11th Nov, 2024 11:00
Embracing Shadows; Arts of Asia
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MARUYAMA OSHIN (1790 – 1838)
Crows and the Winter Sun
MARUYAMA OSHIN (1790 – 1838)
Crows and the Winter Sun
Japan, Edo period, early 19th century
A hanging scroll, kakejiku, ink and colour on silk, with two black birds in flight against a red sun disc emerging from the morning's mist, signed Oshin and with a seal.
102cm x 39cm
Provenance: from an English private collection, acquired from Hiroshi Yanagi at Tokyo Gallery, Kyoto in the 1990s.
Kyoto-born Oshin received his education from all the members of his artistic family. The son of Kinoshita Oju (1777 – 1815) and a grandson of Maruyama Ōkyo (1733 – 1795), Oshin was adopted by his aunt Maruyama Ozui (1766 – 1829) and later in life became the head of the third generation of the Maruyama School. He specialised in landscapes and kachoga, the birds and flowers genre, producing subtle images of nature.
Sold for £246
MARUYAMA OSHIN (1790 – 1838)
Crows and the Winter Sun
Japan, Edo period, early 19th century
A hanging scroll, kakejiku, ink and colour on silk, with two black birds in flight against a red sun disc emerging from the morning's mist, signed Oshin and with a seal.
102cm x 39cm
Provenance: from an English private collection, acquired from Hiroshi Yanagi at Tokyo Gallery, Kyoto in the 1990s.
Kyoto-born Oshin received his education from all the members of his artistic family. The son of Kinoshita Oju (1777 – 1815) and a grandson of Maruyama Ōkyo (1733 – 1795), Oshin was adopted by his aunt Maruyama Ozui (1766 – 1829) and later in life became the head of the third generation of the Maruyama School. He specialised in landscapes and kachoga, the birds and flowers genre, producing subtle images of nature.
Auction: Embracing Shadows; Arts of Asia, 11th Nov, 2024
If light is scarce then light is scarce; we will immerse ourselves in the darkness and there discover its own particular beauty.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows, 1933
The inaugural auction of the Arts of Asia department, entitled ‘Embracing Shadows’ inspired by the famous Japanese author’s essay on aesthetics comprises over 130 lots of paintings, prints, ceramics, lacquer, jewellery and bronze from Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Burma and Tibet spanning over a timeline from the late neolithic period to modern day.
Among the sale highlights are Chinese Imperial famille rose ‘Bitter Melon’ bowl bearing a six character Daoguang mark and of the period and an 18th century handscroll depicting foreign emissaries presenting horses at the court. It also features a Japanese gilt wood figure of Dainichi Nyorai from Azuchi Momoyama period and a group of 20th century Japanese prints including a private collection of works by Toshi and Hodaka Yoshida and other artists.
For any specific queries regarding East Asian art, specifically Japanese material, reach out to Marta Somauroo at marta@azcaauction.com. For anything relating to Southeast Asian art, please contact the Head of Department, Beatrice Campi, at beatrice@azcaauction.com.
All lots are subject to Buyer's Premium of 23% + VAT
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
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188 Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Friday 1st Nov 10am - 4pm
Saturday 2nd Nov 11am - 4pm
Monday 4th Nov 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 5th Nov 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 6th Nov 10am - 4pm
Thursday 7th Nov 10am - 4pm
Friday 8th Nov 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9th Nov 11am - 4pm
Sunday 10th Nov 11am - 4pm
