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Nakahara Nantenbo (1839-1925) - Daruma
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Pre 1920 item# 1138229
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This portrait of Daruma by Nantenbo has an uncertain, inquisitive quality. The line of his robe is extremely abbreviated, a large brush loaded with ink defines the robe in a simple, sweeping statement.
The painting is in reasonable condition with some foxing and creasing present. The lower three inches of the painting are dirty. The mounting is original.
The image measures 54'' by 13'' (137 by 33 cm). The scroll measures 79'' by 18.5'' (201 by 47 cm).
Nantenbo (Nantembo), Toju Zenchu, did not start painting in earnest until he was already more than 65 years old. Despite this relatively advanced age he was one of the most productive and important Zenga artists in the Meiji/Taisho era and without a doubt the best-known 20th century Zen painter in the West. He derived his name Nantembo from his bo (staff) cut from a 200-year-old Nanten tree. He used it to instruct his students and was a favorite illustration in his well known adage "To he who answers a strike of the Nanten; To he who refrains a strike of the Nanten". Born Keisuke to the Shioda samurai family in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture in North-West Kyushu, he resolved to become a monk at the age of 7. At the age of 11 he began his training in the Yuko-ji temple in Hirado where he received the name Nakahara Toju. Six years later he traveled to Kyoto to receive training at Empukuji temple. Most of his mature life he spent traveling and teaching. After meeting Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) in 1885 they established a Zen training center at the Dorin-ji temple. Both men greatly influenced each other. He became abbot of Zuigan-ji, Matsushima in 1891 and in 1902 abbot of Bairin-ji and Kaisei-ji. In 1908 he was named the 586th kancho (Chief Abbot) of Myoshin-ji, but spent the remainder of his life at Kaisei-ji. Much admonished in his lifetime for his firebrand ways and infamous for angering superiors, his reputation and charisma did much to promote the revival of Zen in the early 20th century. For more information on this important Zen Master, see the art of 20th Century Zen by Stephen Addis and Audrey Yoshiko Seo.
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18c - 36 Immortal Poets
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Pre 1800 item# 1136854
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$800
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Originally belonging to a set of 36 these remaining leaves are being sold separately. Called 'Sanjurokasen' in Japanese, which is literally 'thirty-six immortal poets', they are imaginary portraits of the 36 outstanding poets from the 7th to 10th centuries selected by Fujiwara no Kinto (966-1041). Painted with ink and pigment on gold leaf these works date to the 18th century. They are particularly refined, not only regarding the quality of the artist, but also in the opulent gold leaf and pigments used. My close-up images of their faces and hair do not do justice to the exquisite detail and delicate colors.
They are in reasonably good condition. Some worm holes have been patched. There are some visible scratches and wear. They are presently unmounted and being sold as is.
Each one measures approximately 9.8'' by 7.7'' (25 by 19.5 cm).
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18c - 36 Immortal Poets
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Pre 1800 item# 1136852
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$700
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Originally belonging to a set of 36 these remaining leaves are being sold separately. Called 'Sanjurokasen' in Japanese, which is literally 'thirty-six immortal poets', they are imaginary portraits of the 36 outstanding poets from the 7th to 10th centuries selected by Fujiwara no Kinto (966-1041). Painted with ink and pigment on gold leaf these works date to the 18th century. They are particularly refined, not only regarding the quality of the artist, but also in the opulent gold leaf and pigments used. My close-up images of their faces and hair do not do justice to the exquisite detail and delicate colors.
They are in reasonably good condition. Some worm holes have been patched. There are some visible scratches and wear. They are presently unmounted and being sold as is.
Each one measures approximately 9.8'' by 7.7'' (25 by 19.5 cm).
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18c - 36 Immortal Poets
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Pre 1800 item# 1136849
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$500
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Originally belonging to a set of 36 these remaining leaves are being sold separately. Called 'Sanjurokasen' in Japanese, which is literally 'thirty-six immortal poets', they are imaginary portraits of the 36 outstanding poets from the 7th to 10th centuries selected by Fujiwara no Kinto (966-1041). Painted with ink and pigment on gold leaf these works date to the 18th century. They are particularly refined, not only regarding the quality of the artist, but also in the opulent gold leaf and pigments used. My close-up images of their faces and hair do not do justice to the exquisite detail and delicate colors.
They are in reasonably good condition. Some worm holes have been patched. There are some visible scratches and wear. They are presently unmounted and being sold as is.
Each one measures approximately 9.8'' by 7.7'' (25 by 19.5 cm).
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18c - 36 Immortal Poets
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Pre 1800 item# 1136847
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$500
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Originally belonging to a set of 36 these remaining leaves are being sold separately. Called 'Sanjurokasen' in Japanese, which is literally 'thirty-six immortal poets', they are imaginary portraits of the 36 outstanding poets from the 7th to 10th centuries selected by Fujiwara no Kinto (966-1041). Painted with ink and pigment on gold leaf these works date to the 18th century. They are particularly refined, not only regarding the quality of the artist, but also in the opulent gold leaf and pigments used. My close-up images of their faces and hair do not do justice to the exquisite detail and delicate colors.
