Absolute Auction – Hanging Scroll – Tiger (Attributed to Kishi Ganku, authenticity unknown) – Edo to - Ganku (岸駒, 1749–1838) - Japan (No reserve price)

A striking and atmospheric Japanese hanging scroll depicting a tiger, traditionally attributed to Kishi Ganku (岸駒, 1749–1838), founder of the Kishi school, though the authenticity cannot be confirmed.

Rendered by hand on silk, the tiger emerges from soft mist with bold stripes, sharp expression, and dynamic posture. The artist’s refined monochrome brushwork skillfully expresses movement, texture, and tension, evoking the classical Kishi-school tiger style admired for generations.

Mounted with elegant pale-toned silk and gold brocade accents.
Comes with a dedicated wooden storage box.

Attributed Artist

Kishi Ganku (岸駒, 1749–1838)
Attributed, authenticity unknown
Famous for powerful tiger paintings and founder of the influential Kishi school.

Period

Edo – Meiji period

Material

Hand-painted on silk

Wooden roller ends

Comes with its own wooden storage box

Dimensions

Total size: 195 cm × 64.5 cm

Painting size: 107 cm × 43 cm

Condition

Good overall condition for its age.

Minor stains, light creases, and age-related toning

Slight spotting and faint fold lines

Mounting fabric shows areas of age-wear

No major tears or structural damage
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We use Japan post as a usual shipping method.

Dear French buyers

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Dear Italian buyers

If you are an individual, please tell me codice fiscale by message at the time of payment. (If you are a legal entity, partia IVA)
Due to the recent tightening of Italian customs inspections, we cannot deliver the object to you without the above number.
However, due to extremely high shipping volumes at this time, delivery may take over three months.
Thank you for your understanding.

Dear Valued Buyers in Europe, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you. Thanks to your continued support, I have been able to carry on my business for more than ten years. As of June 28, 2025, new regulations have taken full effect in the European Union concerning the importation of cultural property from outside the EU. Under these rules, when items are classified as “Cultural Property” or as antiques over 100 years old, and they are not accompanied by an Export Permit for Cultural Property, certain restrictions may apply under both Italian law and EU regulations. This Export Permit for Cultural Property has traditionally been required when exporting items such as swords, and obtaining it generally takes about one month. For this reason, when shipping hanging scrolls that are more than 100 years old, I will continue to use the same HS code as for those less than 100 years old. I sincerely ask for your kind understanding regarding this matter. With gratitude and respect,