Genryusai Seiya Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Genryusai Seiya Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
Genryusai Seiya, Sinnender Affe
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Genryusai Seiya, Sinnender Affe Japan, Tokio, Meiji-Periode (1868-1912), um 1880, im Wachsausschmelzverfahren (cire perdue) gegossene Bronzefigur einer naturalistisch wiedergegebenen Meerkatze (kein Japan-Makak!), die auf dem Boden sitzt und nachdenklich ihren Schwanz betrachtet, psychologisierende Ausdeutung der Gesichtszüge, durch Aufpolieren und Ziselieren detailliert dargestellte Fell- und Hautstruktur, handgeschnitzter Originalsockel zeigt Felsstrukturen und Bambusblätter, wohl einst auf Schwanz eingezapfte Figur eines Insekts fehlend, am Boden Marke Seiya/Seikoku Tsukuru und Tokyo Kuridani, Maße 23 x 35 x 21 cm, G ca. 4,9 kg. Genryusai Seiya, Contemplating Monkey Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912), c. 1880, bronze figure of a naturalistically rendered guenon (no Japan-Makak!), sitting on the ground and contemplating its tail, psychologising interpretation of the facial features, the fur and skin structure depicted in detail by polishing and chasing, the hand-carved original base showing rock structures and bamboo leaves, the figure of an insect probably once attached to the tail missing, marked Seiya/Seikoku Tsukuru and Tokyo Kuridani on the base, dimensions 23 x 35 x 21 cm, weight approx. 4.9 kg.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Sep. 21, 2024
GENRYUSAI SEIYA BRONZE OKIMONO "BÄR MIT TIGER KÄMPFEND"
Est: -
GENRYUSAI SEIYA Bronze Okimono "Bär mit Tiger kämpfend" Bronze, dunkel patiniert, vollplastische Darstellung, Tiger am Bauch mit 4-Zeichenmarke, Meiji-Periode (1868-1912), H 15cm, L 28cm, Gewicht 3,9kg
Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHG
Sep. 18, 2024
A Japanese bronze figure of an Indian elephant, Genryusai Seiya, late Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Est: £300 - £500
A Japanese bronze figure of an Indian elephant, Genryusai Seiya, late Meiji Period (1868-1912) well detailed, real ivory tusks, seal of Seiya on belly, raised on original wood stand 29 x 43 x 26cm This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned exemption certificates Ref. No. 2TVLW6CW
Cheffins
Jun. 02, 2024
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Okimono Figure Man with Shamisen Signed
Est: $600 - $800
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Okimono Figure. Sculpture depicts an elderly shamisen player, holding a page with characters. Base marked èª è°·ä½ Genryusai Seiya Weight Approx., 9.5 lbs Measures Approx., 6.75 inches x 5.25 inches x 15 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $40
Taylor & Harris
May. 29, 2024
A bronze statue of an old man smoking a pipe, Japan, ca. 1900
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
A bronze statue of an old man smoking a pipe, Japan, ca. 1900, The bronze patinated. An image of an old man smoking his pipe. Marked at the bottom: Seiya Genryusai (1868-1912). The whole on a root wood base.
Vendu Rotterdam
May. 09, 2024
Genryusai Seiya, Fine and Large floor vase
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Genryusai Seiya Fine and Large floor vase Japan, Meiji period (late 19th-early 20th century) patinated and inlaid bronze, jade, glass, opal, emerald 26 h x 15 dia in (66 x 38 cm) Vase features various vessels including a vase with irises and a footed vessel with koi, a hawk on perch, and a caparisoned elephant carrying a reliquary. Cast artist's seal to underside. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 04, 2024
Genryûsai Seiya. Bronze cachepot with elephants. Meiji period, late 19th century
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Cachepot. Japan. Meiji period, late 19th century. Bronze, black-brown patinated. Stocky, bulbous shape with a recessed edge. Elephants in sculptural relief all around. H. 22 cm; D. 26 cm. Incised signature on the bottom: Genryûsai Seiya. Genryûsai Seiyai's workshop in Tokyo was famous in the Meiji period for its high-quality bronze works of expressively modeled animal groups.
