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KANO SEIUN I: A MASSIVE (58 CM) BRONZE SCULPTURE OF KANNON BOSATSU
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06月12日 晚上7点 开拍 / 06月10日 下午3点 截止委托
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KANO SEIUN I: A MASSIVE (58 CM) BRONZE SCULPTURE OF KANNON BOSATSU

By Kano Seiun I (b. 1871), signed Seiun saku kore
Japan, early 20th century, Meiji (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926)

Magnificently cast, this bronze sculpture depicts Kannon Bosatsu seated in regal ease upon a separately cast rocky outcrop, reclining on the left hand, which rests upon the rugged ledge, while the right hand is placed gently upon the lap. The figure is clad in loose-fitting robes that cascade in beautifully rendered folds across the torso, opening over the chest to reveal an elaborate necklace. The meditative expression is serene, with heavy-lidded, downcast eyes centered by a small urna, a slender nose, and full lips. The neatly arranged hair, with several locks falling over the shoulders, is secured by a delicate foliate tiara and a high hooded cape. The rocky formation is signed SEIUN saku kore [this is made by Seiun].

HEIGHT 58 cm
WEIGHT 18.5 kg

Condition: Good condition with surface wear and expected casting-inherent irregularities, including minor cracks and pinholes. Small losses to the fingers of the left hand. Scattered minute nicks and light surface scratches. The bronze surface exhibiting a dark, naturally grown, fine patina with reddish undertones.

Kano Seiun I, born Kano Ginzaburo in 1871, was a prominent Japanese bronze artist of the early 20th century, later adopting the art name Hoshosai. He studied under the eminent metalworker Oshima Joun (1858–1940), from whom he acquired a refined technical discipline rooted in traditional craftsmanship. Kano exhibited at the government-sponsored Bunten exhibitions, gaining recognition within official artistic circles, and also participated in the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris. His exact date of death remains unknown, though records indicate that he was still active as late as 1937.

Kannon Bosatsu, known in Sanskrit as Avalokiteshvara (The Lord Who Regards All), is one of the principal bodhisattvas of Amida Nyorai (Buddha Amitabha). As the embodiment of compassion, Kannon is revered for listening to the suffering of sentient beings and guiding them toward salvation. Kannon remains one of the most widely venerated deities in Japan and throughout Asia, both historically and in modern times. This sculpture's portrayal of Kannon, serene and compassionate, reflects the deity’s powerful role in Buddhist belief as a compassionate savior.

Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related bronze figure of seated Kannon Bosatsu, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, 44.4 cm high, at Bonhams, Property from the Collection of Drs. Edmund and Julie Lewis. Part 1, New York, 11 September 2019, lot 581 (sold for USD 7,575 or approx. EUR 8,300 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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