Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Okimono “Roaring Tiger” by Tsunemitsu

Description: TSUNEMITSU Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912) A Roaring Tiger Reddish-brown patinated bronze | signed to the underside 常光 (Tsunemitsu) Item # 311TPX29P A brilliant example of a Roaring Tiger, this fine Meiji Period (1868-1912) okimono is executed in bronze with a vibrant surface patina comprised of an overall dark hue with maroon and ruby undertones coming through. Typical of the period, extraordinary attention was shown in the manipulation of the surface, this with a glowing high-polish juxtaposed by an etched and dimpled matte that creates the powerful chaotic striping of the tiger's fur. The chiseling and engraving throughout is of self-evident quality, showing the hand of a highly skilled metalworker in every stage of the production of the tiger. It is signed TSUNEMITSU to the belly. A popular subject matter that was created frequently during the period, the present example is of a fantastic size with a profile of nearly 21" in total width and showcases a fine translucent surface. Freed from a base and entirely untethered, the ferocious cat strolls the bookshelves and tabletops with a posture and form both sleek and truly intense. A powerful statement piece. Measurements: approx. 20 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D x 8 7/8" H Condition Report: Fine surface condition with original patina well preserved throughout; minor areas of handling wear and rubbing to the patina; eyes were likely inlaid with glass originally, this now absent; a fine presentation. About silla | antiques & art Established in 2009, our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a carefully curated and catalogued inventory of furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone. SHIPPING We take shipping very seriously and maintain a fully equipped in-house packing facility to professionally package these important and delicate pieces. All packaging is handled by our staff and will generally consist of: Wrapping the item in several inches of heavy-duty bubble wrap with careful attention shown to pressure points, crafting the placement of the bubble wrap in a manner that allows delicate parts of the item to remain out of harm's way.The item is then placed into a tight-fitting carton with a void fill of either peanuts, Styrofoam, bubble wrap or a combination of the three to ensure it cannot move within the cartonThat carton is then double-boxed by placing it into an outer carton 2-3" larger on all sides with a dense void fill in the gap [note, paintings are generally not double-boxed but instead have a different packing methodology to properly protect the frame from pressure]All shipments are guaranteed to arrive safely. We fully insure all shipments and in the event of damage we will handle all of the details around the claims process. You are only required to send along photos, to hold onto the damaged item and all packing materials until the claims process is resolved and we also reserve the right to require the damaged item to be shipped back to us at our expense (a prepaid label will be issued) to qualify for a refund.

Price: 3200 USD

Location: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-09-20T10:54:30.000Z

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