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Japanese round shaped rabbits bronze pair Hiroharu Hiramatsu Showa era

About the Item

Pair of bronze rabbits running, their legs forming a round shape. Made by Hiroharu Hiramatsu (1896 Hyôgo prefecture – 1971, Fukushima,平松宏春). Specialized in metal art, he is a councilor of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition. He studied with Katsura Mitsuharu (1871-1962), one of the great metallurgists of the modern era. Selected for the first time at the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition in 1934, he has been presenting his work every year, and since then he has been presenting as one of the leading artists in the craft division after the war. On several occasions, he has served as a judge of the Japan Fine Arts Exhibition and the Osaka Prefectural and City Exhibition. Some of his works has been purchased by the Imperial Household Agency and was a gift to Their Majesties Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako, Crown Prince Akihito and Prince Masahito of Hitachi. Hiroharu is also a member of the Association of Contemporary Craft Artists and a professor at Osaka University of Art. He was awarded the Osaka Prefectural Art Prize and he was made an honorary citizen of Ikeda city. Signed on the back of the large rabbit « made by Hiroharu » (宏春作). Hiroharu Hiramatsu (1896-1971) – Japon, Osaka prefecture – Showa era (1926-1989) Large rabbit : height 4.7 in (12 cm) – width 2.3 in (6 cm) – depth 5.9 in (15 cm) Small rabbit: height 2 in (5.5 cm) – width 1.2 in (3.3 cm) – depth: 2.4 in (6.5 cm)

Creator:
Hiroharu Hiramatsu (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 2.33 in (5.9 cm)
Style:
Japonisme (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1935
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
PARIS, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 2023-1139/11401stDibs: LU8311237639412

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