12th Jun, 2026 13:00
Fine Japanese Art
150
YABU MEIZAN: A FINE AND LARGE SATSUMA CERAMIC ‘AUTUMN MAPLE LEAVES’ BOTTLE VASE
Sold for €3,640
including Buyer's Premium
By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), signed Yabu Meizan
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely potted, the elegant pear-shaped body rises from a short, spreading foot to a slender neck with a slightly flared mouth. The exterior is delicately decorated in gilt and bright enamels, depicting luxuriant maple branches in the midst of their seasonal transformation. The leaves are rendered with remarkable subtlety, transitioning from fresh greens and soft yellows to vibrant shades of crimson and deep red, capturing the fleeting beauty of autumn. The surface is covered overall with a finely crackled transparent glaze. The recessed base signed in gold script within a square reserve YABU MEIZAN.
HEIGHT 23.3 cm
Provenance: Christie’s, Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 5 June 2003, lot 305 (sold for GBP 2,937 or approx. EUR 6,200 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). From an English private collection of Satsuma ceramics, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, acquired from the above.
Condition: Excellent condition with no visible damages or signs of restoration (checked under UV light).
Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) was one of the most accomplished and celebrated Satsuma artists of the Meiji period. Renowned for his exceptionally fine brushwork and meticulous attention to detail, he specialized in delicately painted compositions that often featured landscapes, seasonal motifs, and genre scenes. His workshop produced high-quality wares for both domestic appreciation and export, and he actively promoted his work internationally, participating in world expositions and contributing to the global success of Japanese ceramics during the height of Japonisme.
Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related Satsuma ware vase, decorated with autumn maple leaves, by Yabu Meizan, Meiji period, late 19th century, 24.6 cm high, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, London, 6 November 2014, lot 324 (sold for GBP 3,125 or approx. EUR 5,100 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). Compare a closely related Satsuma ware vase, decorated with autumn maple leaves, by Yabu Meizan, Meiji period, late 19th century, 18.6 cm high, at Christie’s, Art of Japan, London, 3 May 2017, lot 75 (sold for GBP 3,000 or approx. EUR 4,700 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).
By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), signed Yabu Meizan
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely potted, the elegant pear-shaped body rises from a short, spreading foot to a slender neck with a slightly flared mouth. The exterior is delicately decorated in gilt and bright enamels, depicting luxuriant maple branches in the midst of their seasonal transformation. The leaves are rendered with remarkable subtlety, transitioning from fresh greens and soft yellows to vibrant shades of crimson and deep red, capturing the fleeting beauty of autumn. The surface is covered overall with a finely crackled transparent glaze. The recessed base signed in gold script within a square reserve YABU MEIZAN.
HEIGHT 23.3 cm
Provenance: Christie’s, Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 5 June 2003, lot 305 (sold for GBP 2,937 or approx. EUR 6,200 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). From an English private collection of Satsuma ceramics, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, acquired from the above.
Condition: Excellent condition with no visible damages or signs of restoration (checked under UV light).
Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) was one of the most accomplished and celebrated Satsuma artists of the Meiji period. Renowned for his exceptionally fine brushwork and meticulous attention to detail, he specialized in delicately painted compositions that often featured landscapes, seasonal motifs, and genre scenes. His workshop produced high-quality wares for both domestic appreciation and export, and he actively promoted his work internationally, participating in world expositions and contributing to the global success of Japanese ceramics during the height of Japonisme.
Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related Satsuma ware vase, decorated with autumn maple leaves, by Yabu Meizan, Meiji period, late 19th century, 24.6 cm high, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, London, 6 November 2014, lot 324 (sold for GBP 3,125 or approx. EUR 5,100 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). Compare a closely related Satsuma ware vase, decorated with autumn maple leaves, by Yabu Meizan, Meiji period, late 19th century, 18.6 cm high, at Christie’s, Art of Japan, London, 3 May 2017, lot 75 (sold for GBP 3,000 or approx. EUR 4,700 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).
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