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Owl in Autumn

Kakemono, unique work, 126 x 61 cm
Product number: 6245

Sold – no longer available

This piece was handmade by Ishikawa Yurin 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 126 cm
  • Width 61 cm
  • Item Type Kakemono
  • Jikusaki Wood
  • Material Honshi Washi (Rice Paper)
  • Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
  • Technique Hand-Painted
  • Unique Work Yes
Signature / Stamp:
Ishikawa Yurin
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Description

This enchanting kakemono from the Meiji period depicts a majestic owl sitting attentively on a branch, surrounded by autumn leaves. The attention to detail in the depiction of the owl and the leaves lends the image a lively yet tranquil atmosphere. The soft color tones and clear brushstrokes capture the stillness of an autumn evening.

The work was painted on fine rice paper by the renowned artist Yurin Ishikawa, whose stamp adorns the artwork. The wooden jikusaki emphasizes the traditional character of this extraordinary kakemono and lends it an authentic touch.

This artwork is a classic example of Japanese animal painting and fascinates through its combination of realistic depiction and minimalist composition. Ideal for collectors of Japanese art or as a special highlight in any setting that unites nature and elegance.

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?.