A Signed Japanese Watercolour by Tasuke (G.T) Yokouchi.
13 1/4 x 9 5/8 ins. (33.7 x 24.4 cms) A Google search for Yokouchi reveals a number of references but little information apart from his birth date being given as 1911 which seems unlikely as the style of his known paintings would indicate a date in the first 20 years of the 20th.century. This watercolour is executed on board and is in good condition except for a scuff across the centre top (see photo below) which has removed some paint. ...click for details
A Fine Japanese Drawing attributed to Nakazawa Hiromitsu 1874-1964
9 1/2 x 7 3/16 ins. (24.2 x 18.3 cms) This charming drawing shows two school girls in costumes which are an attractive amalgam of Japanese and Western styles, a women to the right with long plaited hair and to the left a woman with long hair holding a flower with a cloth (towel?) across her arm. On her back is what appears to be a straw hat. The drawing comes from an album of sketches by Hiromitsu, Asai Chu and others. Although ...click for details
A Fine & Rare Japanese Erotic Painting Edo Period 17/18th. Century
12 3/8 x 11 5/8 ins. (31.5 x 29.5 cms) This superb painting on paper was originally part of a makimono or horizontal hand scroll. Unfortunately makimono are very vulnerable to damage, especially on the outer sections. Also, unless the scrolls are regularly unrolled the p ...click for details
A Rare Japanese Painted Fan on Paper by Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889)
Ht. 5 3/8 ins. (13.7 cms) Max. width 17 3/4 ins. (45.2 cms) This ink drawing with touches of red and blue pigment is typical of Kyosai's splendidly vigorous and confident ink painting. He is rightly regarded now as one of the great Japanese draughtsmen of any period. An interesting aspect of this design is that the building topped with a flag is ...click for details
