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2020.09.10

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Artworks of the Month

Folding Screens: Item Number : 19010

Katayama Nanpu

Coolness of Early Autumn

Biography	Katayama Nanpu(1887-1980) was a Japanese-style painter born in Kumamoto Prefecture. Learned painting under Takahashi Koko. Upon winning the second prize at bunten exhibition, studied under Yokoyama Taikan. Restored Nakiryu(Roaring Dragon) ceiling painting on Yakushido hall of Rinnoji Temple, Mt. Nikko(Tochigi Prefecture). Member of the Japan Art Academy. Member of Nihon bijutsuin(Japan Academy of Fine Arts).
Description	color on paper with one 6-panel folding screen(half of the pair) dimensions: 169×372 cm(artwork), 173×376 cm(overall)　 minor remains bookworm on left upper part and one minor wear or tear on the back of the screen exhibited at the 28th Restored Nihonbijutsuin exhibition (only right screen of the pair)

Biography

Katayama Nanpu(1887-1980) was a Japanese-style painter born in Kumamoto Prefecture. Learned painting under Takahashi Koko. Upon winning the second prize at bunten exhibition, studied under Yokoyama Taikan. Restored Nakiryu(Roaring Dragon) ceiling painting on Yakushido hall of Rinnoji Temple, Mt. Nikko(Tochigi Prefecture). Member of the Japan Art Academy. Member of Nihon bijutsuin(Japan Academy of Fine Arts).

Description

color on paper with one 6-panel folding screen(half of the pair)
dimensions: 169×372 cm(artwork), 173×376 cm(overall)　
minor remains bookworm on left upper part and one minor wear or tear on the back of the screen
exhibited at the 28th Restored Nihonbijutsuin exhibition (only right screen of the pair)

Hanging scroll: Item Number : 18093

Sakai Hoitsu

Moon and Bush Clover

Biography	Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828) was a Japanese painter born in Edo (present Tokyo) as the second son of Sakai Tadazane, the lord of Himeji Domain (Hyogo Prefecture). Studied Ukiyo-e under Utagawa Toyoharu in Kyoto. Influenced by Ogata Korin and accomplished the painting style of Edo Rimpa School. Also excelled at Haikai and his notable works include a “Flowering plants of summer and autumn (a pair of 2-hold screens)”
Description	color on silk with silk mounting dimensions: 98×35 cm(artwork),　180×46 cm(overall)　 minor foxing on the artwork of silk with wooden storage box

Biography

Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828) was a Japanese painter born in Edo (present Tokyo) as the second son of Sakai Tadazane, the lord of Himeji Domain (Hyogo Prefecture). Studied Ukiyo-e under Utagawa Toyoharu in Kyoto. Influenced by Ogata Korin and accomplished the painting style of Edo Rimpa School. Also excelled at Haikai and his notable works include a “Flowering plants of summer and autumn (a pair of 2-hold screens)”

Description

color on silk with silk mounting
dimensions: 98×35 cm(artwork),　180×46 cm(overall)　
minor foxing on the artwork of silk
with wooden storage box

Hanging scroll: Item Number : 18096

Hinaya Ryuho

Chrysanthemum with self-inscription

Biography	Hinaya Ryuho(1595-1669) was Hinaya Ryuho (1595-1669) was a Japanese poet born in Kyoto. Lived by crafting Hina doll. Studied Haikai under Matsunaga Eitoku and Waka under Karasuma Mitsuhiro. Illustrated for "Bunshososhi" of Nara-ehon(a type of picture story book). Influenced next generation as a pioneer of Haiku painting. Okura Kosai(?-1863)was a connoisser of old writing born in Kyoto.
Description	wash on paper with silk mounting/center part:flower design dye dimensions: 73×26 cm(artwork), 145×28 cm(overall)　 minor crease and bookworm on paper include appraisal tag by Okura Kosai with wooden storage box

Hanging scroll: Item Number : 17009

Hotani Komei

Calligraphy

Biography	Hotani Komei (1913-1995) the 512nd head priest of Daitoku-ji
Description	ink on paper with silk mounting dimension: 41×59cm(artwork), 138×62cm(overall) with wooden storage box signed by the artist

Incense Case: Item Number : 15060

Otagaki Rengetsu

Incense Box in Shape of Eggplant

Biography	Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) was a female poet born in Kyoto. Daughter of Todo Yoshikiyo, chief retainer of Iga-ueno Domain. Learned poems under Chigusa Arikoto. After the death of her husband, entered the Buddhist nunhood under Gesshin of Jinko-in Temple. Mentor of Tomioka Tessai.
Description	ceramic dimensions: h.5cm×l.6cm×w.5cm with wooden storage box