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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Sumi-e Snow Scene

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Sumi-e Snow Scene
Ink on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. Signature and seal read: Sagawa Kakoku. Poem on upper left reads: Stormy valleys in high mountains with more snow to come. Original storage box

Notes about the artist: Sagawa Kakoku (1867-1946) born in Yonesaki village in 1867 (Keio 3). He studied under Matsudaira Sekkô a former Mito clan member. He later became a student of Nozawa Hakka of Tatsunokuchi. In 1904 he moved to Tokyo and studied under Komuro Suiun with whom he also had contact with Araki Jippo. He was selected for the first time for the 2nd Imperial Art Exhibition in 1920, and his selected work was made an Imperial Household Agency article. He continued to exhibit his works at the Imperial Exhibition and the Ibaraki Prefectural Art Exhibition.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S2045
Incollect Reference #:	814490

Dimensions

W.	63.75 in;	H.	61.375 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	161.93 cm;	H.	155.89 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques, with over 45 years of expertise, is a renowned source for fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, and more. Our diverse collection also includes Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture, available at our Hudson, NY gallery. For inquiries, contact 518.828.8585 or email thegallery@nagaantiques.com.