Young Woman in Front of Her Kimono Cabinet

Name: Young Woman in Front of Her Kimono Cabinet
Brand: Seifune
SKU: 6444
Price: 520.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 195 x 65 cm

Product number: 6444

Height 195 cm
Width 65 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Seifune

€520.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

In this finely executed work, a young woman emerges in a moment of quiet concentration. Her gaze is gently lowered as she slightly lifts the sleeve of her richly decorated kimono, as if examining its folds or the effect of the dense pattern. The delicate gradations of purple, white, and orange lend the scene a restrained luminosity, while the intricate plant motifs on the garment reflect spring as a calm yet powerful season. The image radiates a quiet, almost meditative elegance, further underscored by the soft linework.

Beside her stands an open kimono cabinet, from which further fabrics in bold red and white shimmer forth. This addition anchors the figure in everyday life and lends the composition depth: the carefully draped textiles suggest a refined sense of order and aesthetics. The contrast between the rich colors of the cabinet and the light, airy garment of the woman creates a harmonious balance between calm and vitality.

The hanging scroll was created in the Shōwa period, painted on silk, and fitted with jikusaki made of wood. The seal points to Seifune. The kakemono is in excellent condition and embodies the subtle beauty of classical Nihonga painting, which poetically elevates the everyday while also making visible the artist's technical precision.

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 Seifune

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?.