Wild Boar in Autumn Foliage

Name: Wild Boar in Autumn Foliage
Brand: Saegusa Soko
SKU: 6464
Price: 950.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 210 x 60 cm

Product number: 6464

Height 210 cm
Width 60 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Saegusa Soko

€950.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

A massive wild boar lies relaxed on the ground, its heavy body slightly tilted to the side, the bristles rendered in detail in finely graduated shades of gray and brown. The small eyes gaze watchfully, yet calmly, while bare branches with a few remaining yellow-brown leaves sway above it, immersing the scene in an autumnal stillness. This atypical and rare motif sets the kakemono apart from classical nature depictions and lends it a special, almost introspective aura.

The work bears the signature and seal of Saegusa Soko. Painted on silk, it unfolds a subtle palette of gray, brown, and yellow tones that make the animal's fur appear velvety and the leaves dry and fragile. The precise brushstrokes lend the wild boar a tangible presence and depth.

The jikusaki made of bone frame the piece in a classic and refined manner. It comes with a signed wooden box. This hand-painted unique work brings an unusual, powerful note of Japanese animal depiction into any room and appeals especially to collectors who appreciate rare motifs with high painterly quality and natural dignity.

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 Saegusa Soko

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?.