Ryuryukyo SHINSAI (1764-1820)
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An original painting, sumi and light colour on silk, 32 x 11 in; 81.3 x 28 csms. Shows three classes in Japanese society: Farmer’s wife, Priest and a Samurai, forced to shelter together at the entrance to a Shinto shrine from a sudden downpour of rain. Above, a rooster and hen also shelter. These birds were allowed to roam freely around Shinto Temples. Shinsai was one of Hokusai’s best pupils. Known for his fine surimono and paintings. Signed Ryuryukyo Shinsai with Ryuryukyo seal. In good condition.
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Ryuryukyo SHINSAI (1764[?]-1823)
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An early pupil of Hokusai who is best known for his fine surimono, but also produced a series of semi-western style landscapes and some paintings. A still life showing a group of pouches, one revealing a lacquered surface with a stylised dragon. Dragon year was 1808 and 1820. Extremely rare. Ex Beres collection, seal au verso.
Fine impression with extensive silver and burnishing. Fine colour. Very good condition. Signed Shinsai.
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Ryuryukyo SHINSAI ( 1764-1820s )
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A rare surimono showing a carp and water-weeds. The carp was a symbol of achievement against adversity in Japan and had a connotation with the new year. Issued c 1822.
Very good impression with the water blind-printed. Some loss of gold. Very good condition. Signed Shinsai.
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Ryuryukyo SHINSAI (1764 ?-1820)
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A rare surimono showing a red bream, sea urchin, cuttle-fish, various other molluscs and two unidentified fish with seaweed. Issued c 1810s.
Fine impression with gauffrage. Fine colour and very good condition. Signed Shinsai.
Status: Sold