Tessai Tomioka Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Tessai Tomioka Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 05, 2026
Tessai Tomioka: Figure of Fukurokuju
Est: ¥100,000 - ¥200,000
signed and sealed (upper right);with a wooden box titled, signed and sealed by the artist・with a certificate from the Tomioka Tessai Authentication Society
Ichi Art Company Ltd
Jan. 25, 2026
Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Japanese, Watercolor on Silk Grayscale Landscape
Est: $600 - $900
Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Japanese, Watercolor on Silk Grayscale Landscape. Verse upper left, I am walking in a place with few green trees. Mountains near and far are heaped like jewels. No one knows who that silver-haired man is. He wakes early to scoop up plum blossoms." Size: 74 x 33 1/2 in. Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) was a Japanese painter and calligrapher celebrated for his bold, expressive works that bridged traditional literati painting and the evolving artistic currents of the Meiji and TaishÅ periods. Born in Kyoto, Tessai studied both Confucianism and Chinese painting, developing a style characterized by vigorous brushwork, rich ink tones, and imaginative compositions that often depicted historical scenes, landscapes, and figures from classical literature. Known for his eclectic approach, he freely combined techniques from Japanese yamato-e, Chinese literati painting, and modern influences, creating works that were both scholarly and visually dynamic. Tessai’s prolific career earned him widespread acclaim, and he is remembered as a pivotal figure in preserving traditional Japanese painting while innovatively engaging with contemporary artistic trends.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jul. 24, 2025
A FINE GURI LACQUER WOOD KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) OF DARUMA, DATED 1922
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
A FINE GURI LACQUER WOOD KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) OF DARUMA, DATED 1922 Attributed to Kano Tessai (1845-1925) or a follower, signed with a kakihan Japan, dated to Taisho 11 (1922) Of muso-zutsu form, portrait of Daruma (Bodhidharma) lacquered in guri style, and with a lengthy inscription. The inscription, dated Taisho 11 (1922), executed in teppitsu (iron brush) references the Zen Buddhist concept of direct transmission beyond words, describing Daruma (Bodhidharma) holding a single lotus flower, symbolizing silent enlightenment. It also alludes to his legendary nine-year meditation facing a wall, which led to his Satori (enlightenment). The signature can be read as Rokunen Senso 六年仙叟, which literally means "Six years, an old immortal man" Signed with an unidentified kakihan, likely relating to Kano Tessai (1845-1925). LENGTH 22.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with typical traces of use and minor wear. Provenance: Ex-collection of Maybelle Dore. Maybelle (Betty) Dore started collecting Japanese antiques in the postwar years, during the 1950s and 1960s, when interest in Japanese art was generally very low. For her business she ventured to Japan on her own to assemble netsuke and related works of art, including pipe cases and kogo (incense containers). Betty was also a founding member and the first Chairwoman of the International Netsuke Society, Northern California Chapter.