Kunst und Design Auktionshaus Schops Turowski
Apr. 07, 2024
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Sculpture Elephant & Tiger Meiji per Signed
Est: $500 - $700
Genryusai SeiyaJapanese Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tiger, Meiji period. Sculpture depicts a tiger on the back of an elephant. Elephant balancing one leg on upside-down bowl with engraved floral decoration. Underside marked èª è°·ä½ Work of Seiya Weight Approx., 10 lbs Measures Approx., 12 inches x 6 inches x 15.5 inches tall Domestic Shipping:
Taylor & Harris
Feb. 11, 2024
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Okimono Figure Man with Shamisen Signed
Est: $600 - $800
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Okimono Figure. Sculpture depicts an elderly shamisen player, holding a page with characters. Base marked ??? Genryusai Seiya Weight Approx., 9.5 lbs Measures Approx., 6.75 inches x 5.25 inches x 15 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $40
Taylor & Harris
Dec. 30, 2023
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Sculpture Elephant & Tiger Meiji per Signed
Est: $600 - $800
Genryusai SeiyaJapanese Bronze Sculpture Elephant and Tiger, Meiji period. Sculpture depicts a tiger on the back of an elephant. Elephant balancing one leg on upside-down bowl with engraved floral decoration. Underside marked ??? Work of Seiya Weight Approx., 10 lbs Measures Approx., 12 inches x 6 inches x 15.5 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $60
Taylor & Harris
Nov. 08, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA, A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF TIGERS, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
GENRYUSAI SEIYA, A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF TIGERS, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the four ferocious beasts cast crossing a bridge, signed, on a wooden base. Bronze 85cm long, base 102cm long In good condition without visible losses or dents.
Elstob Auctioneers
Oct. 15, 2023
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Okimono Figure Man with Shamisen Signed
Est: $800 - $1,000
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Okimono Figure. Sculpture depicts an elderly shamisen player, holding a page with characters. Base marked ??? Genryusai Seiya Weight Approx., 9.5 lbs Measures Approx., 6.75 inches x 5.25 inches x 15 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $40
Taylor & Harris
Oct. 11, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA, A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF TIGERS, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
GENRYUSAI SEIYA, A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF TIGERS, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) the four ferocious beasts cast crossing a bridge, signed, on a wooden base. Bronze 85cm long, base 102cm long
Elstob Auctioneers
Sep. 07, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A FINE AND LARGE BRONZE OF A BEAUTY
Est: €500 - €1,000
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A FINE AND LARGE BRONZE OF A BEAUTY By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely cast as a young beauty with well-crafted garment folds and sensitive expression, carrying a double gourd by her side, the details superbly worked, the composition set on a shaped base. Signed underneath SEIYA. HEIGHT 39.8 cm WEIGHT 5,336 g Condition: Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and few light surface scratches and casting irregularities. Fine, unctuous patina. Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop specializing in export wares of the highest quality.
Galerie Zacke
Jul. 09, 2023
SEIYA GENRYUSAI (JAPAN, 1868-1912) BRONZE JARDINIERE
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Large Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vessel, 19th c., with a variety of animal heads and legs cast in relief, impressed artist's seal mark on base, 9 1/2" high, 18" diam. Surface wear.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 25, 2023
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Okimono Figure Man with Shamisen Signed
Est: $900 - $1,200
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Okimono Figure. Sculpture depicts an elderly shamisen player, holding a page with characters. Base marked ??? Genryusai Seiya Weight Approx., 9.5 lbs Measures Approx., 6.75 inches x 5.25 inches x 15 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $40
Taylor & Harris
Jun. 16, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A VERY LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE BRONZE OKIMONO OF AN EAGLE
Est: €5,000 - €10,000
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A VERY LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE BRONZE OKIMONO OF AN EAGLE By Genryusai Seiya, signed Genryusai Seiya zo Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Superbly cast, the majestic eagle perched on a separately cast rocky outcrop above swirling and crashing waves, the smooth water and roughly textured rock creating a striking contrast, the eagle with intricately incised plumage, the wings spread out as the bird is about to take flight, its eyes in shakudo with gilt-ringed pupils, the strong beak elegantly curved, signed underneath within a square reserve GENRYUSAI SEIYA zo [Made by Genryusai Seiya]. HEIGHT 83.7 cm (incl. base), WIDTH 93.7 cm (the wingspan) WEIGHT 36.7 kg Condition: Very good condition, minor wear and casting flaws as are to be expected. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop specializing in export wares of the highest quality. Production included human genre figures, vases and exotic bronze models of animals probably influenced by the opening of Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882. The present piece is a brilliant example of Seiya’s naturalistic bronzes. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related bronze model of an eagle by Genryusai Seiya, 92.2 cm wide, with a gnarled wood stand as opposed to the bronze base of the present lot, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 22 March 2001, lot 226 (sold for 17,625 USD).
