Bronze - Natsume Sadayoshi 夏目貞良 - Statue of an Edo merchant - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

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Description from the seller

This bronze statue of an Edo merchant was created by Natsume Sadayoshi 夏目貞良.
It is believed to be from around 90 years ago.
The merchant is carrying his luggage in a furoshiki cloth on his back.
His topknot is on his head and he appears to be gazing into the distance.
It is an impressive bronze statue measuring approximately 48cm in size.
Natsume Sadayoshi was born in 1895 (Meiji 28) and was a metalworker active in the early Showa period.

Hight: 48.2 cm
Width: 20.3 cm
Depth: 19.5 cm
Weight: 7010 g

Condition:
The condition is generally good. There may be dirt, scratches, dullness, and scuffs due to aging. It has been stored at home. There are also 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 Edo merchant was created by Natsume Sadayoshi 夏目貞良.
It is believed to be from around 90 years ago.
The merchant is carrying his luggage in a furoshiki cloth on his back.
His topknot is on his head and he appears to be gazing into the distance.
It is an impressive bronze statue measuring approximately 48cm in size.
Natsume Sadayoshi was born in 1895 (Meiji 28) and was a metalworker active in the early Showa period.

Hight: 48.2 cm
Width: 20.3 cm
Depth: 19.5 cm
Weight: 7010 g

Condition:
The condition is generally good. There may be dirt, scratches, dullness, and scuffs due to aging. It has been stored at home. There are also 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.

110423181111

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

Dynastic Style/Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
No. of items
1
Artist
Natsume Sadayoshi 夏目貞良
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Statue of an Edo merchant
Height
48.2 cm
Width
20.3 cm
Depth
19.5 cm
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Objects sold
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