Sparrow on a Pine Branch

Name: Sparrow on a Pine Branch
SKU: 5915
Price: 240.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 185 x 45 cm

Product number: 5915

Height 185 cm
Width 45 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

€240.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

A small sparrow, captured in flight beneath a pine branch – a motif of great simplicity, relying entirely on the observation of a fleeting moment. The needles of the pine are rendered with short, energetic brushstrokes, while the bird itself is depicted with softer, rounded forms – an interplay of hardness and softness that lends the image its vitality.

The pine is one of the most significant plant symbols of Japan and stands for constancy and long life, while the small sparrow stands for modesty and everyday happiness – together they form a quiet, yet meaningful pictorial theme.

The hanging scroll is delivered including a wooden box, in which it can be stored protected from light and moisture, and is well suited as a calm, unobtrusive accent in the tokonoma.

Frequently asked

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

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

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?.