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 16, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A FINE AND LARGE BRONZE OF A BEAUTY
Est: €800 - €1,500
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A FINE AND LARGE BRONZE OF A BEAUTY By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely cast as a young beauty with well-crafted garment folds and sensitive expression, carrying a double gourd by her side, the details superbly worked, the composition set on a shaped base. Signed underneath SEIYA. HEIGHT 39.8 cm WEIGHT 5,336 g Condition: Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and few light surface scratches and casting irregularities. Fine, unctuous patina. Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop specializing in export wares of the highest quality.
Galerie Zacke
May. 18, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA Two Samurai Warriors Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (4)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
GENRYUSAI SEIYA Two Samurai Warriors Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Both typically modelled in a belligerent stance and wielding a weapon, one wearing a kabuto (helmet) and a fur waist coat, each figure signed Seiya saku within a rectangular reserve and affixed to a carved wood stand. Both figures approx., 28cm (11in) high, including stand. (4).
Bonhams
May. 18, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA A Bronze Jardinière Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Est: £1,500 - £1,800
GENRYUSAI SEIYA A Bronze Jardinière Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Cast in high relief with a continuous frieze of exuberant elephants cavorting by a lake, four of the smaller trumpeting elephants forming the feet, all rendered with realistic detail, signed on the base Seiya within a rectangular reserve. 27.5cm x 40cm (10¾in x 15¾in).
Bonhams
May. 18, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA A Tall Patinated Bronze Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
GENRYUSAI SEIYA A Tall Patinated Bronze Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century The body applied in high relief with variously patinated bronze inlays comprising a caparisoned elephant supporting a reliquary, a tethered hawk on a perch, a vase with iris decoration, a tea-leaf jar, and three archaistic flower-arrangement vessels, some details with gilt accents or glass and mother-of-pearl inlay; signed on the base in seal script Dai Nihon Genryusai Seiya tsukuru within a square seal. 66.5cms (26 3/16in) high.
Bonhams
Apr. 16, 2023
Genryusai Seiya Japanese Bronze Sculpture Elephant with Monkeys Signed Meiji
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
: Genryusai Seiya Japanese bronze sculpture, Meiji period. Sculpture depicts a pair of monkeys atop an elephant. Japanese seal mark to the underside for Genryusai Seiya. Weight Approx., 21.5 lbs Measures Approx., 17 inches x 9.5 inches x 14 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $70
Taylor & Harris
Jan. 20, 2023
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A CHARMING AND RARE MINIATURE BRONZE VASE WITH MONKEYS
Est: €350 - €700
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A CHARMING AND RARE MINIATURE BRONZE VASE WITH MONKEYS By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya 誠谷 Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The vase with a bulbous body, rising from a short, splayed foot to a trumpet neck, flanked by three clambering monkeys, the larger one holding another monkey's foot and leaning forward over the edge, a small monkey holding onto the edge of the upper rim. Their eyes inlaid in gilt, and the fur neatly incised. The recessed base signed SEIYA. HEIGHT 10.8 cm WEIGHT 310.4 g Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, few small nicks, and dents. Fine, chocolate brown patina. Provenance: British private collection.
