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Kingfisher by the River

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 195 x 42 cm
Product number: 6249

Sold – no longer available

This piece was handmade by Daiya and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.

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Details about the sold piece

  • Height 195 cm
  • Width 42 cm
  • Item Type Kakemono
  • Jikusaki Wood
  • Material Honshi Paper
  • Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
  • Technique Hand-Painted
  • Unique Work Yes
  • Wooden Box Yes
Signature / Stamp:
Daiya
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Description

This impressive kakemono, titled "Kingfisher by the River," shows a luminous kingfisher resting on a wooden post, captured in a minimalist and tranquil composition. The work dates from the Showa period and bears the seal "Daiya". The depiction is modeled after the famous painting by Miyamoto Musashi, which lends the piece a particular historical and cultural depth.

The careful coloring of the bird sets it apart in high contrast from the subtle, nearly empty surroundings, drawing focus to its elegance and grace. Painted on high-quality paper and fitted with jikusaki made of wood, the artwork is delivered in a signed wooden box. This presentation underscores the authentic charm and value of the piece, which represents a particular highlight for both art collectors and lovers of traditional Japanese painting alike.

Frequently asked

No – as a one-of-a-kind piece it exists in a single example only.
We would be glad to look for one. Get in touch with the details of the object you are looking for and we will see what we can do.
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?.