A monumental two-part bronze model of a standing crane (鶴, tsuru)

Description:

Japan, Meiji Period, late 19th c.
H. ca. 287 cm
Cast in seperate parts featuring a long-legged crane with an outstretched neck and open beak holding his prey, a snake. Four-parts, screwed together.
Acquired by Bayer AG from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of presentation in the park.
This lot is subject to standard taxation: a premium of 24.5 % will be charged on the hammer price. Statutory VAT is payable on the hammer price plus premium.