A masterpiece of the sculpting world, Seibo Kitamura's immortal work, "Joyful Girl" bronze statue, with original wooden box, unexhibited. Member of the Japan Art Academy Open palms. A mouth that seems about to speak. This masterpiece by the great artist Seibo Kitamura, which fills the heart with happiness just by being there, is reproduced in every detail with the refined touch of Seibo's art by the skilled techniques of Takaoka copperware, boasting a 400-year tradition. This is a charming and dignified bronze statue that can be displayed anywhere and will soothe your heart just by looking at it. Brief Biography Seibo Kitamura (1884-1987) Born in Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture in 1884. Graduated from the Sculpture Department of Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts in 1907. First selected for the 2nd Bunten Exhibition in 1908. Graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1912. Selected for the 10th Exhibition in 1916. Professor at Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1921. Member of the Imperial Art Academy in 1925. Completed the Nagasaki Peace Statue (Nagasaki Peace Park) in 1955. Awarded the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit in 1958. Died in 1987. A representative sculptor of the Showa era, known for the Nagasaki Peace Statue and the Itagaki Taisuke statue (National Diet Building). He lived a long life of 102 years and was awarded the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit in 1958. He is a master from Nagasaki Prefecture, known for his robust male figures and bronze statues, who continued to create even after the age of 100. Representative works: "Nagasaki Peace Statue" (Nagasaki City), "Mr. Itagaki Taisuke" (National Diet Building), "Grandson of the General" (Bunten Special Selection). Style: Specializes in powerful male figures with muscular physiques, and after the war, he created many statues with a wish for peace. Features: He was active as a sculptor until his death at the age of 102, and his motto was "Unceasing progress." Related information: The "Seibo Kitamura Award" exists in the Japan Sculpture Association and has contributed to the promotion of art. ◉Condition All items in the current set are shown in the photos. It is unexhibited, so it is clean. The storage condition is also good. All accessories are included. The purchase was around 1989. Authenticity guaranteed, items from a home clear-out. ◉Delivery Method Designated courier, including shipping. - Material: Bronze - Design: Girl statue - Accessories: Paulownia wooden box, colored paper, biographical notes, etc. Authenticity guaranteed - Artist: Seibo Kitamura Thank you for viewing.