Galerie Zacke
Jul. 24, 2025
KANO TESSAI: A CIRCULAR HANGING TRAY OF A BUGAKU MASK OF RANRYO-O
Est: €700 - €1,400
KANO TESSAI: A CIRCULAR HANGING TRAY OF A BUGAKU MASK OF RANRYO-O By Kano Tessai (1845-1925), signed Tessai and kakihan Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926) The flat well of the tray applied to depict a finely carved Bugaku mask of Ryo-o, modeled after a treasured mask at the Horyuji Temple, Nara. The golden mask boldly rendered holding a ferocious expression with furrowed brow, bulging eyes, and protruding nose. The dangling chin-cup, knotted with a short red cord, reveals its black teeth. The eyebrows, mustache and goatee rendered with inlaid tufts of white horsehair. A fierce dragon perched on its head with the chest raised, the muscular and scaly body finely painted in reddish and greenish tones with golden accents. A silk string for wall suspension is tied around three eyelets to the back of the tray. Inscribed by Kano Tessai on the frame: Horyuji juho Ryoo-men, Kasuga sanroku Saisho Shoja Bohoken nite mosu, TESSAI [copied from a treasured mask of Ranryo-o which is at the Horyuji Temple (Nara), copied at the Bohoken, Saishoji Studio, located at the foot of Mount Kasuga, by Tessai]. Also inscribed on the back of the frame: Kasuga-sha no go-shinboku o motte tsukuru kore, TESSAI [this is made by the sacred wood timber originally sourced from the Kasuga Shrine, Nara, made by Tessai] and with the artist’s kakihan monogram. The wood tomobako with the inscription on the cover: Ryoo-men zugaku [the hanging mask of Ranryo-o]. LENGTH 33.7 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and natural imperfections, small nicks and chips to the border and some rubbing to the lacquer. Provenance: Collection of Drs. Edmund and Julia Lewis, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Drs. Edmund Jean and Julia Breyer Lewis are renowned experts in nephrology who met professionally and later married in 1997, and have since continued to collect art together, actively seeking the best they could find from the finest dealers in the field. Known for their keen scholarship and high aesthetic standards, for the past three decades Ed and Julie have focused on collecting lacquer art, painting, and Buddhist sculpture from Japan. As they traveled widely their desire to collect Buddhist art grew, and they have expanded their collection to include important Pan-religious sculpture from Greater Asia. The bugaku mask of Ranryo-o represents the Dragon King, a figure originating in a Chinese legend. One of the four most handsome men in Chinese history, Prince Ranryo (in Chinese, Lanling) wore a fearsome mask to hide his face when he led his troops into battle. The dance created by his followers in honor of their brave commander was later introduced to Japan and is thought to have become part of the classical Bugaku repertoire by the second half of the eighth century. Kano Tessai (1845-1925) was born in Gifu prefecture. At an early age he was sent to study painting and calligraphy at several Buddhist temples. Upon the Meiji restoration in 1868, Tessai decided to leave the priesthood and devote his life to studying famous artifacts in the temple collections throughout Japan and the techniques used in their making. Through this he became familiar with the vast collections of masks housed in temples such as Todaiji and Horyuji in Nara, which became the inspiration for most of his work. He also accompanied Ernest Fenellosa on his survey of temples around Kyoto and Nara. He was present during the opening of the Yumedono at Horyuji when the Kudara Kannon was revealed to the world in 1884 for the first time in many years. In 1887 Tessai was appointed professor in the Department of Sculpture of the newly established Tokyo Art School, but he resigned shortly thereafter to return to his life as an artist. Tessai's principal works included netsuke, pipecases, models of religious artifacts and accessories for tea gatherings. Auction comparison: Compare a related circular lacquer tray, also signed by Kano Tessai and dated to the early 20th century, 21.3 cm long, at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 28 October 2020, Vienna, lot 137 (sold for EUR 2,275).
Galerie Zacke
Jul. 24, 2025
KANO TESSAI: A RARE WOOD NYOI SCEPTER WITH ONI HEAD
Est: €800 - €1,600
KANO TESSAI: A RARE WOOD NYOI SCEPTER WITH ONI HEAD By Kano Tessai (1845-1925), signed Tessai followed by the artist’s idiosyncratic kakihan Japan, Nara, early 20th century Finely carved, the elegantly curved shaft with a plain scroll terminal and a fierce oni head detailed with bulging eyes, bushy brows, a wide mouth revealing tongue and teeth flanked by sharp fangs, and a broad nose, the sides and back of the shaft and some details lacquered red, the wood of attractive grain and color, purposely worn to simulated old age. The front of the scepter is inscribed Seija (‘right and wrong’), referencing a moral precept known as Seija zen’aku (‘right and wrong & good and evil’), while the back shows the signature TESSAI followed by the artist’s characteristic kakihan. LENGTH 39.3 cm Condition: Excellent condition with attractive simulated wear, possibly few minuscule nicks. Provenance: French private collection. Kano Tessai (1845–1925) came from a Gifu family and started his life as a Buddhist priest, though his father instructed him in the art of carving. He studied Chinese literature and drawing and was a professor at Tokyo art school in 1872. He was also on the examining committee for investigating the ancient art of Japan and subsequently went to Nara where he engaged in the reproductions of old objects of art, such as the present example. Although only few scepters by Tessai are known, he clearly greatly enjoyed and found inspiration in this type of object, as evidenced by a Chinese Ming-dynasty bamboo scepter once owned by him, see Bonhams, The Zuiun Collection, 15 March 2017, New York, lot 5004. Auction comparison: Compare a bamboo scepter by Kano Tessai at Bonhams, 11 September 2019, New York, lot 546 (sold for 2,040 USD). Compare a dried-lacquer scepter by Ito Tesseki, a student of Kano Tessai, at Bonhams, 15 March 2017, New York, lot 5030 (sold for 10,000 USD).
