1st Dec, 2023 13:00
Fine Japanese Art
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A MAGNIFICENT FOUR-PANEL BYOBU SCREEN OF AN EAGLE PERCHED ON PINE, ATTRIBUTED TO NISHIMURA SOZAEMON, THE DESIGN BY IMAO KEINEN
Sold for €2,860
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Attributed to Nishimura Sozaemon (1855-1935), after a design by Imao Keinen (1845-1924), sealed Keinen 景年
Japan, late 19th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Embroidery on silk. Mounted on six panels within a silk brocade frame attached to a black-lacquer frame with wheels. The majestic bird perched on a pine branch, wings resplendent, seconds before swooping down to grab its prey in its sharp talons, the pine overgrown with hanging vines which appear to wither away as winter approaches.
Inscriptions: One seal to the bottom-right, Keinen.
Condition: Fair condition with wear commensurate with age, few loose threads, minor losses, some light soiling and few tears. Overall presenting well.
Dimensions: Size 59.5 x 165 cm (each panel), 174 x 264 cm (total)
The Nishimura Sozaemon family founded a family business in the middle of the 16th century. The family, in the Chikiriya clan, currently operates as a textile wholesaler under the name Chiso Co. Ltd., which is one of Japan’s oldest businesses. According to the surviving genealogical records of the Nishimura family, the Chikiriya clan was founded during the Koji period (1555-1558) when Nishimura Yozaemon opened a shop selling clerical garments in the Sanjo-Muromachi district of Kyoto. The clan’s shop flourished in the 17th century, operating in more than 100 housing units. However, the only remaining direct descendants of the Chikiriya clan are the Nishimura Sozaemon, Nishimura Jihei, and Nishimura Kichisaemon families.
Imao Keinen (1845-1924) was born to a family in the textile business (Iseya for Inosuke Imao) and trained from age 11 as a picture master to provide imagery for yuzen textiles. He first studied ukiyo-e style with Umegawa Tokyo, then turned to Suzuki Hyakunen, who favored the Nanga school. He named himself for his father's most beloved artist, Matsumura Keibun. He was hired at age 30 by the Nishmura Sozaemon company (now Chiso) to design embroidered pictures. He also worked for Iida Shinshichi (Takashimaya), and would win prizes at the 1893 Columbian World's Fair in Chicago, followed by a silver medal for the 1900 Paris Exposition Unverselle, and a gold medal at the Saint Louis World Exposition. Beginning in 1888, he taught at Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting, and would become an Imperial Artist in 1904, following his gold medal in Saint Louis. He was elected as a member of the Imperial Art Academy in 1919. He specialized in bird and flower paintings and prints.
Attributed to Nishimura Sozaemon (1855-1935), after a design by Imao Keinen (1845-1924), sealed Keinen 景年
Japan, late 19th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Embroidery on silk. Mounted on six panels within a silk brocade frame attached to a black-lacquer frame with wheels. The majestic bird perched on a pine branch, wings resplendent, seconds before swooping down to grab its prey in its sharp talons, the pine overgrown with hanging vines which appear to wither away as winter approaches.
Inscriptions: One seal to the bottom-right, Keinen.
Condition: Fair condition with wear commensurate with age, few loose threads, minor losses, some light soiling and few tears. Overall presenting well.
Dimensions: Size 59.5 x 165 cm (each panel), 174 x 264 cm (total)
The Nishimura Sozaemon family founded a family business in the middle of the 16th century. The family, in the Chikiriya clan, currently operates as a textile wholesaler under the name Chiso Co. Ltd., which is one of Japan’s oldest businesses. According to the surviving genealogical records of the Nishimura family, the Chikiriya clan was founded during the Koji period (1555-1558) when Nishimura Yozaemon opened a shop selling clerical garments in the Sanjo-Muromachi district of Kyoto. The clan’s shop flourished in the 17th century, operating in more than 100 housing units. However, the only remaining direct descendants of the Chikiriya clan are the Nishimura Sozaemon, Nishimura Jihei, and Nishimura Kichisaemon families.
Imao Keinen (1845-1924) was born to a family in the textile business (Iseya for Inosuke Imao) and trained from age 11 as a picture master to provide imagery for yuzen textiles. He first studied ukiyo-e style with Umegawa Tokyo, then turned to Suzuki Hyakunen, who favored the Nanga school. He named himself for his father's most beloved artist, Matsumura Keibun. He was hired at age 30 by the Nishmura Sozaemon company (now Chiso) to design embroidered pictures. He also worked for Iida Shinshichi (Takashimaya), and would win prizes at the 1893 Columbian World's Fair in Chicago, followed by a silver medal for the 1900 Paris Exposition Unverselle, and a gold medal at the Saint Louis World Exposition. Beginning in 1888, he taught at Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting, and would become an Imperial Artist in 1904, following his gold medal in Saint Louis. He was elected as a member of the Imperial Art Academy in 1919. He specialized in bird and flower paintings and prints.
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