106: AN EXCEPTIONAL MEIJI PERIOD JAPANESE BRONZE TIGER 30"

An unusual and outstanding example in excellent original bronze patina, the face and body well cast in excellent proportion and detail, the animal's stripes detailed in raised bronze of a different patination, excellent execution of the feet; the figure displays on a separate rocky bronze base with cast cartouche marking. The measurements are 19.5 inches high and 30 inches long overall. Provenance: The Joseph Candioto Trust. We ship in-house for all items with the exception of very large and or very fragile pieces and some international shipments.
Very good original condition free from condition issues. There are no incidences of damage or repair beyond a very few very light rubs to scattered high spots. No major wear, scratches, abrasion etc.
$2,000 - $3,000