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Tall 6-panel byôbu with phoenixes attributed to Kanô Isen’in Naganobu
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An exquisite, tall six-panel byôbu (folding screen) featuring a painting attributed to Kanô Isen’in Naganobu (1775–1828) depicting a pair of phoenixes (hô’ô) and a section of a large ancient pine tree (matsu).
The male bird is perched gracefully on one leg atop the arching, moss-covered branch, his long bright white tail feathers trailing behind him, and his red neck turned toward the approaching hen. She is captured in mid-flight, her body coiled in a dynamic pose, flanked by two large trailing white feathers, and plumage filled with swirling strands of blue and green.
This elegant composition of phoenixes and pine brings together two powerful symbols of harmony and endurance. The phoenixes, embodying balance, represent marital harmony, peace, and prosperity, while the evergreen pine tree stands for longevity, steadfastness, and unchanging virtue. Together, they form a deeply auspicious motif — a wish for enduring love, resilience, and a life of peace and abundance.
With attributive signature and seal in the lower left corner. Signature: 'Painted by Isen Hôgen', Sealed: 'Sealed by Isen'.
Kanô Isen’in Naganobu (1775–1828) was a prominent painter of the late Edo period and the eighth-generation head of the Kobikichô branch of the Kanô school in Edo. Born as the son of Kanô Yôsen’in Korenobu, he inherited the leadership of the Edo Kanô lineage, which had been founded by Kanô Naonobu (1607–1650). Naganobu trained within the family atelier, where he had access to important collections of classical Chinese and Japanese paintings owned by the shogunate and daimyô families.
He was granted the prestigious Buddhist painter’s title Hôgen in 1802 and was later elevated to the highest rank of Hôin in 1816.
Rendered in polychrome natural pigments and ink on a shimmering gold leaf background. The screen is bordered by two silk trims: a slender brown brocade inner border and a broad golden-brown outer border with a chrysanthemum 菊 (kiku) motif. Framed within a black lacquered wooden frame fitted with protective metal hardware engraved with a scrolling foliage (karakusa) design.
Dimensions:
Total width: 148.42 in / 377 cm (2 x 25.39 in / 64.5 cm, 4 x 24.40 in / 62 cm); Height: 67.79 in / 172.2 cm
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
Price including insured shipping.
- Attributed to:Kano Isen'in Naganobu (Painter)
- Dimensions:Height: 67.8 in (172.2 cm)Width: 148.43 in (377 cm)Depth: 0.67 in (1.7 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:between 1802-1816 (Edo period)
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Considering its age, the screen is in very good condition with minimal traces of wear consistent with age. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: D52211stDibs: LU7165245473972
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