Sekka (b.1867) - Cat under hibiscus
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Pre 1930 item# 797699
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An early 20th century nihonga painting of a cat napping under a flowering hibiscus. Charming subject matter and exquisite brushwork afford the painting a traditional Japanese sensitivity, and one closely interwoven with the spring and early summer seasons.
The work has been rendered on silk with ink, gofun and color. It is in very good original condition. There is one relatively mild water stain at the bottom of the brocade mounting.
The scroll measures 77.5 by 21. The image measures 51 b ...click for details
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Taika (1899-1980) - Nihonga hawk screen
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Pre 1940 item# 790345
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A two fold nihonga screen from the early Showa era (early 1930's) by Inohara Taika.
In response to the ominous black skies of the monsoon season an enormous eagle has inflated itself and is calling to the heavens. Vivid greens detail the hardy foliage clinging to the mountainside, the brilliant blue pigment cascading water. The setting sun is barely visible at the lower left though it casts a rich golden glow through the ink washed sky.
Painted on silk with ink, pigments, gold and go ...click for details
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Mio Goseki (1885-1946) - 'Quiet moon'
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Pre 1930 item# 788078
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A nihonga painting of a tiger reclining on a sandy beach with the moon struggling to penetrate the overcast sky. An irresistible glint in the tiger's eye along with exceptional attention to detail and coloring has created a truly life like image. Painted in Taisho 15 or 1926 the work is titled 'Kangetsu yui', or 'Quiet moon, restrained intimidation'.
Complete with its original double wooden storage box, the painting is in good condition. Light foxing is present although n ...click for details
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Taisho - Summer foxgloves
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Pre 1930 item# 786829
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An oversized Taisho period work (circa 1915/1920) depicting a pair of exotic foreign birds sheltering from the heat of summer amongst a group of foxgloves. Rich green foliage gives way to long spikes of drooping bell shaped flowers in hues of amaranth purple fringed with pink.
Painted on silk with pigments and gofun the work is in good condition. Light marking is visible, particularly in the upper right fields. The pale brocade mounting is from a later date and does buckle outward - even so ...click for details
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Taisho 1925 - Momoyama bijin
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Pre 1930 item# 782958
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In its original box dated the 14th year of the Taisho period, 1925. The work is titled 'Momoyama bijin no zu', or 'Painting of a Momoyama beauty. The Momoyama period covers the second half of the 16th century and was an era of unprecedented beauty in the Japanese arts. In fact the only time which may compare is the Taisho period and this beautiful lady is an exceptional example of the sensibilities of Taisho painting.
The painting is signed and sealed Kanpo, although no further ...click for details
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Nakao Jun (b.1917) - Bijin on silver
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Pre 1970 item# 782956
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A framed painting of a beautiful geisha by the well-known Nakao Jun dating to the mid 20th century. The deep iris of her kimono and her formal posture are striking against the silver leaf ground and its natural imperfections. Her distant stare belies a strong depth of character and one that is not lost amongst the beauty and color of her attire.
Both the painting and the frame are in very good condition. Slight raising of the silver leaf is visible behind the nape of the Geisha's neck ...click for details
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Kimura Buzan (1890-1942) - Ink bat
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Pre 1940 item# 770525
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A charmingly brushed ink image of a bat in flight by the highly respected nihonga artist Kimura Buzan. The bat's frequent association with the moon leads one to believe that it is present just outside the frame of the picture. The artist's signature and seal interact wonderfully with the bat, almost like a small child trying to hold on to a kite.
The earlier 20th century work on paper is in very good original condition. One water stain and a couple of insect marks are noticeable on t ...click for details
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Literati screen
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Pre 1940 item# 764607
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A six fold literati screen from the late Taisho or early Showa period (circa 1930). Read from right to left a rambling shrine complex is perched along a ridge high in the mountains. Far from being a realistic depiction of nature the nanga artist has focused on expressing nature's rhythm and movement and unusually here also its brilliant colors. Vigorously and distinctively executed with layered and puddled pigments and color on paper, the bright spring and emerald greens are a feast for the ...click for details
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Ueda Manshu (1869-1952) - Ink waterfall
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Pre 1940 item# 759626
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A plunging waterfall viewed through overreaching pines by Ueda Manshu. The scene is defined with soft washes of ink layered with finely detailed ink brushwork reminiscent of his master Keinen at his finest.
The painting dates to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Executed with ink on silk the painting is in good condition although very light foxing is visible in the lower field. The mounting is original to the painting and hangs well.
The scroll measures 77 by 21.5 inches. T ...click for details
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Bumblebees
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Pre 1950 item# 748586
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A mid summer scene of a group of bumblebees hovering around a flowering camelia.
Delicate movement, a lovely flowing composition and uncommon subject matter.
Dating to the mid 20th century. Painted on silk with ink, pigment and gofun. Very good condition, original mounting.
Signed and sealed Seisui, no further information found.
The scroll measures 19 by 76 inches. The image measures 14 by 51 inches.
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