Galerie Zacke
Dec. 08, 2022
Genryusai, Seiya (Japan E. 19. Jh.) , wohl
Est: €450 - €540
Brüllender Tiger Bronze, braun-rot patiniert. Glasaugen. Auf flachem Obstholzsockel. Gestempelt auf Unterseite. H. ca. 21,5 / L. ca 37 cm. (Patina leicht berieben, ein Auge besch., Sockel mit Riss am Boden). (60032)
Leo Spik
Dec. 05, 2022
A LARGE JAPANESE INLAID BRONZE VASE, GENRYUSAI SEIYA MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
A LARGE JAPANESE INLAID BRONZE VASE, GENRYUSAI SEIYA MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) A fine and large baluster shaped vase applied in high relief with patinated bronze inlays including a caparisoned elephant, a tethered hawk on a perch, a green patinated vase with iris decoration and various large archaic Chinese-style vases, signed on the underside 'Seiya saku'. 45cm high, 27cm diameter PROVENANCE: Judy and Ian Burrows Collection, Hobart, Tasmania, and thence by descent. Collected 1960 to early 1980s.
Leonard Joel
Dec. 02, 2022
AN UNUSUAL BRONZE AND WOOD GROUP DEPICTING A HAWK ON A BIRDHOUSE
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
AN UNUSUAL BRONZE AND WOOD GROUP DEPICTING A HAWK ON A BIRDHOUSE The hawk by Nojiri Hidechika for the Genryusai Seiya workshop, signed Hidechika and sealed Seiya chu Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The majestic bird of prey naturalistically cast with finely incised plumage, ring-punched claws, elegantly curved beak, and gilt eyes with black pupils, perched on a gnarled branch atop the roof of a Japonisme hardwood lantern-form birdhouse, the roof decorated in gold and colored takamaki-e with aogai inlays to depict autumnal maple leaves borne on twisted vines, above the birdhouse with four intricately carved panels depicting phoenixes, framed by bands of key-fret, the stand and feet incised with stylized flowerheads and foliate scroll. Signed underneath the eagle HIDECHIKA and with seal mark SEIYA chu [by Hidechika, cast by the Seiya workshop]. HEIGHT 22.5 cm (the bird), 104.5 cm (total) WEIGHT 3.92 kg (the bird), 9.32 kg (total) Condition: The Hawk’s feet with restorations and replaced screws, a loss to one claw, and traces of soldering. The stand with losses to inlays and lacquer, minor chips and scratches, expected age cracks. Provenance: French private collection. Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop specializing in export wares of the highest quality. Production included human genre figures, vases and exotic bronze models of animals probably influenced by the opening of Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882. The present piece is a brilliant example of Seiya’s naturalistic bronzes. Auction comparison: Compare to a closely related bronze of an eagle, by Seiya, sold at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 16 September 2003, New York, lot 344 ( sold for 6,573 USD).
Galerie Zacke
Dec. 02, 2022
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A VERY LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE BRONZE OKIMONO OF AN EAGLE
Est: €8,000 - €15,000
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A VERY LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE BRONZE OKIMONO OF AN EAGLE By Genryusai Seiya, signed Genryusai Seiya zo Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Superbly cast, the majestic eagle perched on a separately cast rocky outcrop above swirling and crashing waves, the smooth water and roughly textured rock creating a striking contrast, the eagle with intricately incised plumage, the wings spread out as the bird is about to take flight, its eyes in shakudo with gilt-ringed pupils, the strong beak elegantly curved, signed underneath within a square reserve GENRYUSAI SEIYA zo [Made by Genryusai Seiya]. HEIGHT 83.7 cm (incl. base), WIDTH 93.7 cm (the wingspan) WEIGHT 36.7 kg Condition: Very good condition, minor wear and casting flaws as are to be expected. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop specializing in export wares of the highest quality. Production included human genre figures, vases and exotic bronze models of animals probably influenced by the opening of Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882. The present piece is a brilliant example of Seiya’s naturalistic bronzes. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related bronze model of an eagle by Genryusai Seiya, 92.2 cm wide, with a gnarled wood stand as opposed to the bronze base of the present lot, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 22 March 2001, lot 226 ( sold for 17,625 USD).
Galerie Zacke
Dec. 02, 2022
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A CHARMING AND RARE MINIATURE BRONZE VASE WITH MONKEYS
Est: €800 - €1,500
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A CHARMING AND RARE MINIATURE BRONZE VASE WITH MONKEYS By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya 誠谷 Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The vase with a bulbous body, rising from a short, splayed foot to a trumpet neck, flanked by three clambering monkeys, the larger one holding another monkey’s foot and leaning forward over the edge, a small monkey holding onto the edge of the upper rim. Their eyes inlaid in gilt, and the fur neatly incised. The recessed base signed SEIYA. HEIGHT 10.8 cm WEIGHT 310.4 g Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, few small nicks, and dents. Fine, chocolate brown patina. Provenance: British private collection.
