Lot 48
A Fine Bronze Model of an Elephant, Seikoku Saku, Meiji Period
Lot 48 Details
A Fine Bronze Model of an Elephant, Seikoku Saku, Meiji Period
明治時代 誠谷造 象
Well and naturalistically cast, the elephant depicted striding forward with its trunk raised and tail swept over its right hind leg, inset with ivory tusks
length 17.1" — 43.5 cm.
seal mark of Seikoku saku to the underside
Estimate $1,000-$1,500
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Note:
A very similar elephant also created by Seikoku was sold at Christie’s London, South Kensington, January 25, 2011, lot 204
Another similar elephant was sold at Christie’s London, South Kensington, September 20, 2011, lot 14