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26 | A FINE PARCEL GILT BRONZE OF
DARUMA AWAKENING ATTRIBUTED
TO MIYAO EISUKE

Unsigned, attributed to Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

A parcel gilt two-color character bronze of the
awakening Daruma, stretching his arms above his
head and yawning. Hem of cowl and jewelry inlaid
in 22 carat gold, details such as beard or breast hair
neatly incised. Decisively attributed to Miyao Eisuke of
Yokohama. On an associated wood stand.
HEIGHT 21.3 cm (just the figure) and 26 cm (including
base)
WEIGHT 1026 grams (the statue including the base)
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and
traces of use. The wood stand with extensive wear,
age cracks and losses.
Provenance: From an English collector.
If it weren’t for the missing signature, this author
would swear that this work is from the own hand
of Miyao Eisuke, no less, as the quality of the
workmanship simply does not permit any other
conclusion.

Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

25 | A PARCEL GILT BRONZE OF DARUMA
AWAKENING ATTRIBUTED TO MIYAO EISUKE
Unsigned, attributed to Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

A large and finely patinated two-color bronze of the awakening
Daruma, stretching his arms and yawning. His eyes are inlaid in
gold and bronze and details such as beard, teeth or eyebrows
are masterfully incised. The massive stand has been carved of
limestone to imitate a craggy rock. The material has beautifully
patinated to a rusty copper tone. It is quite possible that this is the
original stand! Decisively attributed to Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama.
HEIGHT 30.8 cm (including limestone stand)
WEIGHT 3.5 kilograms (the statue including the limestone stand)
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and traces of use.
The limestone stand with some wear and minuscule losses. Daruma
may have once held something in his proper right hand (probably a
hossu), which is now missing.
Provenance: From an English collector.
If it weren’t for the missing signature, this author would swear
that this work is from the own hand of Miyao Eisuke, no less, as
the quality of the workmanship simply does not permit any other
conclusion.

Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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