Absolute Auction　Attributed to Shimomura Kanzan 下村観山　Hand-painted Silk Hanging Scroll - Shimomura Kanzan 下村観山 - Japan (No Reserve Price)

A striking large-format Japanese hanging scroll from the Taisho period, attributed to the renowned Nihonga master Shimomura Kanzan（下村観山 1873-1930）.
Kanzan is celebrated as one of the founders of modern Japanese Nihonga painting and a leading figure of the Tokyo Fine Arts School. His works are characterized by refined brushwork, elegant composition, and a deep poetic sense rooted in classical Japanese aesthetics.

This impressive scroll depicts an exquisitely detailed natural scene, featuring autumn foliage, delicate vines, and forest vegetation painted with Kanzan’s characteristic grace and color harmony. The combination of vibrant pigments, controlled ink lines, and subtle shading creates a rich decorative atmosphere suitable for collectors of Nihonga, botanical art, and classical Japanese painting.

The scale of the work is notably large, enhancing its decorative impact in contemporary interiors.

Condition
Please examine the photos carefully.
The artwork shows signs of age consistent with Taisho-period silk scrolls, including light creases, minor stains, slight color fading, small marks, and natural toning of the mounting fabrics.
The textile borders show some age-related wear.
No major damage affecting display. Overall good antique condition for its age.

Scroll ends
Plastic

Details

Period
Taisho period

Artist
Attributed to Shimomura Kanzan 下村観山（1873-1930）

Material
Hand-painted on silk

Scroll ends
Plastic

Scroll size
211cm x 71cm

Painting size
128cm x 52cm





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