Folding screen with puppies amongst flowers - Paper, Lacquered wood, Gold leaf - Kose Shôseki 巨勢小石 (1843–1919) - Japan - Late Meiji period (early 20th century)
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A charming tall six-panel folding screen 屏風 (byôbu) by Kose Shôseki 巨勢小石 (1843–1919), depicting a lively group of puppies at play among flowering plants, set against a gold-leaf ground.
Seven puppies, individually rendered in white, black and shades of brown, are scattered across the lower part of the composition. Some playfully interact with one another, while others sit or rest nearby. They are surrounded by seasonal flowers, including white and pink sazanka camellias 山茶花, narcissus 水仙 (suisen) and flowering hibiscus 芙蓉 (fuyô), their delicate colours standing out vividly against the expansive gold background.
The subject and treatment follow the naturalistic tradition associated with Maruyama Ôkyo 円山応挙, particularly celebrated for its appealing and observant depictions of animals.
Executed in ink and pigments on gold leaf. Encased in a black lacquered wooden frame fitted with particularly orante openwork protective metal hardware decorated with scrolling clouds.
Signed Shôseki 小石 and sealed in the lower left corner.
Kose Shôseki 巨勢小石 (1843–1919) was a Kyoto-born Japanese painter and the 34th-generation representative of the historic Kose school. He studied under his father Kose Kanechika, Kishi Renzan, and nanga painter Nakanishi Kôseki, becoming particularly known for flower-and-bird subjects and Buddhist painting. He later taught at several art schools, including the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, and was involved in establishing the Japan Nanga Association.
Period: Japan – Late Meiji period (early 20th century)
Dimensions:
Height: 171 cm, Total width: 375.2 cm (2 × 64 cm and 4 × 61.8 cm)
The screen is in fair, extensively restored condition. It shows various traces of age and previous restoration on both sides, including repaired and patched areas to the gold-leaf ground. The reverse has been repapered in places. Despite these interventions, the screen retains an attractive aged appearance and with a sought-after and rare image. Please see the photographs for a condition reference.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art, but can of course also be displayed as a standalone piece.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateA charming tall six-panel folding screen 屏風 (byôbu) by Kose Shôseki 巨勢小石 (1843–1919), depicting a lively group of puppies at play among flowering plants, set against a gold-leaf ground.
Seven puppies, individually rendered in white, black and shades of brown, are scattered across the lower part of the composition. Some playfully interact with one another, while others sit or rest nearby. They are surrounded by seasonal flowers, including white and pink sazanka camellias 山茶花, narcissus 水仙 (suisen) and flowering hibiscus 芙蓉 (fuyô), their delicate colours standing out vividly against the expansive gold background.
The subject and treatment follow the naturalistic tradition associated with Maruyama Ôkyo 円山応挙, particularly celebrated for its appealing and observant depictions of animals.
Executed in ink and pigments on gold leaf. Encased in a black lacquered wooden frame fitted with particularly orante openwork protective metal hardware decorated with scrolling clouds.
Signed Shôseki 小石 and sealed in the lower left corner.
Kose Shôseki 巨勢小石 (1843–1919) was a Kyoto-born Japanese painter and the 34th-generation representative of the historic Kose school. He studied under his father Kose Kanechika, Kishi Renzan, and nanga painter Nakanishi Kôseki, becoming particularly known for flower-and-bird subjects and Buddhist painting. He later taught at several art schools, including the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, and was involved in establishing the Japan Nanga Association.
Period: Japan – Late Meiji period (early 20th century)
Dimensions:
Height: 171 cm, Total width: 375.2 cm (2 × 64 cm and 4 × 61.8 cm)
The screen is in fair, extensively restored condition. It shows various traces of age and previous restoration on both sides, including repaired and patched areas to the gold-leaf ground. The reverse has been repapered in places. Despite these interventions, the screen retains an attractive aged appearance and with a sought-after and rare image. Please see the photographs for a condition reference.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art, but can of course also be displayed as a standalone piece.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Late Meiji period (early 20th century)
Number of objects
1
Artist
Kose Shôseki 巨勢小石 (1843–1919)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Signed
Material
Paper, Lacquered wood, Gold leaf
Height
171 cm
Width
375.2 cm
Title of artwork
Folding screen with puppies amongst flowers
Condition
Fair condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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