They are in reasonably good condition. Some worm holes have been patched. There are some visible scratches and wear. They are presently unmounted and being sold as is.
Each one measures approximately 9.8'' by 7.7'' (25 by 19.5 cm).
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Early 19c - Gold leaf screen
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Pre 1900 item# 1134746
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$2500
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A luxurious six-fold gold leaf screen dating to the very early 19th century, circa 1800-1820. 450 individual pieces of gold were hand beaten to an incredibly fine 0.0001mm in thickness before being applied to the paper screen. Its age has imparted a lovely patina on the gold. Such screens of undecorated gold leaf were originally made for use as backdrops for speakers at important ceremonies both religious and secular.
The screen stands 67'' high and measures 145'' across (171 by 370 cm).
The screen is in very good, original condition in all respects
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Baba Chikukan (fl.1834-1844) - Aquatic scene
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Pre 1900 item# 1134348
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$1700
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This highly accomplished aquatic scene is dated the 7th year of the Kaei period (1854). Fish exemplify creatures who achieve happiness by being perfectly in tune with their natural environment with such thoughts being founded in the philosophies of Daoism.
The work has been painted on silk with ink and color.
The painting is in very good condition, the original silk mounting is in reasonable condition. The mounting is slightly creased and the painting is lifting off in places.
The image measures 36'' by 15'' (90 by 38 cm). The scroll measures 67'' by 20'' (171 by 51 cm).
The painting is signed Chikukan. The top seal reads Baba, the bottom seal Chikukan no in (the middle seal remains unread). It is the work of the nanga artist Baba Chikukan who is noted in Araki as having flourished during the Tenpo era (1834-1844).
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Morimura Yoshine (1871-1938) - Shijo crane screen
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Pre 1910 item# 1133588
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$2200
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Dated the 33rd year of the Meiji period (1900), this matching pair of crane paintings have recently been mounted as a smaller two-fold screen. They are the work of Morimura Yoshine from his earlier days with the Shijo school.
Very finely painted with ink, color and gofun on silk.
The paintings are in good condition. The screen is perfect.
Each image measures 50'' by 22'' (127 by 57 cm). The screen measures 60'' by 61'' (152 by 154 cm).
Morimura Yoshine (1871-1938). Born in Aichi prefecture. He originally studied with the Shijo school under Kimura Unkei. He later turned to Yamato-e, studying under Kimura Kinshu and Hibino Hakukei. He was a regular exhibitor with the National Bunten/Teiten. He exhibited works with Bunten 6, 8 and 9. Teiten 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 and also with the 1st Shinbunten.
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Komizo Kazuo (1932-1997) - Yuzen dyed silk screen
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Pre 1980 item# 1131177
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$1200
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A small, modern two-fold Yuzen dyed silk screen from the recently deceased master Komizo Kazuo. The abstract design captures light reflecting through a dense bamboo forest.
The screen is in perfect condition.
The screen stands 40'' high and measures 43'' across (101 by 110 cm).
Komizo Kazuo (1932-1997), born in Kyoto, graduated from the kyoto city university of arts in 1957. He studied under Tomimoto Kenkichi, Inagaki Nenjiro and Kowai Tomonosuke. He won numerous prizes throughout his career and was well known for his series of silk dyed woodblock print designs. He founded the Azami company in Kyoto.
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Early 18c - 'The song of everlasting sorrow'
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Pre 1800 item# 1130587
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A pair of smaller six-fold screens dating to the very early 18th century, circa 1710/20. The pair depict two scenes from 'The song of everlasting sorrow', a narrative poem by the Chinese poet Bo Juyi (772–846) of the Tang dynasty. On the right screen we have act 4 where the emperor, consumed by passion for Yang Guifei, increasingly neglects the important business of government. The left screen represents act 5 with General An Lushan leading the rebels into the capital to confront the emperor. The enduring allure of this story in the Japanese visual and literary arts reflects both a strong emotional identification with its themes of love, death, and longing, and the persistent idea of Tang dynasty China as a cultural golden age. With this particular pair of screens the individual gold-leaf squares have been placed over built-up gofun giving the screens an incredibly textured and gorgeous background. A hugely time-consuming task. This, in conjunction with the obvious skill of the painter, the use of fine quality pigments and also the stunning (and complete), original metalwork, indicate that the family who commissioned them was of the highest level.
The screens are in need of remounting. The panels are in very good condition and the screens will restore very nicely. Ultimately the screens will be in very good condition. Please contact me regarding this.
Each screen stand 42'' high and measures 112'' across (106 by 284 cm).
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