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Lot 522 · Paper, canvas, silk · 25 × 27 cm絵画・書
KAWAMURA SEIFU. “SAMURAI IN CEREMONIAL ATTIRE”
Artist Kawamura Seifu. First third of the 20th century
Shikishi art board, ink, mineral pigments; original hand painting (nikuhitsu-ga).
Estimate
15 000 – 20 000 ₽
- Named master
- Dimensions
25 × 27 cm.
- Description
A collectible painted shikishi card with a noble gilt edge. In ink and bright mineral pigments, an expressive portrait of an aristocrat (a samurai or a Kabuki actor in a historical role) in formal kimono is captured. The costume is worked in detail with the traditional protective geometric ornaments bishamon-kikko and spring floral motifs.
- Marks
Upper right — the artist’s brush signature: “Painted by Seifu” (Kawamura Seifu). Below is an impression of the artist’s rectangular name seal in red paste: “Shoetsuro” (the name of the master’s personal studio).