No. 100156226

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Absolute auction – Japanese Hanging Scroll – Birds and Autumn Flora - Tonan (沓南) - Japan  (No reserve price)
Final bid
€ 89
5 days ago

Absolute auction – Japanese Hanging Scroll – Birds and Autumn Flora - Tonan (沓南) - Japan (No reserve price)

This elegant hanging scroll presents a lyrical bird-and-flower composition rendered with restraint and clarity. Small birds perch among softly curving grasses and broad leaves, accompanied by delicate blossoms that suggest the quiet transition of the seasons. The spacious background and gentle movement of the foliage create a calm, atmospheric rhythm. Executed with refined brushwork and subtle color gradations, the artist emphasizes balance and harmony rather than dramatic contrast. The birds are depicted with sensitivity and precision, while the plants are treated in flowing lines that guide the viewer’s eye vertically through the composition. The overall aesthetic reflects the refined decorative sensibility of Taishō–Shōwa period Nihonga, well suited for traditional interior display. The artist’s inscription and seals are present, contributing to the work’s authenticity and period character. Details Artist: Tonan (沓南) Period: Taishō to Shōwa period Medium: Hand-painted ink and color on silk Format: Traditional Japanese hanging scroll Roller Ends: Plastic Dimensions Overall size: 195 cm × 60 cm Painting area: 127 cm × 42 cm Condition In good antique condition consistent with age. Light overall toning and minor age-related spots are visible on the silk. No major tears, losses, or repainting observed. Mounting shows gentle wear and slight discoloration appropriate to the period, remaining structurally stable and suitable for display. Please review the photographs carefully for further details. Remarks A graceful Taishō–Shōwa period bird-and-flower scroll by Tonan, combining delicate natural observation with decorative balance. Offered as an Absolute auction, this work represents an appealing opportunity for collectors of Japanese Nihonga, seasonal imagery, or traditional hanging scrolls. We use Japan post as a usual shipping method. Dear French buyers If you not receive the items within 2 weeks , please check the category "Recommended Letter (lettre recommandée) "with the tracking number our provided on the French Postal office online ("LaPoste.fr"). Gentili clienti in Italia, grazie sempre per il vostro supporto. A seguito delle recenti normative italiane sul commercio internazionale, è ora obbligatorio indicare il Codice Fiscale dell’importatore per le spedizioni verso l’Italia. Pertanto, dopo l’aggiudicazione dell’articolo, vi chiedo cortesemente di comunicarmi il vostro Codice Fiscale. Provvederò a inserirlo correttamente nei dati elettronici della spedizione prima dell’invio. Desidero tuttavia informarvi che, anche completando correttamente questa procedura, può accadere che la spedizione non venga sdoganata agevolmente, a causa dei controlli molto rigorosi della dogana italiana. Vi ringrazio per la vostra comprensione e collaborazione.

No. 100156226

Sold
Absolute auction – Japanese Hanging Scroll – Birds and Autumn Flora - Tonan (沓南) - Japan  (No reserve price)

Absolute auction – Japanese Hanging Scroll – Birds and Autumn Flora - Tonan (沓南) - Japan (No reserve price)

This elegant hanging scroll presents a lyrical bird-and-flower composition rendered with restraint and clarity. Small birds perch among softly curving grasses and broad leaves, accompanied by delicate blossoms that suggest the quiet transition of the seasons. The spacious background and gentle movement of the foliage create a calm, atmospheric rhythm.

Executed with refined brushwork and subtle color gradations, the artist emphasizes balance and harmony rather than dramatic contrast. The birds are depicted with sensitivity and precision, while the plants are treated in flowing lines that guide the viewer’s eye vertically through the composition. The overall aesthetic reflects the refined decorative sensibility of Taishō–Shōwa period Nihonga, well suited for traditional interior display.

The artist’s inscription and seals are present, contributing to the work’s authenticity and period character.

Details

Artist: Tonan (沓南)

Period: Taishō to Shōwa period

Medium: Hand-painted ink and color on silk

Format: Traditional Japanese hanging scroll

Roller Ends: Plastic

Dimensions

Overall size: 195 cm × 60 cm

Painting area: 127 cm × 42 cm

Condition

In good antique condition consistent with age.

Light overall toning and minor age-related spots are visible on the silk.

No major tears, losses, or repainting observed.

Mounting shows gentle wear and slight discoloration appropriate to the period, remaining structurally stable and suitable for display.

Please review the photographs carefully for further details.

Remarks

A graceful Taishō–Shōwa period bird-and-flower scroll by Tonan, combining delicate natural observation with decorative balance. Offered as an Absolute auction, this work represents an appealing opportunity for collectors of Japanese Nihonga, seasonal imagery, or traditional hanging scrolls.





We use Japan post as a usual shipping method.

Dear French buyers

If you not receive the items within 2 weeks , please check the category "Recommended Letter (lettre recommandée) "with the tracking number our provided on the French Postal office online ("LaPoste.fr").

Gentili clienti in Italia,

grazie sempre per il vostro supporto.

A seguito delle recenti normative italiane sul commercio internazionale, è ora obbligatorio indicare il Codice Fiscale dell’importatore per le spedizioni verso l’Italia.

Pertanto, dopo l’aggiudicazione dell’articolo, vi chiedo cortesemente di comunicarmi il vostro Codice Fiscale.
Provvederò a inserirlo correttamente nei dati elettronici della spedizione prima dell’invio.

Desidero tuttavia informarvi che, anche completando correttamente questa procedura, può accadere che la spedizione non venga sdoganata agevolmente, a causa dei controlli molto rigorosi della dogana italiana.

Vi ringrazio per la vostra comprensione e collaborazione.

Final bid
€ 89
Marion Oliviero
Expert
Estimate  € 180 - € 250

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