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Sakai Hoitsu, Japanese Scroll, Iris Flowers woodblock

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Antique Japanese scroll, Iris Flowers, Sakai Hoitsu, [attributed] woodblock print, early 20th century.

The scroll is 39.1/2" [100.4cm] long and 14" [35.6cm] wide, some signs of aging and wear, very good condition.

Sakai [1761-1828] served at the Imperial court and was the son of a Daimyo of Himeiji in Harima province. He painted this work from living specimens, and was assisted by Suzuki who supplemented the work. Upon Sakai's death, the work was continued and finished by Nakano [1833-1892]. He rounded out the work to contain some 1000 examples, then it was published for the first time in 1907-1908. The work contains a profusion of stunningly beautiful color woodblock-printed flowers as well as fruits & fruiting trees, illustrated in Deluxe large Oban size. The Co-painters/artists were Suzuki Sonoichi and Nakano Sonoaki.

In regard of Japanese scrolls, Japan art experts, Andreas Grund and Thomas Crossland provide following information:

"Japanese hanging scrolls are artwork with their overall intrinsic value. Their painstaking construction requires a very time-consuming and labor-intensive process. So, beyond simply the value of their unique, hand-painted artwork, each completed hanging scroll also represents numerous hours of an artisan's time to construct.

The scroll construction itself is a composite of many items. All materials seen in a scroll are laid upon a fine hand-made Japanese paper backing, with the artwork itself becoming the focal point. This artwork's margins or edges are then usually overlaid with areas of fine colored silk brocade which comprise most of the scroll's front surface. Additional narrow strips of brocade silk (often in a contrasting color), known as "ichimonji," are often placed as "trim" immediately above and below the artwork. Finally, many scrolls will also have two narrow silk brocade strips, known as "futai," hanging down vertically from their top edge.

Completing the scroll is the round "roller stick" placed at its bottom. This heavy roller serves two functions- when placed in storage, the entire scroll is "rolled-up" around this roller; when hung on display, this heavy roller becomes a bottom weight, helping to prevent breezes from blowing the scroll about... In the Japanese home, often a series of hanging scrolls would be rotated one-by-one in their honored, central display alcove area known as the home's "tokonoma." Many such scrolls were considered to be "seasonal," while others might relate to specific holidays or special occasions. When not on display, they would then be carefully rolled, placed inside their protective "paulownia wood" storage boxes, then typically stored in a drawer of a nearby "tansu" (wooden dresser)..." [Andreas Grund and Thomas Crossland, Ukiyoe Gallery].

Rates vary per zone / country, we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.

Note:
Country restrictions (corona) may apply - the lesser expansive Priority shipping may not be available to all countries.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $23.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $40.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $65.50

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Antique Japanese scroll, Iris Flowers, Sakai Hoitsu, [attributed] woodblock print, early 20th century.

The scroll is 39.1/2" [100.4cm] long and 14" [35.6cm] wide, some signs of aging and wear, very good condition.

Sakai [1761-1828] served at the Imperial court and was the son of a Daimyo of Himeiji in Harima province. He painted this work from living specimens, and was assisted by Suzuki who supplemented the work. Upon Sakai's death, the work was continued and finished by Nakano [1833-1892]. He rounded out the work to contain some 1000 examples, then it was published for the first time in 1907-1908. The work contains a profusion of stunningly beautiful color woodblock-printed flowers as well as fruits & fruiting trees, illustrated in Deluxe large Oban size. The Co-painters/artists were Suzuki Sonoichi and Nakano Sonoaki.

In regard of Japanese scrolls, Japan art experts, Andreas Grund and Thomas Crossland provide following information:

"Japanese hanging scrolls are artwork with their overall intrinsic value. Their painstaking construction requires a very time-consuming and labor-intensive process. So, beyond simply the value of their unique, hand-painted artwork, each completed hanging scroll also represents numerous hours of an artisan's time to construct.

The scroll construction itself is a composite of many items. All materials seen in a scroll are laid upon a fine hand-made Japanese paper backing, with the artwork itself becoming the focal point. This artwork's margins or edges are then usually overlaid with areas of fine colored silk brocade which comprise most of the scroll's front surface. Additional narrow strips of brocade silk (often in a contrasting color), known as "ichimonji," are often placed as "trim" immediately above and below the artwork. Finally, many scrolls will also have two narrow silk brocade strips, known as "futai," hanging down vertically from their top edge.

Completing the scroll is the round "roller stick" placed at its bottom. This heavy roller serves two functions- when placed in storage, the entire scroll is "rolled-up" around this roller; when hung on display, this heavy roller becomes a bottom weight, helping to prevent breezes from blowing the scroll about... In the Japanese home, often a series of hanging scrolls would be rotated one-by-one in their honored, central display alcove area known as the home's "tokonoma." Many such scrolls were considered to be "seasonal," while others might relate to specific holidays or special occasions. When not on display, they would then be carefully rolled, placed inside their protective "paulownia wood" storage boxes, then typically stored in a drawer of a nearby "tansu" (wooden dresser)..." [Andreas Grund and Thomas Crossland, Ukiyoe Gallery].

Rates vary per zone / country, we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.

Note:
Country restrictions (corona) may apply - the lesser expansive Priority shipping may not be available to all countries.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------- $23.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ------ $40.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $65.50

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