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Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE ( 1797 – 1858 )
A fine and important original painting by
Hiroshige in the Shijo style, sumi and light colour on paper, showing a
beauty beneath a tree. This manner of painting seems to have appealed to
Hiroshige and some of his best work employs it. ( See Kobijutsu, Special
Issue, Number 3, March 1983, Hiroshige, colour illustrations 5 and 18. ) Ex
collection Takeoka Toyota with lid of box signed and dated ( 1920 ) by him.
Extremely good condition with new mount and boxes ( but retaining original
lid ). 112.4 x 51.6 cms; 44 x 20.25 inches. Signed, sealed and dated 3rd
year Ka'ei era, 1850, Hiroshige hitsu with Ichiryusai seal.
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Ichiryusai
HIROSHIGE ( 1797-1858 )
An important and
rare original painting of a peacock ( Pavo cristatus ) perched on a rock
with peony blossom ( Paeonia suffructiosa ). The regal peacock is usually
shown with peonies, symbols of opulence and associated with summer. The
subject and style borrows from the Chinese-derived Kano style, but with a
spontaneous wet brush. The peony is the floral symbol of China and the
peacock ( male peafowl ) was kept by the Chinese for centuries. It was a
popular subject for Japanese artists of all schools and frequently used to
demonstrate their dexterity, giving rise to often highly finished
paintings. Hiroshige, as usual in his paintings, eschews this for a
simpler approach. Hiroshige designed at least four prints of the same
subject: An o-tanzaku published by Jakurindo, c. 1832; a chu-tanzaku with
no publisher, c. 1832; a chu-tanzaku published by Marujin, c. early 1840s;
and a kakemono-e published c. early 1840s. The style of signature on this
painting dates it to c. 1832 - the best period for his kacho prints.
Although I have had, and seen, a number of kacho hanshita-e, this is the
first such painting I have catalogued. A Chinese-style poem top left. The
painting is illustrated in the bicentennial exhibition of Hiroshige's
birth, The World of Hiroshige, 1996 - 1997, Mainichi Shimbunsha, no. 307;
Ukiyo-e Painters and their Works, Volume 1, Yoshida Teruji, 1963, Ryokuen
Shobo and was exhibited at the National Diet Library supervised by Dr
Suzuki Shigezo, n.d. The inside of the box is guaranteed by Dr Narazaki
Muneshige. Sumi on paper, mounted with box; image size 50 x 9.5 inches,
127 x 24 cms. Signed Hiroshige hitsu with Ichiryusai seal.
Status: sold
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Ichiryusai
HIROSHIGE ( 1797-1858 )
An original
painting; sumi and colour on silk showing sunrise on New Year's day at
Suzaki. This painting illustrated in The Memorial Exhibition, Hiroshige's
Two Hundred Anniversary, Dr Kobayashi Tadashi, 1996, no. 313. Image size
14.25 x 22 inches, 36 x 56 cms. Mounted as a scroll with box guaranteed by
Dr Narazaki. Good condition. Signed Hiroshige ga with Ichiryusai seal.
Status: sold
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Ichiryusai
HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
An important
original painting by Hiroshige showing the lighthouse at Tempozan ( Osaka
) and the Yodo River. Ships’ masts in the foreground. Tempozan ( Mount
Tempo, Osaka – named after the era name ) was constructed in 1832 to
prevent silting of the river mouth. Hiroshige paintings are now rare.
Possibly originally one of a set from a makemono. Sumi and colour on
paper. Image size: 32.4 x 51.4 cms; 12.75 x 20.25 inches. Mounted as a
scroll with box.. Good condition. Signed Hiroshige ga with Ichiryusai
seal.
status: sold
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Kawanabe KYOSAI (1831-1889)
A large
painting on silk, 54 x 34.5 inches ( 137 x 87.5 cms ) showing a side view
of a huge Okame mask. Okame ( or Ofuku ) was the Goddess of Mirth, Ama no
Uzume no Mikoto. She is known for helping Amaterasu out of the cave, into
which she had retired, by performing a dance. At the bottom of the
painting are the jingling bells used in her dance.
Minor
wormage, otherwise good condition. Mounted with rollers and box. Signed
oju Seisei Kyosai, “ By request, Seisei Kyosai “ with red kakihan of tengu
mask
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Hasegawa SADANOBU I (1809 –
1879; active 1834 – 1879)
A reclining beauty reading a
book. There appears to be nothing else like this by Sadanobu, and indeed,
there are very few bijin-ga prints by him. A beautiful painting.
