Bird on a Pine Tree

Name: Bird on a Pine Tree
Brand: Tanaka Koga
SKU: 5610
Price: 290.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 185 x 60 cm

Product number: 5610

Height 185 cm
Width 60 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Ceramics
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Tanaka Koga

€290.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This evocative depiction of a bird in quiet pose on a tree branch dates from the Showa period and bears the stamp of Tanaka Koga. The fine ink lines and delicate details of the pine needles create a harmonious balance between nature and emptiness that is typical of Japanese aesthetics. The use of shadow and contrast lends the bird and its surroundings a particular depth.

The work is painted on paper and fitted with a jikusaki made of ceramics. It is presented in an authentic and understated style, ideal for collectors and lovers of traditional Japanese art who appreciate the interplay of stillness and nature.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Tanaka Koga

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Shôwa (1926–1989) period, but cannot give a precise date.

Is this genuine craftsmanship?

Yes, this piece is a genuine handcrafted original that exists only once.

Why does the date of creation sometimes not match the artist's dates

Because the two pieces of information speak about different things: the period designation describes the object – support, colors, condition – while the signature reflects which name appears on the painting. In most cases there is no attempt at deception behind this, but rather Japanese painting training: copying from workshop models was the curriculum for centuries, an utsushi is regarded as a bow to the teacher, workshops signed with the master's name, and artist names were passed down within a school. Such a hanging scroll is therefore not a forgery, but a hand-painted one-of-a-kind that continues the formal language of its school – just not the work of the famous name, and priced accordingly. We explain this in detail in the guide Why does a kakemono often bear the signature of an artist long deceased?.