Galerie Zacke
May. 13, 2025
Tomioka Tessai (1837 - 1924)
Est: £600 - £800
Tomioka Tessai (1837 - 1924) Inscribed and signed to below the shoulders, painted to the body with a watery landscape scene in underglaze blue, 33cm high, with fitted Japanese wood box.
Roseberys
Mar. 30, 2025
Tomioka Tessai monoprint Monkey hunting a catfish with a pumpkin
Est: $120 - $150
after Tomioka Tessai (1836-1920) monoprint on mulberry paper, Monkey hunting a catfish with a pumpkin. Artist's seal lower right. Unframed. sheet mounted to backing paper on top edge. Mid 20th Century (WB) Measurements: Approx. sheet 9 x 11.875 inches; backing paper 10.75 x 15.5 inches Condition: Very good condition, some wear to edges. creases. Domestic Shipping: $40
Carnegie's Auction Gallery
Jan. 18, 2025
Japanese Woodblock Print Tomioka Tessai
Est: $50 - $20,000
Japanese Woodblock Print Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924), Summer Flowers from the series, Four Seasons of Flowers, 1907. Picture measures 9.5 x 12.75 inches plus margins. Frame measures 18.5 x 21.5 inches. Provenance Galerie Mazarine, Montreal
Kavanagh Auctions
Nov. 07, 2024
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1836-1924) Red Bamboo Leaves Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century (3)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1836-1924) Red Bamboo Leaves Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century A fan-shaped painting mounted as a kakejiku (hanging scroll) in black and red ink on paper in silk mounts, depicting bamboo leaves in bold and spontaneous red brush strokes, with an inscription Futo so tanshin (Steadfastly guarding a straight heart that does not bend like a bamboo) on the left, signed Tessai gaishi with two red seals; accompanied with a certificate issued by the Tomioka Tessai Kantei Iinkai (Tomioka Tessai Authentication Association) and a plain wood storage box. Overall: 110cm x 72cm (43 5/16in x 28 3/8in); image: 16.3cm x 51cm (6 3/8in x 20 1/16in). (3).
Bonhams
Oct. 13, 2024
TESSAI (1836-1924)
Est: €300 - €500
Les deux amis en hiver, 1922 Encre de Chine rehaussée de couleurs su papier Tirage 52/224, éditions galerie Yoshii H. 16 cm - L. 52,5 cm
OXIO
May. 16, 2024
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1836-1924) Red Bamboo Leaves Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century (3)
Est: £2,500 - £3,000
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1836-1924) Red Bamboo Leaves Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century A fan-shaped painting mounted as a kakejiku (hanging scroll) in black and red ink on paper in silk mounts, depicting bamboo leaves in bold and spontaneous red brush strokes, with an inscription Futo so tanshin (Steadfastly guarding a straight heart that does not bend like a bamboo) on the left, signed Tessai gaishi with two red seals; accompanied with a certificate issued by Tomioka Tessai Kantei Iinkai (Tomioka Tessai Authentication Association) and a plain wood storage box. Overall: 110cm x 72cm (43 5/16in x 28 3/8in); image: 16.3cm x 51cm (6 3/8in x 20 1/16in). (3).
