17th Sep, 2025 13:00

Dawsons Discovery

 
 

A large Japanese patinated bronze Jizai Okimono of a Spiny Lobster, Meiji period, (late 19th/early 20th century), the fully articulated body with lifelike mobility and realistic raised surfaces, unsigned, 54 cm long x 28 cm wide.

Estimate
£3,000 - £5,000
 

Buyer's premium: 27.50% +VAT


 

A large Japanese patinated bronze Jizai Okimono of a Spiny Lobster, Meiji period, (late 19th/early 20th century), the fully articulated body with lifelike mobility and realistic raised surfaces, unsigned, 54 cm long x 28 cm wide.

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Auction: Dawsons Discovery, 17th Sep, 2025

This highly anticipated event will showcase an extraordinary array of artworks and highly collectable items, including Ceramics, Bronzes, and Decorative Art, alongside a distinguished selection of rare Medals and Memorabilia – which includes rare Music Memorabilia from The Beatles and The Smiths.

 

Please note: This is an online sale only; there are no bidders in the room.

Dawsons are proud members of the Art Loss Register, so you can buy with confidence.

All items with an upper estimate value equal to or above £1,500 in this catalogue are searched against the ALR database.

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Unit 8 Cordwallis Business Park, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7BU

Friday 12th September - 10am-5pm

Monday 15th September - 10am-5pm

Tuesday 16th September - 10am-5pm

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For jewellery and small unbreakable items, within the UK we offer either Royal Mail Special Delivery postage up to £2500 in value, or scheduled courier delivery for values above - please contact us to arrange shipping to your door.

 

International Buyers: Please contact recommended shippers below:

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Sackville-West: 02080 909988 office@sackvillewest.co.uk

Pack & Send Reading: 0118 958 4498 reading@packsend.co.uk

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