Lot 250
HOKUSAI SCHOOL, EDO / MEIJI PERIOD
Bold and impressive work by the school of Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) of a tiger emerging from the bamboo featuring superb brushwork in the fur and markings. Almost nobody in EDO Japan had ever seen a tiger in reality but their absence spurred fanciful ideas about their nature and physical form hence the exaggerated size and expression of the eyes, for example. Signed Zen Hokusai Taito Hitsu. Hokusai used the name 'Taito' (and variations of), for a period during approximately 1815-1820. Seal of later Manji period affixed, 97 x 50cm
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Some discolouration/stains in areas of the painting, staining in places, one visible paper repair
Minor creases to paper
No visible tears
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The Collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
During a long life of artistic activity that spanned some seven decades, Hokusai managed to pursue several careers as a highly innovative painter, printmaker and book illustrator. He ultimately achieved wide recognition for the iconic work, the 'Great Wave off Kanagawa' from his '36 views of Mount Fuji' series of woodblock prints."
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8176
11:00am - 14 May 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Melbourne (lots 1-249) & Sydney (lots 250-484)
10 May 9am-8pm
11-12 May 10am-5pm
13 May 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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