Sumi and colour on silk. Image
size 13 x 9.25 inches; 33 x 24 cms. Slight loss of gofun and minor marks.
Mounted onto board. Signed Ho Utamaro Sadanobu, “Copied [ or imitating ]
Utamaro, Sadanobu” with Sadanobu seal.
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Mori TETSUZAN (1775-1841)
A seated cat with butterflies
above. Tetsuzan, the adopted son of Mori Sosen, was known for his animal
paintings and was one of the ten best pupils of Okyo. Good condition.
Sumi and colour on beige
silk. Image size 38.25 x 14.5 inches. Mounted on brown damask with ivory
rollers. Signed Tetsuzan with seal Shushin.
status: available
 
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Taiso YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)
Sumi and colour on silk,
17 x 21.5 in., showing a view of a bay with boats moored in the
background. In the foreground figures wading in shallow water looking at
fish and getting ready for a picnic. Yoshitoshi paintings are rare and
this is an unusual and early subject for him in the style of Kuniyoshi.
Signature c 1864-6. The seal was used on various sets ( eg Ikkai zuihitsu
and Keisei Suikoden ). Rare.
The painting has been
professionally cleaned and mounted but still shows signs of browning.
Loss of gofun. Signed Yoshitoshi with seal Go Yoshitoshi.
status: sold
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Ichiyusai KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
An important unrecorded painting by Kuniyoshi. Sumi
and colour on silk, 145 cms x 82cms.
Shows the courtesan Jigoku Reigan of Takasu who was adopted and patronized
by the priest Ikkyu. Her voluminous ceremonial attire is covered with
designs of demons and the tortures of hell. This was a popular subject for
Kuniyoshi and there are at least three self-portraits ( from the back )
showing him wearing a kimono adorned with these designs of hell ( see
Heroes and Ghosts, Robert Schaap, 1998, figs 12, 13 and 14 ). Thirty one
paintings are currently known by Kuniyoshi but this is probably his
masterpiece. The painting has been professionally restored. Signed
Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga
status: sold
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Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
An original painting on paper of
an ai or ayu, river trout, (Plecoglossus altivelis) swimming in a stream.
Sumi and light colour, 11 x 18 inches: 28 x 46cms. Painting comes from the
collection of the Hiroshige collector Mr Oda Kakukiti and is sold with box
guaranteed by the museum curator (and teacher of Narazaki) Fugikaku
Shizuya, dated Dec.25th, 1954. There is also a letter from him to Mr
Kakukiti telling him he is happy to guarantee the painting. Rare: It is
now extremely difficult to find genuine Hiroshige paintings. (See also
Flora & Fauna on this website for the print version of this painting.)
Very good condition. Fully mounted with box. Signed Ichiryusai with
seal.
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Ono BAKUFU (1888-1976)
An important two-fold screen in sumi and colour showing various
Japanese fish and aquatic plants. Size of each panel 32 x 63 inches; 81 x
160 cms. Overall size double this. Bakufu is best known for his fish
prints and paintings. Extremely decorative. Original mounting. Ex Spink
& Sons.
Very good condition with only one small light stain. Signed Bakufu with
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Ogata GEKKO (1859-1920)
A set of five tanzaku paintings on silk mounted onto card. Each
painting is 14.25 x 2.25 inches; 36 x 5.75 cms.
Very good conditions. Each signed Gekko and sealed.
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Utagawa TOYOHIRO (1773-1828)
A girl offering a fruit (?) to a pet monkey.
Hanging scroll. Sumi and colour on silk; 52 x 38 cms. Signed Toyohiro ga, seal Ichiryusai.
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School of Mori SOSEN (c. early 19th century)
A group of seven small monkey paintings on silk, 11.75 x 11 cms. Of
fine quality. Probably by a leading Sosen pupil. Mounted in a concertina
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Watanabe SHOTEI (Seitei)
(1851-1918)
A bird hunched against
pouring rain above a hydrangea plant. Hanging scroll. Sumi and colour on silk; 111 x 35
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Kawamata TSUNEMASA (fl.1720s-40s)
A salt water collector on the sea shore. Hanging
scroll. Sumi and colour on paper; 82.5 x 26.5 cms. Signed Tsunemasa hitsu; seal Tsunemasa.
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Itsuba RYUSAI (dates unknown)
A fine painting of a bijin, her coat thrown over
her shoulders. Original mount. 105.5 x 25 cms. Unsigned. |
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