Kakejiku, Antique Wall Hanging Scroll, Suiboku Light Color Ink, Wild Goose and Reeds, Hand Painting, Authentication Inscription on Paulownia Box,
This lightly colored Suiboku ink painting depicts wild geese and reeds. It bears an original signature and seals and comes with a paulownia box bearing an authentication inscription by appraiser Fujii Zuikei. The work was painted in 1920 and was remounted around the 1980s.
Painter: Yukimatsu Shunpo (1897-1962)
Yukimatsu Shunpo was born in Oita City, Oita Prefecture, in 1897. His real name was Iroku. He studied Nanga in Oita under Sakuma Chikuho (1876-1925) and Shin Beiyo. In 1915, he moved to Osaka and became a student of the Japanese painter Himejima Chikugai (1840-1928).
In 1920, his work was selected for the 2nd Teiten Exhibition for the first time. From 1921 to 1936, he exhibited at Nippon Nangain each year. In 1926 and 1927, he received the Teiten Special Selection Award. From 1928, his works were accepted at the Teiten Exhibition without inspection. He was active mainly in exhibitions sponsored by the Japanese government and continued to exhibit at Nitten, formerly Teiten, after World War II.
Appraiser: Fujii Zuikei (1908-1990)
Fujii Zuikei was born in Gifu Prefecture in 1908 and later lived in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. He was the son of Nanga painter Fujii Zuiun. He studied under Tanaka Hakuin (1866-1934) and specialized in landscapes, flowers, and birds.
He was a member of the Japan Nanga Academy and received the Japan Nanga Academy Special Award twice as well as the Chairman’s Award. He also received the Kyoto Prefectural Governor’s Award. He served as a member of the Heian Nanga Art World Committee, was a Nanrinsha Doujin, and traveled abroad three times.
In addition to his work as a painter, Fujii Zuikei was known for his ability to appraise artworks. His teacher, Tanaka Hakuin, was also recognized for appraisal. Fujii Zuikei and Yukimatsu Shunpo belonged to the same Nihon Nanga Academy.
Fujii Zuikei left an authentication inscription on the paulownia box.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 48.8cm X 188.5cm / Approx. 19 7/32″ X 74 7/32″
Painting (Width x Length): 34cm X 111.2cm / Approx. 13 25/64″ X 43 25/32″
Weight: 381g
Gross Weight incl. box: 731g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk
Surface: Silk
Roller Ends: Resin
Other Details
Box: Paulownia box with authentication inscription
Painter: Yukimatsu Shunpo
Authentication and Box Inscription: Fujii Zuikei (appraiser)
Age: 1920
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Antique Original
Condition: Very good antique condition consistent with age. (Used / Remounted 1980s)
* Minor folding creases.
* Mounting remains in very good condition.
* Light spots on the mounting. (Refer to No. 5 and No. 6 photos)
* These spots are not prominent.
* Surface remains in excellent to very good antique condition.
* One light spot on the surface. (Refer to No. 4 photo)
* The spot is not prominent.
* Light spots and discoloration on the back surface. (Refer to No. 8 photo)
* Minor fraying and scratches on the back surface.
* Light scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light discoloration and scratches on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
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