Galerie Zacke
Nov. 20, 2022
JAPANESE MEIJI-ERA BRONZE OKIMONO MACAQUE MONKEY
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Japanese patinated bronze okimono, Macaque Monkey, Genryusai Seiya, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically cast, holding a persimmon in one forepaw, signed in the cast at underside, approx 10.25"h, 17.5"l, 7.5"w, 15.5lbs Start Price: $1,000.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 10, 2022
Genryusai Seiya: A Japanese Bronze Figure of an Entertainer
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Genryusai Seiya: A Japanese Bronze Figure of an Entertainer, the lady wears a long robe with a rice-straw hat on her head, she totters over a rough mound base while holding her hat in place with one hand and clutching a shamisen under the other arm, bears a foundry seal to base, height 41cms, Meiji Period; with later turned wood stand
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Nov. 03, 2022
GENRYUSAI SEIYA A Bronze Okimono (Table Ornament) of a Bactrian Camel Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
GENRYUSAI SEIYA A Bronze Okimono (Table Ornament) of a Bactrian Camel Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Naturalistically rendered, the shaggy camel standing upright, slightly turning to its left to look out, its two humps slightly shrunken and leaning to the left; signed in seal form Seiya sei. 23.2cm x 25cm (9 1/8in x 9 13/16in).
Bonhams
Nov. 03, 2022
GENRYUSAI SEIYA A Bronze Okimono (Table Ornament) of a Japanese Macaque Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
GENRYUSAI SEIYA A Bronze Okimono (Table Ornament) of a Japanese Macaque Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Naturalistically cast crawling on all fours, its head slightly raised and one forepaw clutching a leafy sprig of kaki (persimmon) fruit; signed in tensho script on its belly Genryusai Seiya tsukuru within a rectangular seal. 24cm x 43.5cm (9½in x 17 1/8in).
Bonhams
Aug. 08, 2022
A LARGE JAPANESE INLAID BRONZE VASE, GENRYUSAI SEIYA MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
A LARGE JAPANESE INLAID BRONZE VASE, GENRYUSAI SEIYA MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) A fine and large baluster shaped vase applied in high relief with patinated bronze inlays including a caparisoned elephant, a tethered hawk on a perch, a green patinated vase with iris decoration and various large archaic Chinese-style vases, signed on the underside 'Seiya saku'. 45cm high, 27cm diameter PROVENANCE: Judy and Ian Burrows Collection, Hobart, Tasmania, and thence by descent. Collected 1960 to early 1980s.
Leonard Joel
Jun. 17, 2022
Genryusai Seiya.
Est: €150 - €180
Skulptur einer Geisha mit Laute (Spitze besch.). Schwarz-braun patinierte Bronze in feiner und detaillierter Ausführung. Auf naturalistischem Sockel kalligraphische Siegelmarke des Künstlers Genryusai Seiya. Japan, Meiji-Periode, 1868-1912. H. 31,5 cm.
Dannenberg
May. 28, 2022
JAPANESE BRONZE PEASANT FIGURE BY SEIYA GENRYUSAI
Est: $100 - $150
Seiya Genryusai, Japanese, 19th century, bronze figure of a peasant, a Japanese Meiji Period sculpture. Marked with a seal to the base. Genryusai Seiya was the master craftsman in charge of a workshop that specialized in exporting wares of the highest quality. Production included human genre figures, vases, and exotic bronze models of animals. Antique Asian Sculptures and Art Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
May. 27, 2022
SEIYA: A BRONZE FIGURE OF A MUSICIAN PLAYING A SHAMISEN
Est: €600 - €1,200
SEIYA: A BRONZE FIGURE OF A MUSICIAN PLAYING A SHAMISEN By Genryusai Seiya, sealed Seiya saku Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting a wandering musician holding a shamisen in his left hand and strumming it with his right hand, with a money box at his feet and a parasol strapped to his back. Signed on the base with a seal SEIYA saku [made by Seiya]. HEIGHT 24.5 cm WEIGHT 2.3 kg Condition: Very good condition with some minor wear here and there including some small nicks and surface scratches. Provenance: Luxembourg private collection.
