Waterfall in the Mist

Name: Waterfall in the Mist
Brand: Sakai Sanryo
SKU: 6458
Price: 570.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 129 x 36 cm

Product number: 6458

Height 129 cm
Width 36 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Ceramics
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Sakai Sanryo

€570.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

A powerful waterfall plunges down in broad, flowing bands, its forceful currents nearly dissolving into gentle gradations of gray and white as they merge with the surrounding mist. The composition uses the vertical momentum of the fall to create a dynamic movement, while the background recedes in delicate gray tones, letting the energy of the falling water stand out all the more. This reduced depiction captures the essence of power and stillness at once, conveying a sense of eternal renewal and meditative depth.

The kakemono bears the signature and seal of Sakai Sanryo, an artist active during the Showa and early Heisei periods who specialized in abstract interpretations of classical nature motifs. In his painting he combined elements of traditional suiboku-ga with a modern sensibility, portraying landscapes and waterfalls not naturalistically but as expressions of inner states. Such works invite the viewer to reflect on the boundaries of form and emptiness.

Painted on silk, the unique work unfolds a soft, flowing texture that brings the moisture and shimmer of the water to life through subtle ink gradations and bright accents. The jikusaki made of ceramics lend the piece a cool, refined note. It comes with a signed wooden box. This hand-painted kakemono brings the meditative power of Japanese waterfall motifs into the room and is especially suited for lovers of abstract nature depictions who value emotional depth and reduced elegance.

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 Sakai Sanryo

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?.