Japanese Bronze Figure of Attendant w/ Chamara
Japanese large bronze sculpture in two parts depicting an attendant standing atop a rocky base and holding a chamara fly-whisk or -swish used to sweep ignorance and fan deities, the figure's face, hands, and bare feet in gilt bronze, circa early twentieth century. Fly-whisk: 51" H x 12" diameter; figure: 42" H x 19" W x 13" D. Provenance: Property from an Upper East Side townhouse.
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Japanese large bronze sculpture in two parts depicting an attendant standing atop a rocky base and holding a chamara fly-whisk or -swish used to sweep ignorance and fan deities, the figure's face, hands, and bare feet in gilt bronze, circa early twentieth century. Fly-whisk: 51" H x 12" diameter; figure: 42" H x 19" W x 13" D. Provenance: Property from an Upper East Side townhouse.
Condition Report: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Auctions at Showplace will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Auctions at Showplace does not provide any shipping or packing services. We happily provide a list of recommended shippers who can provide shipping quotes prior to bidding.