Bonhams
Nov. 08, 2023
Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)
Est: £500 - £800
Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924) A Japanese landscape painting, ink on paper, mounted has hanging scroll, depicting two scholars sitting on a cliff admiring the rushing waterfall, inscribed and signed Tessai Gaishi with two seals of the artist and two other seals. 130 x 63cm, with inscribed fitted wood box. cf. Tomioka Tessai is regarded as the last major artist in the Bunjinga tradition (also Nanga, under the influence of Chinese wenrenhua, literati paintings) and one of the first major artists of the Nihonga (Japanese style).
Roseberys
Nov. 08, 2023
Tomioka Tessai (1837 – 1924)
Est: £500 - £800
Tomioka Tessai (1837 – 1924) A Japanese painting, ink on paper, mounted as hanging scroll, depicting orchid within the canyon, signed by the artist with three seals, together with a certificate of authentication from the Tomioka Tessai Authentication Society, no. 000529. 151.5 x 47cm, with two fitted wood boxes. cf. Tomioka Tessai is regarded as the last major artist in the Bunjinga tradition and one of the pioneers of the Nihonga style. He was educated as a scholar in classical Chinese philosophy and literature and the Japanese classics.
Roseberys
Jan. 01, 2023
antique pair of paintings on silk tomioka tessai?
Est: $50 - $500
attributed to tomioka tessai? reframed in 1992 by Jill Flink fine art 2-19-92 from estate collection both for one bid painting on silk 9" x 15" & 9" x 14" appx gorgeous bamboo frames see pics
A KLEINS AUCTION GALLERY LLC
Aug. 18, 2022
Tomioka Tessai Self Portrait Scroll Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
(Japanese, 1836-1924) Self Portrait, artist's signature, seals, and inscriptions upper right, ink and color on paper, paper backing with silk brocade borders, image 52 x 25-1/4 in., overall 78-1/2 x 32-1/2 in.; in wood box with sliding lid, 3 x 38 x 3-3/8 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Brunk Auctions
Aug. 18, 2022
Tomioka Tessai Landscape Scroll Painting
Est: $500 - $700
(Japanese, 1836-1924) Mountain Landscape, artist's signature and seal, ink and color on paper, paper backing with blue silk borders, image 68 x 18 in., scroll overall 87 x 25-3/4 in.; with wood box with character inscription on lid, 2-3/4 x 26-1/2 x 3 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Brunk Auctions
Aug. 18, 2022
Tomioka Tessai Calligraphic Scroll
Est: $200 - $400
(Japanese, 1836-1924) calligraphic scroll, inscription with three seals, ink on paper mounted on paper backing with silk brocade border, image 52 x 13 in., overall 74-3/4 x 21 in., with lidded box, 3 x 25 x 3-1/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Brunk Auctions
Aug. 08, 2022
A JAPANESE KYOYAKI TEA BOWL PAINTED BY TOMIOKA TESSAI (1837-1924) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Est: $800 - $1,200
A JAPANESE KYOYAKI TEA BOWL PAINTED BY TOMIOKA TESSAI (1837-1924) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) With enamel decoration of a scouling Daruma to one side and signature of Tomioka Tessai. Together with an old wooden and a purple silk 'shifuku'. 8cm high, 13cm diameter
Leonard Joel
Oct. 23, 2021
17 Japanese Calligraphy & Woodblock Prints, incl. Tomioka Tessai, Utagawa Hiroshige
Est: $200 - $300
Seventeen (17) Japanese works on paper. 1st-9th items: Collection of nine (9) Calligraphy items, including a 14 1/2" x 2" strip of calligraphy on gilt-edged cardstock attributed to Tomioka Tessai, also known as Hyakuren (Japanese, 1837-1924), one of the first major artists of the Nihonga style. The other eight (8) calligraphy samples, on cardstock and handmade paper, are unattributed. 10th-17th items: Grouping of eight (8) 20th century woodblock prints, including one (1) Utagawa Hiroshige also Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858) woodblock print titled "(Shimada, Oigawa Sungan) Shimada: The Suruga Side of the Oi River," Number 24 from the artist's The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road series. Artist's signature, title, publisher, and censor seals, top right and lower left; five (5) Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861) woodblock prints depicting geisha and kabuki actors, including one (1) diptych of two figures engaged in a sword fight. All with printed artist's signature, censor, and publisher seals, top and lower left, and top and lower right. Four prints are hinge mounted to off-white cardstock; and two (2) prints by unidentified artists, including one (1) depicting a bride and one (1) depicting a man behind a rice paper screen door, possibly part of a diptych. All prints approximately 14 1/4" H x 9 7/8" W.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Apr. 24, 2021
