Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by a good Artist, Flowers Plum, Bamboo

This work carefully and delicately depicts a raccoon dog standing in a meadow in the moonlight during the harvest moon . ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition 　　: There is discolorati...

This work carefully and delicately depicts a eagle in front of the famous Mount Fuji ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition 　　Lovely Condition ■Dimensions 　　Axis size: 1835mm (height) ...

This work carefully and delicately depicts a Chrysanthemum ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition 　　Lovely Condition ■Dimensions Axis size: 1855mm (height) x 530mm (width) Paper size: ...

This work carefully and delicately depicts a Chrysanthemum ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition 　　Lovely Condition ■Dimensions Axis size: 1840 mm (height) x 535 mm (width) Paper size...

Bamboo in moonlight Gamo Rakan (1784-1866) Hanging scroll, ink on silk. Dimensions: Scroll: 201 cm x 58 cm Image: 137 cm x 45 cm In this early 19th century work by Gamo Rakan a light ink wash applied to the silk background silhouettes the moon and suggests the atmosphere of early evening. Even though it is a literati subject, Rakan’s bamboo is quite realistic with a strong decorative style. The painting finds its inspiration from Chinese Ming dynasty painters who often used a single-tone, jet black stroke to emphasize the calligraphic nature of bamboo. In a different era, decorative would have been seen as somewhat unrefined. But increasingly in the Edo period, it was the hallmark of high style. The Japanese people, in particular the rising merchant class, had gradually become apathetic toward the traditional Sesshu and Kano schools of painting. Chinese professional and amateur painters living in the port of Nagasaki during the 18th century had a profound effect on Japanese painting and the freshness of their style and its decorative appeal contributed greatly to its popularity. Gamo Rakan’s teacher, Tani Buncho...

Charming painting by European artist, 20th century Measures: H. 70 W. 70 cm H. 27.5 W. 27.5 in.

20th century oil painting by French Artist Dolbeau. Signed.

An early 1900s vibrant still nature painting of peony flowers in a blue vase cup on table. Oil on composite panel - platex. Signed ‘A Ferrand’ (lower left). Augustin Ferrando (1880...