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Art Deco Bronze Samurai Warrior Sculpture on Marble Base

By: Unknown; likely a Western foundry or decorative arts manufacturer

Style: Art Deco Japanese Revival

Origin: Likely France or Austria, with Japanese subject

Materials: Patinated bronze, marble base

Age: Circa 1920-1940

Condition: Very good (no obvious chips or losses to base or figure, but more detail images needed for certainty)

Value: $300 - $600 (auction liquidation estimate if authentic and undamaged)

Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible in the provided image.

Date: 2025-06-30 12:53:05.041315

Description:

A dynamic bronze sculpture depicts a Japanese samurai in mid-action, wielding a raised katana, with another sword at his side. The sculpture is mounted on a black marble base with pronounced white veining and bevelled edges, a typical pairing in early-to-mid 20th century decorative arts. The samurai is modeled in dramatic movement with stylized drapery and armor details. This piece is representative of the popular fascination with Japanese themes in Western decorative arts during the Art Deco period (1920s–1930s).

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This is an attractive decorative bronze, executed with technical precision and dramatic flair. While the figural subject is Japanese, the execution and materials are strongly Western and consistent with the Art Deco period’s fascination with exoticism and martial subjects. Likely produced in France or Austria for the decorative export market. Cast and patina quality appear good, but this type of subject is frequently reproduced; value depends on age, patina, and foundry mark, if present. No visible signature or foundry stamp from main image.

Individual Images:

whole item

Provenance:

No provenance documentation provided.

Condition:

Very good (no obvious chips or losses to base or figure, but more detail images needed for certainty)

Identification Score: 90%

The style, material, and sculptural handling are typical of early-mid 20th century Art Deco bronzes, and the Japanese samurai subject was especially popular in this period. The black marble base is consistent with European Art Deco bronzes.

Authenticity Score: 60%

The sculpture appears consistent with original 1920s-1930s decorative bronzes, but this specific subject is widely reproduced, sometimes as late as the 1980s or later. No signature, evident artificial patina, or base detail visible in this sole image, so while it could be genuine Art Deco, a later high-quality reproduction remains possible.

Image Memory Note

Bronze samurai figure on black marble base, possibly Western Art Deco with Japanese subject. No foundry mark visible; subject to confirmation if more details provided.

Keywords

bronze, Art Deco, samurai, Japanese revival, sculpture, France, Austria, marble base, 20th century

Report ID:  : bjwadz

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