JAPANESE PAINTING OF ROCK BY TOMIOKA TESSAI
Est: $400 - $800
Tomioka Tessai (Japanese, 1836-1924) watercolor and ink painting on silk of an orchid plant growing on a scholar's stone with calligraphy and two red seals. Painted in black and gray with red highlights in the plant flowers. The painting is mounted on a silk backing with wooden dowels. Dimensions: 48 1/4 inches tall X 16 inches wide; 122.55 cm tall X 40.6 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Oakridge Auction Gallery
Dec. 14, 2020
Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Fushimi DollsTaisho era (1912-1926), 1915
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Fushimi Dolls Taisho era (1912-1926), 1915 Kakejiku (hanging scroll), ink and colors on paper in silk mounts, depicting two Fushimi dolls, one of Hotei (god of wealth) and the other a standing female figure, with an inscription at top right identifying them as clay dolls from Fushimi, signed and sealed at lower left Tessai With a wooden tomobako storage box inscribed Fushimi deku zu (Picture of Fushimi dolls); dated inside Taisho yonen shichigatsu (July 1915) and signed Daikan Tessai Overall 87 x 19 1/8 in (221 x 48cm); image 52 x 11 7/8in (132 x 30cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 17, 2020
TOMIOKA TESSAI (JAPANESE, 1836-1924) LARGE LANDSCAPE SCROLL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $200
TOMIOKA TESSAI (JAPANESE, 1836-1924) LARGE LANDSCAPE SCROLL PAINTING, ink on paper, depicting a luscious forest featuring a man on a horse crossing a bridge in the lower left side, calligraphy in the upper right side, including a wooden storage box. Stamped with three seals.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Sep. 28, 2019
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT TOMIOKA TESSAI
Est: $500 - $600
Japanese Woodblock Print by Tomioka Tessai Hand Drawing - Preparatory Drawing
Woodblock Prints World
Jul. 13, 2019
JapaneseHanging Scroll, Tomioka Tessai
Est: $200 - $400
Japanese scroll, depicting a pair of wild geese by the shore, ink and color on silk, left with a poem and the signature with the seal, Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924), with a tomobako kiri box, painting: 11"l x 9.5"w, scroll: 55.5"l x 14.5"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 30, 2019
TOMIOKA TESSAI: INK ON PAPER PAINTING 'HAN XIN'
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ink on paper, vertical scroll. The painting depicts the story of Han Xin crawling beneath someone, artist signature and mark Tomioka Tessai on the right side. Height: 50 in (127.0 cm) Width: 12 2/8 in (31.0 cm) 富崗鐵齋人物韓信胯下辱紙本盒子
Mega International Auction
Mar. 30, 2019
TOMIOKA TESSAI: SET OF TWO INK ON PAPER PAINTINGS AND CALLIGRAPHY
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ink and color on paper, mounted. The lot includes two mounted paintings, each depicts people in mountain landscape, poetry calligraphy on the sides, artist signature and mark Tomioka Tessai. Height: 15 2/8 in (38.5 cm) Width: 11 2/8 in (28.5 cm) 富崗鐵齋山水書法祝壽紀念紙本四幅畫兩個框
Mega International Auction
Mar. 21, 2019
TOMIOKA TESSAI (JAPAN, 1836-1924) PORTRAIT OF KOJIMA KODOGU 45 x 21 in. (11
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
TOMIOKA TESSAI (JAPAN, 1836-1924) PORTRAIT OF KOJIMA KODOGU 45 x 21 in. (114 cm. x 53 cm.), excluding mount
Christie's
Dec. 17, 2018
Attributed to Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Geese and Reeds
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Attributed to Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Geese and ReedsAlbum leaf mounted as a hanging scroll, ink and color on silk; featuring a pair of geese walking through reeds, with self-inscribed pair of five-character Chinese poetic couplets, signed Tessai gaishi, with one seal Tomioka Hyakuren; accompanying wooden storage box with Taisho era inscription. 10 1/2 x 9 3/8in (27 x 24cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 16, 2018
TOMIOKA TESSAI JAPANESE HAND PAINTED SILK SCROLL
Est: $150 - $250
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1837-1924), JAPANESE, HAND PAINTED SILK SCROLL, 19TH C, H 52", W 16"DEPICTS A FLORAL SCENE WITH BIRD, TALL GRASS AND VINES. SIGNED LOWER RIGHT AND RED STAMPS. 78" H. X 20 1/2" W. OVERALL SCROLL SIZE.
