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Signed & Dated 1928 Watercolor on Silk by R. C. Matsuyama of "Tulips in a Vase"

$900
£677.17
€782.14
CA$1,271.93
A$1,380.24
CHF 731.41
MX$16,928.01
NOK 9,051.11
SEK 8,552.82
DKK 5,839.08

About the Item

Signed & Dated 1928 Watercolor on Silk by R.C. Matsuyama "Tulips in a Vase". Ryuson Chuzo Matsuyama, born Japan 1880; died Holborn, London 1954. Signed & dated lower right: "R.C. Matsuyama 1928". Emigrating to England, he became part of an intriguing & important group of Japanese artists working in the early decades of the 20th century, many of whom studied at the Chelsea School of Art, including Matsuyama. This on the cover plate from a posthumous show by J. Collins & Son, Christmas, 1987 (show catalog accompanies the piece). Provenance: Dr. John Fryer Collection, Exeter, London & Chapel Hill, Sight: 18.25" x 12.75". Frame: 24.25" x 20.25". We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Creator:
    Matsuyama (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Japanese (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1928
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WP-2590z1stDibs: LU6458246626512

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