Art Deco Sacred Lion Or Chimera - Japan 1930-50 - Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981)

Art Deco Sacred Lion Or Chimera - Japan 1930-50 - Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981)-photo-3

Art Deco Sacred Lion Or Chimera - Japan 1930-50 - Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981)-photo-4

Art Deco Sacred Lion Or Chimera - Japan 1930-50 - Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981)-photo-1

Art Deco Sacred Lion Or Chimera - Japan 1930-50 - Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981)-photo-5

Art Deco Sacred Lion Or Chimera - Japan 1930-50 - Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981)-photo-6

Art Deco Sacred Lion Or Chimera - Japan 1930-50 - Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981)-photo-7

Object description :

"Art Deco Sacred Lion Or Chimera - Japan 1930-50 - Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981)"

The proud animal has overdeveloped musculature (inspired by medieval sculpture from the Nara period). It is a chimera that was offered to temples. The sculptor was an academic (member of the Nitten, Salon des beaux arts). We know of his work mainly animal sculptures.
Work from the 30s-50s
3,8 kg.

Price: 600 €

Artist: Hideyoshi Nakagaki (1906-1981) Japon
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Deco
Condition: Good condition

Material: Bronze

Reference: 1449484