DuMouchelles
May. 29, 2017
Rock Album of Su
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
AN 18TH-19TH CENTURY LITERATURE Rock Album of Su Yuan Two volumes with ninety leaves in total, woodblock print Each leaf measures 24.5 x 30.8 cm. (9 5/8 x 12 1/8 in.) Four collectors’ seals Titleslips by Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) on each volume and the cloth cover, with a total of five seals
Christie's
Feb. 23, 2017
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scoll, Mountains in Spring, Meiji
Est: €5,000 - €6,250
Ink and colors on silk Mounted as hanging scroll Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Depiction of a mountain landscape with pines in spring mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall Inscription and three artist seals at the upper right edge With inscribed, signed and sealed wooden box (inside and exterior) Total dimensions: c. 202 x 65 cm Image size: c. 131 x 48 cm Provenance: French art market Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) is a famous Nanga painter (in the style of the southern Song dynasty). He was a member of the Imperial Fine Arts Academy and a member of the Art Committee of the Imperial Household. This painting depicts an imaginary Chinese mountain landscape in the mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall. Light colors indicate spring time. Vertical compositions on narrow scale were characteristic for Tessai. The rather light colors depict a mild spring day in refined brushwork. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with usual signs of age and wear. Partly foxing and crease marks. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Feb. 23, 2017
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scroll, Scholar Rock, Meiji Period
Est: €4,800 - €6,000
Ink and colors on paper Hanging scroll with brocade mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Scholar's rock Signed, inscribed as well as two red artists seals Inscribed inner wood box, lacquered outer wood box Image dimension: 122.7 x 48.9 cm Total dimension: 263 x 68.9 cm Object is taxed regularly. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The hanging scroll is in good condition consistent with age. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Jan. 27, 2017
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €960 - €1,200
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Dec. 29, 2016
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scoll, Mountains in Spring, Meiji
Est: €6,400 - €8,000
Ink and colors on silk Mounted as hanging scroll Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Depiction of a mountain landscape with pines in spring mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall Inscription and three artist seals at the upper right edge With inscribed, signed and sealed wooden box (inside and exterior) Total dimensions: c. 202 x 65 cm Image size: c. 131 x 48 cm Provenance: French art market Object is taxed regularly. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) is a famous Nanga painter (in the style of the southern Song dynasty). He was a member of the Imperial Fine Arts Academy and a member of the Art Committee of the Imperial Household. This painting depicts an imaginary Chinese mountain landscape in the mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall. Light colors indicate spring time. Vertical compositions on narrow scale were characteristic for Tessai. The rather light colors depict a mild spring day in refined brushwork. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with usual signs of age and wear. Partly foxing and crease marks. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Dec. 16, 2016
Tomioka Tessai, Scholar's Rock, Hanging Scroll, Meiji Period
Est: €5,200 - €6,500
Ink and colours on paper Hanging scroll with brocade mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Scholar's rock Inscribed, signed and with two red seals of the artist Inscribed inner wood box, lacquered outer wood box Painting dimension: 122.7 x 48.9 cm Total dimension: 263 x 68.9 cm Object is taxed regularly. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The hanging scroll is in good condition consistent with age. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Oct. 17, 2016
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scoll, Mountains in Spring, Meiji
Est: €6,000 - €7,800
