Set of Two Paintings – Sparrows on Wisteria and Willow Branch

Name: Set of Two Paintings – Sparrows on Wisteria and Willow Branch
Brand: Nakahara Yōtō
SKU: 6490
Price: 690.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 175 x 38 cm

Product number: 6490

Height 175 cm
Width 38 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Ceramics
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Nakahara Yōtō

€690.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Two hanging scrolls that complement each other beautifully in their quiet poetry: one shows a small sparrow perched on a thin stem, while below it a lushly blooming wisteria with its violet clusters of blossoms and dense leaves is captured in bold ink. The second painting captures a bird in a moment of movement: hanging upside down from a slender willow branch, wings spread, surrounded by the soft lines of drooping branches with young buds. Together the two works speak of the changing seasons and the quiet vitality of nature.

The composition thrives on the deliberate use of empty space: wide, breathing surfaces let the delicate depictions of the birds and the confidently rendered plants stand out all the more effectively. The combination of delicate coloring and assured ink technique lends both paintings a remarkable freshness.

Both paintings bear the signature and seal of Nakahara Yōtō and were created on paper during the Meiji period. Fitted with jikusaki of ceramics, a light green brocade mounting, and a signed wooden box, these hand-painted unique works form a cohesive ensemble for lovers of classical Japanese bird-and-flower painting.

Frequently asked

Does this piece come with a wooden box (Tomobako)?

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Nakahara Yōtō

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Meiji (1868–1912) 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?.