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A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture…
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A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a father and his son, the father stands in traditional multi-layered robes, his attention drawn to his son lying between his feet, circular base, original patina, applied tablet with double character signature and other incised character marks to base. Raised on a carved hardwood stand. Provenance: Ex. the estate of Fred Ambler, OBE, JP, 1894-1983, 'A lad from Yorkshire Mill Town', a prominent Aucklander, founder of Ambler & Co. in 1919 (Summit Shirts, etc.). Fred was innovative and stuck rigidly to the quality ethos in everything he did. He was very active in the Auckland community including time as an Auckland City Councillor. Height 53 cm
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Oriental: Bronze