Galerie Zacke
May. 12, 2022
A BRONZE GROUP OF TWO TIGERS By Genryusai Seiya, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)
Est: £500 - £600
A BRONZE GROUP OF TWO TIGERS By Genryusai Seiya, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century The two tigers fiercely roaring at each other, one pinning its foe down with its forepaws in triumph, signed in a rectangular reserve Seiya saku (Made by Seiya); with an unassociated wood stand. The tigers: 10cm x 19cm (3 7/8in x 7½; the wood stand: 9.7cm x 18cm (3 13/16in x 7 1/16in). (2). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 05, 2022
Christopher Dresser for Minton, an Aesth
Est: £300 - £500
Christopher Dresser for Minton, an Aesthetic Movement fan vase, circa 1870, segmented form with five openings, on an ogee platform, flanked by serpent tongued dolphin brackets, decorated in the Chinese Cloisonne style on bleu celeste ground, five stylised daisies to each side, woven with blue ribbons, highlighted in gilt, the ends with Japanese floral lattice, impressed marks, 16cm high
Kinghams Auctioneers
Mar. 04, 2022
Genryusai Seiya, a Japanese bronze jardi
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Genryusai Seiya, a Japanese bronze jardiniere, Meiji, circa 1900, modelled in relief with elephants, ovoid form, supported by elephants, signed, 42cm diameter, 27cm high
Kinghams Auctioneers
Feb. 27, 2022
Genryusai Seiya Bronze Tiger Statue
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Late 19th century. Measures 24 x 9 3/4 inches.
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2021
A large Japanese bronze, Genryusai Seiya, late Meiji Period (1868-1912),
Est: £200 - £400
A large Japanese bronze, Genryusai Seiya, late Meiji Period (1868-1912), depicting a mother and child, the young mother reclining with eyes closed, her right arm leaning on her work basket enclosing her scythe, as a small child clambers over her legs, with cast square seal mark, 58.5cm wide long, 29cm high
Cheffins
Dec. 03, 2021
GENRYUSAI SEIYA: A SUPERB AND LARGE BRONZE KORO (INCENSE BURNER) DEPICTING FUGEN BOSATSU ATOP A CAPARISONED ELEPHANT
Est: €4,000 - €8,000
By Genryusai Seiya, signed Genryusai Seiya zo Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The bodhisattva is seated on a foliate-lobed saddle pierced to the underside, forming the cover of the incense burner with its silvered inset container below, atop the separately cast mighty elephant which is richly adorned with beaded jewelry suspending tassels, rosettes inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone, a saddlecloth with floral decoration, with a central stone to one side of the saddlecloth. The bodhisattva is seated in a relaxed pose, wearing long flowing robes opening at the chest adorned with beaded jewelry, holding a scroll in one hand, scarves billowing around him. The face with a serene expression marked by heavy-lidded eyes below gently arched eyebrows centered by a mother-of-pearl byakugo (urna), with full lips forming a subtle smile. The hair elegantly falling over the shoulders and secured by a diadem. LENGTH 41 cm WEIGHT (excluding base) 9.2 kg Condition: Very good condition with minor natural wear and casting flaws, some inlays lost or renewed, few minuscule nicks and light scratches. Provenance: From a private collection in London, United Kingdom. The elephant with a regal expression marked by the large and neatly rendered eyes, with prominent tusks and trunk as well as large ears. Its head is topped by a finial reminiscent of those found on Mandarin hats. With a European wood base of oval form with a gilt-bronze beaded border. (2) Samantabhadra (Fugen Bosatsu) is the bodhisattva associated with the practice of Buddhist teaching and joins Manjushri (Monju Bosatsu), the lord of transcendent wisdom, in a trinity with Shakyamuni Buddha. The deity is known as ‘He whose bounty is omnipresent’ and represents the Buddhist Law and compassion. The bodhisattva is borne by a white elephant, symbolic of the strength achieved through the practice of Buddhism. Auction comparison: Compare a related but larger and earlier bronze depicting Samantabhadra on his elephant, dated 17th century and sold at the 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition as an “Old Bronze Okimono”, at Zacke, Fine Chinese Art, Buddhism & Hinduism, 16 October 2021, Vienna, lot 387 ( sold for 13,904 EUR).
