Tang: A Gilt Bronze Horse Statue. Comes fitted with a base. Height: 17cm (without base) Length: 17.5cm (without base)
馬自古以來被人們喜愛，傳統藝術對馬的塑造，一直連綿不絕，悠久的馬文化歷史中產生了許多關於馬的藝術作品，譬如東漢的馬超龍雀和唐代的昭陵六駿，皆是舉世聞名的名馬，駿馬在中國古代是作戰、運輸和通訊中最為迅速有效的工具，馬匹對於國家的強弱盛衰起著重要作用，可視為權勢與財富的象徵，因此唐代雕塑馬在工藝美術史中具有的與眾不同的神韻和氣質，而深受藏家喜愛。銅馬呈站立形態，以精銅圓雕鑄造，身軀健碩，頭面平直而偏長，雙目圓隆高凸，耳短，馬張口，若嘶鳴狀，頭部細節生動，十分警覺，四肢長，骨骼堅實，肌肉飽滿，脖子上的鬃毛做幾何化扁平處理，分披頸側，凸顯了馬的肥碩與健壯，一腳前探，發力欲奔，馬尾婉轉後揚，雄健有力，該件造型勻稱，威武雄壯，並無矯飾，鎏金厚重，金光燦燦，然肌肉線條塑造極具張力，呈現出一種雄渾壯麗的美感，頗顯古樸拙雅之風韻。

日本安源正之傳承佛教藝術。安源正之先生是日本昭和時代著名的大律師，曾在東京開設Yashara Legal Charter Office。安源正志先生於日本大正11年5月出生。他於 2021 年 2 月 12 日去世，享年 98 歲。他的家庭屬於當地一個著名的家庭。他的父親對中國文化情有獨鍾，多年來收藏了許多精美的中國藝術品。他們是昭和時代日本主要藝術俱樂部的VIP會員。台灣人徐燦煌先生是中國味精貿易有限公司董事長，在與日方從事食品添加劑外貿業務時，受到日本人的不公平對待。隨後，安源正之先生全力支持，為許先生伸張正義。後來，兩人成為了非常要好的朋友。得知安源正植先生對中國古物情有獨鍾，徐先生贈送了一些他多年收藏的精美藏品，以示他們深厚的友誼。 經深入溝通，委託方同意委託我司拍賣公司拍賣這些珍品。涉及的批次為批次#1 至批次#30、批次#304 至批次#363。

Japan's Anyuan Zhengzhi Heritage Buddhist Art. Mr. Anyuan Zhengzhi was a well-known barrister during the Showa period in Japan, who used to open the Yashara Legal Charter Office in Tokyo. Mr Anyuan Zhengzhi was born in Japan Taisho Year 11th, May in Japan. He passed away in Feburary 12, 2021 at 98 years old. His family belonged to a famous local family. His father had a special liking for Chinese culture and had collected many exquisite Chinese artworks over the years. They were VIP members of the major art clubs in Japan during the Showa period.

Mr. Canhuang Xu from Taiwan is the chairman of China Monosodium Glutamate Trading Co., Ltd. When he was involved in foreign trade business of food additives with the Japanese side, he was treated unfairly by the Japanese. Later on, Mr. Anyuan Zhengzhi gave full support and tried fight justice for Mr Xu. Later on, both of them became very close friends. Knowing that Mr. Anyuan Zhengzhi had a liking for Chinese antiquities, Mr Xu presented some exquisite collections that he had collected for many years to show their deep friendship.

Through in-depth communication, The consignor agrees to appoint our auction company to auction these treasure items. The lots involved are lot# 1 to lot# 30, lot#304 to lot #363.

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