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Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese bronze sculpture of a tiger prowling on a rock, circa 1920. Dimensions: H 17cm x W
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese bronze sculpture of a Buddha in seated position. The piece was made during the mid-20th
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Patinated Bronze Figure of a Man from the Meiji Period
Located in London, GB
This unique Japanese bronze sculpture depicts an elderly man dressed in the traditional clothing of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Sculpture Bronze Japanese Buddha
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze Japanese Buddha patinated bronze material wood base sealed in bronze (at the base
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme 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 Cast Bronze Rabbit Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese cast bronze rabbit.  
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Japanese Samurai Warrior
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Japanese Samurai Warrior This stunning cast bronze sculpture of a Samurai warrior, crafted in the
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Vintage 1980s French Anglo-Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Japanese Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese modernist bronze bird sculpture c1960s. Wonderful patina.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Heron Couple Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese patinated bronze sculpture depicting two standing egrets or herons, apparently unsigned
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Figural Sculpture
Located in Bronx, NY
This Meiji period Japanese work of art is a magnificent patinated bronze sculpture featuring a
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Miniature Akita Dog Sculpture from Japan
Located in Toronto, ON
This cool and charming heavy bronze Akido dog sculpture draws your attention with its proud and
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1990s Japanese Minimalist Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Horse Sculpture – Signed Takanoshi, Japan, 1933
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking bronze sculpture of a horse, signed Takanoshi and dated 1933, showcasing a bold yet
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Torii Gate Sculpture Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Beautifully sculpted Japanese Meiji period Torii gate sculpture. The sculpture made from solid
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Bronze Bird Sculptures, Japan, c.1970. Nice natural patina. #1 Measures: 3.13" wide x
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Cow Sculpture on Lacquered Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period bronze cast resting cow sculpture, placed on a fine lacquered presentation
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Tropical Fish Sculptures, Japan
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool midcentury tropical fish free standing sculptures cast in bronze. Both are hallmarked.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Figural Lamp Sculpture Meiji Period
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully cast patinated bronze sculpture from the finest Tokyo school of a young maiden with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Tiger and Snake Sculpture in Bronze, Meiji Period
Located in Astoria, NY
This patinated bronze sculpture, produced in Japan, circa Meiji period, depicts a ferocious tiger
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Signed Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Meiji period Japanese bronze statue. In the form of a roaring tiger
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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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 Pair Hand Cast Bronze Dragon Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-723 cast bronze Japanese dragons.
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Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Cast Bronze Hairy Rabbit Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1174 Japanese hand cast bronze hairy rabbit garden sculpture.
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Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Antique Finely Cast Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderfully large-sized, antique Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant. Cast with fine details
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Cast Patinated Bronze Standing Crane or Pond Bird Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Cast Bronze Hairy Crouching Rabbit Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1631 Japanese Hand cast bronze rabbit
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Impressive Koi Fish Sculpture in Solid Bronze Lovely Legendary Japanese Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lovely large Japanese solid Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture vintage art work in a rich patina with
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Portrait Bust Sculpture of Pensive Young Girl, Wood Base
Located in Big Flats, NY
Japanese cast bronze portrait bust sculpture features pensive young girl in traditional garb and
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Two Unique 19th Century Bronze Lobster Sculptures, Sold as Pair, of Japan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze lobster sculptures, thought to be from 19th Century Japan, are sold as a pair and are unique
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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 Cast bronze sculpture of a Dachshund Dog
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1578 Cast bronze of a dachshund dog.
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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Monju Bosatsu on a Shishi
Located in Austin, TX
A powerfully sculpted Japanese Taisho Period cast bronze figure of the Buddhist deity Manjushri
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Cast bronze sculpture of a Dachshund Dog
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1179 Cast bronze of a dachshund dog.
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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Bronze Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels Big and beautiful, boxed From Japan comes this old
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Toads
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze toads. Age: Japan, Contemporary Size: Height 10.6 C.M. / Width 16.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Japanese Cranes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately pair of bronze Japanese cranes with open beaks holding lotus leaves with centered
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

1950s Mid Century Japanese Bronzed Cast Alloy Sculpture of a Giant Rabbit
Located in London, England
A mid century 1950s life size cast alloy bronzed Japanese sculpture of a giant rabbit “Oryctolagus
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Large Japanese Mejii Period Bronze Sculpture of an Elephant with Upswung Trunk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 11 inches tall this bronze, patinated in two colors, features articulate modeling and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Big Old Bronze Japan Koi Fish Fountain Sculpture Hand Cast Fortune Prosperity
Located in South Burlington, VT
bronze koi was sourced from a large Japanese collection, It had been used as a fountain sculpture
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Tall Antique Bronze Rabbit
Located in South Burlington, VT
this very unusual treasure from Japan! This is a hard to find antique solid and finely cast bronze
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Flower Ikebana Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan comes this big, sturdy, and beautiful bronze hand cast bronze form Usubata or flower
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Huge Bronze Gong
Located in South Burlington, VT
nice and handsome early 20th century bronze gong with striker which we just found from an old southern
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Rabbit, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
this very unusual treasure from Japan! This is a hard to find antique solid and finely cast bronze
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

19th Century Small Japanese Bronze Gong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 10" bronze hand forged Japanese gong is a diminutive size. Can be hung on the wall as a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Turquoise Patinated Bronze Lotus Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Japanese turquoise patinated bronze lotus bowl with frog detail sitting on edge. Lotus stem serves
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Tiger
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very large and impressive Japanese patinated bronze tiger, Meiji period, 1868-1912. Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japan Three Antique Bronze Cranes
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh finds from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Our last complete set Japan, a fine set of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Three Antique Bronze Cranes
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fresh finds from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Our last complete set Japan, a fine set of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair Antique Cast Bronze Japanese Duck Garden Sculptures 1920 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair finely detailed hand cast Japanese bronze ducks.
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Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Hen Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hand cast bronze hen with fine details From our recent Japanese acquisitions and comes this this
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Skeleton in Monks Robes
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully cast and intriguing bronze skeleton of a monk shown seated with his robes and rope belt
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Old Blue Bronze Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
bronze casting of a wonderful temple bell Bonsho. This bell was sourced from an old Southern Japanese
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Fine Old Japanese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine old seated Buddha, hand cast bronze with a fine medium to dark brown patina
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Huge Bronze Rabbit Usagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Coming from a collection of rabbit usagi sculptures, A fine, huge and heavily hand cast bronze
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant sculpture. Fine casting and nice patina
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese "Dragon" Bronze by Artist Sotaro
Located in South Burlington, VT
A tall signed bronze example seldom found Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
  • 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 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 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 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.