Yōji 幼児 (Infant) - Statue Bronze - Japan
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Bronze sculpture of an infant by Ogawa Takayoshi (Ogawa Daikei), titled Yōji (Infant), signed and dated Shōwa 11 (1936), with a width of 6.0 cm, height of 12.5 cm, depth of 5.2 cm, and weight of 380 g, originating from Japan.
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Description from the seller
This bronze statue of an infant is by sculptor Ogawa Daikei (real name Ogawa Takayoshi).
The title of the piece is "Yōji 幼児 (Infant)."
The inscription "Shōwa jū ichi-nen fuyu Takayoshi 昭和十一年冬 孝義 (Winter of 1936, Takayoshi)" is engraved on the bottom of the back.
The box reads "Shōwa 11-nen shōgatsu Takayoshi-saku 昭和11年正月 孝義作 (New Year, 1936, Made by Takayoshi)" and "Ogawa taikei-saku Tsuchiya (小川大系作 槌屋 By Ogawa Daikei, Tsuchiya)."
The infant is eating something and holding a ball in his right hand.
Showa 11 is 1936.
This was 90 years ago.
Sculptures of Japanese boys are rare, making this an extremely rare piece.
Hight: 31.0 cm
Width: 22.0 cm
Depth: 12.8 cm
Weight: 530 g
Condition:
The condition is generally good. There may be scratches, stains, scuffs, fading, discoloration, etc. This is a delicate item, so please handle with care. Also, the box may have been damaged during shipping, so please consider it as a bonus. We have posted many photos, so please take a look.
Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.
Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.
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Seller's Story
Thank you very much for showing interest in the item. I have been working as an antique dealer in Japan for about 10 years. I have visited around 10,000 customers' homes to procure items. The items I am selling on Catawiki are sourced from all over Japan. Based on my past experiences, I search for and list items with good taste. Please check out my sales page and enjoy browsing through the various other items I have listed.
This bronze statue of an infant is by sculptor Ogawa Daikei (real name Ogawa Takayoshi).
The title of the piece is "Yōji 幼児 (Infant)."
The inscription "Shōwa jū ichi-nen fuyu Takayoshi 昭和十一年冬 孝義 (Winter of 1936, Takayoshi)" is engraved on the bottom of the back.
The box reads "Shōwa 11-nen shōgatsu Takayoshi-saku 昭和11年正月 孝義作 (New Year, 1936, Made by Takayoshi)" and "Ogawa taikei-saku Tsuchiya (小川大系作 槌屋 By Ogawa Daikei, Tsuchiya)."
The infant is eating something and holding a ball in his right hand.
Showa 11 is 1936.
This was 90 years ago.
Sculptures of Japanese boys are rare, making this an extremely rare piece.
Hight: 31.0 cm
Width: 22.0 cm
Depth: 12.8 cm
Weight: 530 g
Condition:
The condition is generally good. There may be scratches, stains, scuffs, fading, discoloration, etc. This is a delicate item, so please handle with care. Also, the box may have been damaged during shipping, so please consider it as a bonus. We have posted many photos, so please take a look.
Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.
Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.
012322070127
Seller's Story
Thank you very much for showing interest in the item. I have been working as an antique dealer in Japan for about 10 years. I have visited around 10,000 customers' homes to procure items. The items I am selling on Catawiki are sourced from all over Japan. Based on my past experiences, I search for and list items with good taste. Please check out my sales page and enjoy browsing through the various other items I have listed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Ogawa Taikei 小川 大系 Tsuchiya 槌屋
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Bronze
Artist
Ogawa Takayoshi 小川孝義
Title of artwork
Yōji 幼児 (Infant)
Signature
Signed
Year
1936
Condition
Good condition
Height
12.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
5.2 cm
Weight
380 g
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