Ink and colors on silk Mounted as hanging scroll Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Depiction of a mountain landscape with pines in spring mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall Inscription and three artist seals at the upper right edge With inscribed, signed and sealed wooden box (inside and exterior) Total dimensions: c. 202 x 65 cm Image size: c. 131 x 48 cm Provenance: French art market Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) is a famous Nanga painter (in the style of the southern Song dynasty). He was a member of the Imperial Fine Arts Academy and a member of the Art Committee of the Imperial Household. This painting depicts an imaginary Chinese mountain landscape in the mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall. Light colors indicate spring time. Vertical compositions on narrow scale were characteristic for Tessai. The rather light colors depict a mild spring day in refined brushwork. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with usual signs of age and wear. Partly foxing and crease marks. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Sep. 21, 2016
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scoll, Mountains in Spring, Meiji
Est: €3,800 - €5,850
Ink and colors on silk Mounted as hanging scroll Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Depiction of a mountain landscape with pines in spring mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall Inscription and three artist seals at the upper right edge With inscribed, signed and sealed wooden box (inside and exterior) Total dimensions: c. 202 x 65 cm Image size: c. 131 x 48 cm Provenance: French art market Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) is a famous Nanga painter (in the style of the southern Song dynasty). He was a member of the Imperial Fine Arts Academy and a member of the Art Committee of the Imperial Household. This painting depicts an imaginary Chinese mountain landscape in the mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall. Light colors indicate spring time. Vertical compositions on narrow scale were characteristic for Tessai. The rather light colors depict a mild spring day in refined brushwork. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with usual signs of age and wear. Partly foxing and crease marks. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Apr. 20, 2016
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €900 - €1,170
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) – Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Nov. 17, 2015
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €1,300 - €1,690
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) – Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 2,600 Euro This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Jul. 28, 2015
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €1,400 - €1,820
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) – Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Jun. 06, 2015
NAKAJIMA, TOMIKAZU('Kayô')Kyoto 1813 - 1877Shijô-Schule. Schwiegersohn von Tomioka Tessai (1837-1923) und Schüler des Yokoyama Kazan(1781-1837). Kirschblüten mit Fuji.Japan, Edo-Zeit. 2. Hälfte 19. Jh. Leicht lavierte Tusche und Farben auf
Est: €700 - €900
NAKAJIMA, TOMIKAZU ('Kayô') Kyoto 1813 - 1877 Shijô-Schule. Schwiegersohn von Tomioka Tessai (1837-1923) und Schüler des Yokoyama Kazan (1781-1837). Kirschblüten mit Fuji. Japan, Edo-Zeit. 2. Hälfte 19. Jh. Leicht lavierte Tusche und Farben auf Seide, montiert mit Seidendamast und rot lackierten Endknöpfen. Bildmaße: 126 x 56,5cm. Der Fuji in einer weiten, bewaldeten Hügellandschaft mit blühenden Kirschbäumen und Personen auf einem Weg, vermutlich auf der Tokaido. Bei den Personen lässt sich ein Samurai auf einem bepackten Pferd erkennen, der einem blinden Biwa-Spieler begegnet. Sign.: Kayô. Siegel: Zwei Siegel: Nakajima, Shigesuke (Rufnamen). Zustand B. Flecken und eine Restaurierung. Vgl. Laurance Roberts: A dictionary of Japanese artists. New York (1976), S. 74.
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Apr. 02, 2015
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €3,200 - €4,000
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) - Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good - if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given - starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Mar. 25, 2015
Three hanging scroll paintings By Tomioka Te
Est: £600 - £800
Three hanging scroll paintings By Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924)
Bonhams
Aug. 23, 2014
TOMOIKA TESSAI (1836 - 1924): THE PATRIARCH DARUMA??
