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Bronze Horse sculpture object by a well known Japanese Metal artist KK73
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Bronze Horse sculpture object by a well known Japanese Metal artist Saegusa Soutarou < KK73RT >
Sotaro Saegusa was born in 1911 in Kagawa Prefecture of Japan.
He graduated from the Kagawa Prefectural Technical School in 1930
and the Sculpting School of Tokyo School of Fine Arts.
Saegusa initially specialized in oil painting and large scale public sculpture.
He later worked as a professor at the Nagoya University of Arts until retiring in 1986.
Saegusa was a member of the Japan Artists' Association, Japan Sculptors' Association and Shin Kozo Exhibition Paintings Division.
Saegusa won a number of prestigious awards during his career.
In 1941, his works were selected for the 8th Shin Kozo Exhibition Western Painting Division
and the 15th Imperial Exhibition Sculpture Division
and he was invited to take part in the exhibition every year he was active.
His works are included in the collections of a number of arts museums and displayed in public parks and square in many cities in Japan.
Saegusa continued to work as an artist after his retirement and was still active as an artist into his 90s.
After he retired, Saegusa focused on sculptures of animals in bronze and iron and also made incense burners and vases.
Sotaro Saegusa passed away in 2006.
The item is in good shape with only minor abrasions . please refer photos .
Showa period , mid 20 th century
Size : 7 x23 cm, H 22cm ( 2.8x 9 inch ,H 8.7 inch )
Weight : 2k
g (4.4 lb) with original wooden box 3kg (6.6lb)
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