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4 Mid-20th Century Asian Cast Bronze Figures on Black Wood Plaques Signed Gansu
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Marvelous vintage Asian plaques of cast bronze figures mounted on black painted plywood backgrounds signed Gansu, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, each plaque background has had a fresh coat of black paint however, they still have nicks, dings, and chiggers appropriate with age. We added new hangers, and the bronze figures retain their original patinated finish. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
If you are a lover of arts and culture, we have the perfect plaques for you!! We have four marvelous cast bronze Asian figures articulating extraordinary expressions of what we believe to be visual arts, culinary arts, musical arts, and performance arts. Each cast bronze figure is mounted upon a rectangular freshly painted black plywood base plaque, each bearing differing patina or signs appropriate with age such as nicks or dings that we feel only enhance the beauty of their presence. As a matter of fact, this particular set of four was among my mother’s personal collection for many years, so it holds a special place in my heart for sure!! In our research we discovered that Gansu is a province in north-central China. Its city Jiayuguan is best known for the magnificent Great Wall. Awesome!! Each cast bronze figure exudes their own form of art, celebrating life and all of the beauty that comes with it. One holds a serving tray with a couple of glasses and a carafe… in my world there is probably a delicious red wine inside that carafe just waiting to pass through my lips!! Whatever it may be, it must be something lovely, delicious, and a bit mysterious! Another figure embraces an incredible sculpture that drapes from the tip of her shoulder, under her arm, and secretly swoops behind her. Behold… a vision of loveliness left to your imagination … a puzzling and optically pleasing piece of artistry. While another figure proudly plays a flute, twinkling their fingers across the keys… filling the air with joyful notes & sounds that tickle your ears… But let’s not leave out the last figure dancing blissfully to the beat… skipping and shuffling her bare feet in the sand. And did you notice everyone is dressed to the T’s!! Gorgeous cloaks, gowns, Hanfu, headdresses, obis, wraps, and jewels!! What a PARTY!!! And it’s all for YOU!! There are many ways to display this set of four whether in a cluster, one above the other-stacked vertically, all four horizontally, two side-by-side and two beneath, or whatever arrangement you choose. They even look spectacular on easels displayed on a shelf or fireplace mantle! They are going to be marvelous on ANY wall… trust me, I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying their visual company for several years! You will NOT be disappointed! This gorgeous group of four is ready to grace your home with their incredible presence, inspire joy, and hopefully intrigue you with all forms of art from their magnificent culture. This set of FOUR is a definite SCORE!! Do it… make them YOURS!!!
Size Each:
- Height: 15 Inches
- Width: 7 Inches
- Depth: 1.25 Inches
- Weight: 3.5 Pounds
Boxed Size:
- Height: 21 Inches
- Width: 13 Inches
- Depth: 14 Inches
- Weight: 25 Pounds
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Each plaque background has had a fresh coat of black paint however, they still have nicks, dings, & chiggers appropriate with age. We added new hangers, & the bronze figures retain their original patinated finish. Please see photos & long description.
- Seller Location:Topeka, KS
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