Bronze Sculpture - Tiger - Meiji Period

Rare and imposing bronze sculpture representing a roaring tiger on a wooden base. Three stamps on the underside including the signature ATSUYOSHO SAKU, a large stamp bearing the mark of the company MARUKI, SEISAKU and the "special" KANJI TOKU Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912). Note: ATSUYOSHI, was a great Japanese bronze master who worked during the Meiji period, mainly for the MARUKI company, a Tokyo-based company specializing in netsukés and metal items, he mainly devoted himself to the creation of animal subjects (tigers in various positions) but also other animals (elephants, bears, etc.) Tiger dimension length 71 cm height 37 cm - Base 80 x 28 cm -A certificate from Mrs. Anne Papillon d'Alton (expert in Paris) will be provided.  Neat, secure and tracked shipping, for destinations outside France, me consult, thank you ref 3645