Absolute auction – Japanese Hanging Scroll – Bijin Reading (Quiet Interior Scene) - Seidō (静堂) - Japan (No reserve price)

This elegant hanging scroll presents a refined bijin-ga depicting a young woman seated indoors, absorbed in reading. The composition conveys a moment of calm introspection: her lowered gaze, relaxed posture, and the gentle arrangement of books at her side evoke an atmosphere of quiet learning and cultivated femininity.

The artist employs soft, controlled lines and restrained yet sophisticated colors. The patterned kimono is rendered with delicate precision, its motifs carefully balanced against the pale ground. Subtle shading gives volume to the figure without disrupting the overall serenity. Characteristic of late Meiji to early Taishō aesthetics, the work bridges classical beauty painting with a more intimate, modern sensibility.

The signature and seal of Seidō are present, anchoring the composition while maintaining visual harmony.

Details

Artist: Seidō (静堂)

Period: Meiji to Taishō period

Medium: Hand-painted ink and color on silk

Format: Traditional Japanese hanging scroll

Roller Ends: Wood

Dimensions

Overall size: 190 cm × 62 cm

Painting area: 121.5 cm × 41 cm

Condition

In fair to good antique condition, consistent with age.

Floating (lifting) of the silk is present in the painting area, as noted.

Light overall toning and age-related discoloration visible.

Minor spots and gentle surface undulation may be observed.

Mounting shows age-appropriate wear but remains structurally stable and suitable for display with care.

Please examine the photographs carefully for a full understanding of the condition.

Remarks

A lyrical bijin-ga from the Meiji–Taishō transition, capturing a quiet moment of intellectual and emotional refinement. Offered as an Absolute auction, this scroll is a compelling choice for collectors of Japanese figure painting, women-at-leisure themes, or early modern Nihonga aesthetics.




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