This bronze statue by sculptor Takahashi Tsuyoshi 高橋剛 is based on people living in rural areas. The title is "Gouai 郷土 (Love of Hometown)." The statue is dressed in the clothing of people from the past, and appears to have been created with wartime in mind. These powerful bronze sculptures depict people living in rural areas, with a nostalgic atmosphere exuding a woman carrying a child on her back and a man holding a mulberry tree and gazing ahead. At 8.9 kg, they have a sense of weight, and even the delicate texture of the fabric has been beautifully reproduced, making them truly worth seeing. Don't miss this opportunity to own one and enjoy it. Biography of Tsuyoshi Takahashi 1921: Born in Yamagata Prefecture 1940: Moved to Tokyo 1941: Enrolled in Tokyo School of Fine Arts and studied under Sekino Seiun 1946: Graduated from Tokyo School of Fine Arts 1947: First selected for the 3rd Nitten Exhibition 1949: Studied under Kitamura Seibo 1954: Exhibited "Ballerina" at the 10th Nitten Exhibition 1956: Won three consecutive special prizes at the Nitten Exhibitions until 1958 1960: Became a member of the Nitten Exhibition 1961: Received the Imperial Prize of the Japan Art Award 1962: Became a member of the Japan Sculpture Society 1981: Received the Prime Minister's Award at the 13th Nitten Exhibition 1986: Received the Imperial Prize of the Japan Art Academy 1987: Appointed director and chairman of the Japan Sculpture Society and professor emeritus at Tokyo Kasei University 1991: Passed away Hight: 32.5 cm Width: 30.5 cm Depth: 16.0 cm Weight: 8.9 kg Condition: The condition is generally good. There may be dirt, scratches, dullness, rubbing, and other deterioration due to age. The box is very delicate and may be damaged during shipping, so please think of it as a bonus. It was stored at home. There are 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. 111918331201