Elegance of the Peony by Satomi Shokin

Name: Elegance of the Peony by Satomi Shokin
Brand: Satomi Shōkin
SKU: 6313
Price: 230.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 120 x 51 cm

Product number: 6313

Height 120 cm
Width 51 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Satomi Shōkin

€230.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

With delicate lightness and perfect harmony, this graceful kakemono from the Showa period presents itself, created with craftsmanly perfection by Satomi Shokin. At the center of the image, a magnificent peony unfolds its delicate, pink-colored petals, accompanied by a still-closed bud, which in its anticipation promises the enchantment of the blooming to come. Particularly striking is the vivid contrast between the delicate coloring of the blossoms and the deep, dark, carefully executed foliage.

This work is painted in traditional manner on high-quality paper and is stylishly rounded off by fine wooden jikusaki. It combines, in an elegant manner, classic motifs of Japanese flower painting with a clear, modern aesthetic typical of the art of the Showa era.

Whether as a point of repose in a modern-designed setting or as a classic accent in a traditional environment – this kakemono captivates with timeless beauty and its extraordinary expressive power.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Satomi Shōkin

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?.