Galerie Zacke
Dec. 03, 2021
SEIYA: A LARGE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A ROARING LION
Est: €750 - €1,500
By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya sei Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Massively and naturalistically cast as a striding and roaring lion with a luxurious mane and a long tail. Signed underneath within a square cartouche SEIYA sei [made by Seiya]. LENGTH 44 cm WEIGHT 5.3 kg Condition: Excellent condition, minor wear. Provenance: Viennese private estate.
Galerie Zacke
Dec. 03, 2021
SEIYA: A BRONZE OKIMONO OF A LION
Est: €400 - €800
By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya saku Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely cast standing foursquare with a powerful expression, the mouth open revealing sharp teeth, the lion further with a wavy mane, long tail, and large eyes. The underside with the signature SEIYA saku within a rectangular reserve. LENGTH 25 cm WEIGHT 1,171 g Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting flaws. Provenance: Berwick House, Shropshire, United Kingdom. In August 1875, James Watson, who would later serve as the Conservative MP for Shrewsbury from 1885 to 1892, bought Berwick House at auction, with its fine well-timbered park and estate. By 1879, Watson turned his sights to forming a collection of suitably impressive paintings and furnishings for the recreated rooms, and over the years built a substantial collection including many fine Japanese works of art.
Galerie Zacke
Dec. 03, 2021
SEIYA: A BRONZE OKIMONO OF A TIGER AND CROCODILE
Est: €600 - €1,200
By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya sei Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely cast with a dark finish as a dynamic battle between a tiger and a crocodile, the surface finely worked and exhibiting a variety of textures with the tiger stripes and crocodile scales realistically rendered. Signed underneath inside a square cartouche SEIYA sei [made by Seiya]. With an associated, old wood base. LENGTH 20.5 cm WEIGHT 937 g (excl. base) and 1,233 g (incl. base) Condition: Very good condition, some wear to edges. Provenance: From a Viennese private estate.
Galerie Zacke
Dec. 03, 2021
SEIYA: A RARE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A RHINOCEROS AND TIGERS
Est: €750 - €1,500
By Genryusai Seiya, signed Seiya sei Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely cast as two tigers engaged in a brutal fight with a rhinoceros, which is pinning down one of the tigers as the other attacks it from behind. Note the appealing contrast in color and texture between the tigers’ furs and rhinoceros’ skin. Signed SEIYA sei to the rhinoceros’ belly. LENGTH 20.5 cm WEIGHT 1,580 g Condition: Good condition with minor wear and minimal casting flaws, a small loss to the tail of one tiger. Provenance: From a US private collection in New York. Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman in charge of a workshop specializing in export wares of the highest quality. Production included human genre figures, vases and exotic bronze models of animals probably influenced by the opening of Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882. The present piece is a rarely seen subject by the artist.
Galerie Zacke
Nov. 11, 2021
Genryusai Seiya: A Japanese Cast Bronze Model of a Lion
Est: £250 - £350
Genryusai Seiya: A Japanese Cast Bronze Model of a Lion, the animal is standing four-square with head raised and mouth open in a roar, the eyes inlaid in glass, length 42cms, cast seal beneath, Meiji PeriodProvenance: From the estate of the late Selwyn Demmy.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Nov. 04, 2021
A bronze group of a water buffalo and tiger By Genryusai Seiya, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
A bronze group of a water buffalo and tiger By Genryusai Seiya, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century The large bull lowering its head, attempting to fend off its attacker, the tiger standing on its hindlegs, clambering onto the buffalo's back, opening its mouth wide to bite into the buffalo's neck, signed in a rectangular reserve Seiya saku (Made by Seiya); with an unassociated wood stand. The buffalo and tiger group: 11.5cm x 32.3cm (4½in x 12 11/16in); the wood stand: 15.5cm x 32cm (6 1/8in x 12 9/16in). (2). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams