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Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of a Peasant Worker 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1351 Japanese bronze sculpture of a worker carrying wood. Incredible detail.
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Roaring Lion vs. Tiger This stunning antique depicts a lion
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Vintage 1910s Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful large vintage Japanese bronzed sculpture of Toba on his Mule. Some might
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a falcon, signed by Kōmin
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a perched falcon in light patina with polychrome eyes, beak
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Bronze

A set of three exquisite nineteenth century Japanese bronze sculptures of carp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three exquisite Japanese nineteenth-century bronze sculptures of carp. The sculptures are in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

A Large Singed Japanese Bronze Horse Sculpture, Showa/Taisho Period
Located in London, GB
In a cantering pose large Japanese bronze sculpture, Taisho/Showa period, engraved signature to the
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze of an Old Man (Jerodian)
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese bronze sculpture depicting an old man with walking staff. The piece dates from
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and boldly designed Japanese bronze sculpture of a fierce samurai warrior perhaps
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gozo Kawamura Bronze Sculpture of "Summer", a Nude Woman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Japanese bronze sculpture. Entitled "Summer". By Gozo Kawamura (1886
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture. This well executed Japanese bronze Koi or Goldfish sculpture
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture
H 21.5 in W 27.25 in D 14 in
Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono sculpture of a bronze turtle, tail retractable. In Japan, the turtle (kame) is a symbol of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
H 0.79 in W 1.89 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Bronze Avian Sculpture 'Japan'
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Serene, elegant, and handsome bronze sculpture. Simple lines that are undeniably midcentury. Finely
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures. Our large Japanese bronze frog statues or sculptures will
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures
Pair Of Japanese Bronze Frog Sculptures
H 10 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Modern Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Finely sculpted and cast bronze figure of a walking tiger or leopard, Signed apparently in Japanese.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Sea-Hawk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A finely-cast large Japanese Meiji-period bronze sculpture of a sea-hawk with stretched-out wings
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches
Located in Houston, TX
Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches. Our Japanese bronze parrot sculpture or
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Bronze Antique Japanese Oriental Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Japanese sculpture. Chiseled bronze work depicting a pipe smoker, an oriental farmer
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Usagi (Rabbit) Japan, Circa 1900 Immerse
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A 19th Century Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A bronze sculpture of a roaring tiger on a carved wooden base signed in Japanese and from the 1860s
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Okimono Bronze Japanese Crab Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Okimono Bronze Meiji period Japanese Crab. The crab is of good weight and could be
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
large scale bronze sculpture signed by midcentury sculptor. Attractive midcentury pose with artist's
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Mid-20th Century Bronze Japanese Buddha Sculpture on Plinth
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Bronze Japanese Buddha Sculpture on Plinth Offered for sale is a bronze early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Fighting Roosters, Japan, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Fighting Roosters, Japan, circa the 1950s A pair of beautifully and
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Asian Showa Period Bronze Koi Carp Fish Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese bronze koi fish sculpture with wonderful mesh craftsmanship and a glowing
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Sculpture on Burlwood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant sculpture on its original burl-wood base. Old repair to the
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Mother and Children” Kiku
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an attractive large scale bronze sculpture of a caretaking mother with two children and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delightful 1960s Meiji period-style Japanese cast bronze monkey figure on lacquered wood base
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Okimono - Bronze Sculpture By Kakuha Kanzaemon, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Superb bronze okimono with black patina representing a peasant resting after his work, a basket of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Art Déco style bronze sculpture of stylized rooster, from Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Curious bronze sculpture patina representing a stylized rooster, made in Japan in the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Cast Bronze Hawk Room Guardian Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1231 Finely detailed cast bronze hawk room guardian sculpture. In Japanese culture ,hawks are a
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ito Kunio, Japanese Bronze Equestrian Sculpture Signed Meiji Emperor's Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ito Kunio (Japan, 1890-1970). "Itô KUNIO exhibited with the Bunten National Exhibition and
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Finely Chiseled Japanese Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Standing Ram Sheep
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JAPANESE SCHOOL Early 20th century Okimono of a Standing Ram Patinated bronze signed illegibly
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine Japanese Meiji Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Tiger by Mitani
Located in Shippensburg, PA
OKIMONO OF A ROARING TIGER OVER A WOODEN BASE Japan, Meiji Period Patinated bronze signed Mitani
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tigers by Mitsumoto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
(kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900 Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carved hardwood tusks
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Mid-Century Modern, Nude Boy, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Original dark-brown patina, signed illegibly in Japanese hieroglyphs. Dimensions: Height 10 inches
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Meiji Period Bronze & Bone Elephant Sculpture, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Meiji Period bronze and bone sculpture - dramatic fine casting of an elephant and tiger
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an extraordinary Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Japanese Patinated Bronze and Iron Eagle Sculpture Group
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Japanese Patinated Bronze and Iron Eagle Sculpture Group Meiji Period. Representing two
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Small Bronze Edo Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous diminutive Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The piece has a beautiful aged patina
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Japanese Samurai Warrior Lost Wax Late 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th Century Bronze sculpture of a Japanese Samurai warrior depicted holding a removable staff
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Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Okimono Sculpture of a Roaring Tiger, 27” wide
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MEIJI PERIOD Japan A Roaring Tiger Reddish-brown patinated bronze signed to the underside
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Japanese Bronze Crab, Large
Located in Seattle, WA
Decorative bronze crab with Japanese origin
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Late 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Large Cast Bronze Resting Duck Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese finely cast bronze resting duck.
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Vintage 1920s Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze of an Elephant
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze of an elephant, mid-twentieth century, modelled with trunk aloft, a substantial
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze of an Elephant
Japanese Bronze of an Elephant
H 21.66 in W 18.51 in D 7.29 in
1980s Japanese Set of Three Bronze Sculptures of Gods
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Japanese Set of Three Bronze Sculptures of Gods
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Late 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze of a Rhinoceros
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th / early 20th century Japanese bronze of a rhinoceros having wonderful patination.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze of a Rhinoceros
Japanese Bronze of a Rhinoceros
H 6.5 in W 14 in D 5 in
Sculptural Pair of Japanese Bronze Cranes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
patinated bronze with naturalistic bodies, featuring detailed feather plumes, ridged legs and webbed feet
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle
Located in London, GB
Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle Japanese, c. 1900 Height 54cm, width 67cm, depth 32cm This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle
Antique Japanese patinated bronze eagle
H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 12.6 in
Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese inspired bronze statues by the Maitland-Smith company. Includes one
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20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Toads
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze toads. Age: Japan, Contemporary Size: Height 10.5 C.M. / Width 16.5 C.M
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Toads
A Pair of Japanese Bronze Toads
H 4.14 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Darker brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful patina and fully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 3.25 in
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
Japanese Antique Small Bronze Crab 1930s
H 0.87 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in
Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural composition of the ducks from the Japanese Meiji Period. Beautiful and very well
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral, Bronze

Pair of Large Japanese Bronze Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asian Japanese style (19th Cent) large bronze figures of man and woman with guitars on
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Japanese Bronze Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Japanese bronze sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Japanese bronze sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Japanese bronze sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Japanese bronze sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau Japanese bronze sculptures are of considerable interest. Japanese bronze sculptures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eisuke Miyao, Zo Miyao and Franz Bergmann are consistently popular.

How Much are Japanese Bronze Sculptures?

Prices for Japanese bronze sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese bronze sculptures begin at $100 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Japanese Bronze Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Depending on the time frame and place they were created, bronze statues can symbolize many aspects of society and culture. For centuries, artists created stunning bronze sculptures to honor gods and leaders. You’ll find a broad selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.