Est: €400 - €800
TOMOIKA TESSAI (1836 - 1924): THE PATRIARCH DARUMA??. Silk painting, hanging scroll. Japan, 19th century. SIZE SCROLL 197 x 48 CM, SIZE PICTURE 106 x 33, 7 CM A very refined depiction of Bodai Daruma (in Sanskrit: Bodhidharma) brief Daruma ?? the founder of the Zen Buddhism. Tessai was a painter and calligraphy from Kyoto. Signed Tessai Gaishi ?? ?? with two red seals, good brocade mounting, wooden scrolls and box. From a German collection Start Price EUR 400
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 14, 2014
A hanging scroll in the manner of Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924)
Est: €600 - €720
A hanging scroll in the manner of Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) depicting a landscape. Ink and colours on paper. Inscription with a date, inscribed Tessai Gaishi and two seals. Wooden box.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Feb. 09, 2014
TOMOIKA TESSAI (1836 - 1924): THE PATRIARCH DARUMA??.
Est: €500 - €2,000
Silk painting, hanging scroll. Japan, 19th century. SIZE SCROLL 197 x 48 CM, SIZE PICTURE 106 x 33, 7 CM. A very refined depiction of Bodai Daruma (in Sanskrit: Bodhidharma) brief Daruma 達磨 the founder of the Zen Buddhism. Tessai was a painter and calligraphy fro Kyoto. Signed Tessai Gaishi 鉄斎外史 with two red seals, good brocade mounting, wooden scrolls and box From a German collection. Bodai Daruma (im Sanskrit Bodhidharma), kurz Daruma 達磨 genannt, ist der in Japan populärste buddhistische Patriarch überhaupt und ist der Begründer des Zen-Buddhismus. Daruma - aus indischem Königshaus - soll im frühen 6. Jh. (der Überlieferung nach) nach China gefahren sein und dort den Chan-Buddhismus begründet haben. Das Bildnis zeigt die beliebteste Darstellung des Daruma - in Meditation sitzend, Jahre soll er so verbracht haben, es wurde ein Symbol des Zen, die Künstler aber spielen sich gerne mit dem Ausdruck im Gesicht. Beharrliches Durchhalten, aber vielleicht auch ein wenig Zweifel. Die Gesichtszüge sind unbewegt, dafür ist der Faltenwurf im Gewand mit kräftigen Strichen gemalt. Die Ohrringe sind für Daruna typisch, aber auch ein wenig Hotei spielt hinein, der Schmerbauch nämlich ... Tessai war Maler und Kalligraph aus Kyoto. Das Bild ist Tessai Gaishi 鉄斎外史 signiert, darunter zwei rote Siegel. Gute Brokatmontierung, hölzerne Roller, in Holzkassette.
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 10, 2013
Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto FIVE VOLUMES OF KIMONO PATTERNS
Est: $300 - $400
Published Meiji 21 to 22 (1889-90) in Kyoto and containing five string tied volumes in original card vase, each volume containing roughly 35 woodblock prints depicting kimono designs. Each volume titled by Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924), 14.6" x 10.2" x 2.4" - 37 x 26 x 6 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 10, 2011
Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Dated 1914
Est: £20,000 - £25,000
Dated 1914 Kakejiku, in sumi and muted red, green and yellow on paper, depicting the demon-queller Shoki holding a bat and seated astride a tiger, signed hijya koufuku (in with fortune, out with evil), Taisho sannen tora doshi ichigatsu torabi yonhyaku rokuju-shichi koshi Tessai gaishi shihitsu (the first paint on the day of Tiger in the first month of the Year of the Tiger [3rd year of Taisho], Tessai, a man of 467 koshi [daily cycles]) with two seals; with tomobako titled and signed by the artist with seal; the inside of the cover, Taisho sanki saiji kinoetora ichigatsu torabi shihitsu, shichijyu-yu-kyu-o Tessai gaishi jidaicho (started to paint on the day of the Tiger in the first month of the year of the Tiger, Taisho 3 [1914], titled and signed by Tessai, an old man of 79 years old); with outer wood storage box. 136.5cm x 57.2cm (53¾in x 22½in). (3).
Bonhams