Hotei Japanese Prints catalog autumn 2014

59. Nakamura Sôtetsu 中 村 宗 哲 (n.d.)
Ôshita Kôsen 大 下 香 仙 作 (n.d.)
Lacquer tea caddy (natsume), with gold decorations of
stylized ivy leaves (tsuta no ha). Dim. 7cm (h) x 6.5 (w).
Including original box, titled Makie of ivy leaves ( 蔦 蒔 絵 ).
60. Imao Keinen 今 尾 景 年 (1845-1924)
A set of ten lacquer trays decorated by Imao Keinen.
Wrapped in original paper envelopes with a seal of the
producer Hida Shunkei, dated Taishô itakurankai, Taishô 2
(1913). Diam. 36 cm.
With original box, signed by Keinen himself as: Yôsôsai kore wo
konomu, ‘Keinen taking delight in these (plates). Imao Keinen was
born in Kyoto and studied Ukiyo-e style with Umegawa Tôky.
Later he became a pupil of Suzuki Hyakunen, studying painting
and calligraphy. In 1888 he became professor at the Kyoto
Prefectural School of Painting. Keinen was a frequent exhibitor
and prize-winner at many shows and exhibitions in Japan and in
Paris and an important figure in Kyoto art circles. His recurring
themes are flowers, birds and landscapes. The lacquer producer
Hida Shunkei has included its labels on each individual plate. It
lists its performances and medals at various industrial expositions,
such as for example a bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle
de Paris 1889. They were based in Hida province in Gifu prefecture.
61. Shinmura Senkichi 新 村 撰 吉 (1907-1983)
Low two-panel lacquer screen (furoksaki byobû) for use in
tea ceremony. Produced for the Teiten exhibition of 1932,
in art deco style, with metal ornamentation around the
screen frame. 2x 86 cm (w) x 49 cm (h).
In original box. Illustrated in the Teiten catalogue for 1932. In
perfect condition. This was Senkichi’s debut piece in the Teiten at
the young age of 25. He trained in Kanazawa and went on to the
Tokyo Art Academy and later exhibited many times in the Teiten
and Shin Bunten exhibitions. In 1972 he became professor at the
Tokyo Art Academy. An important piece and a highlight of deco
style lacquer art.
62. Koshida Bizan 越 田 尾 山 (1874-?)
A round writing box (maru suzuribako) decorated with a
camellia flower ( 椿 tsubaki), the interior is decorated with
autumn grasses in nashiji lacquer, c. 1915.
Dim. 4.5cm (h) x 21 cm (w).
With original box. Koshida Bizan was born in 1874 in Kanazawa.
He was a student of Takahashi Kôji and Tanaka Hatsutarô. He
worked as an independent artist in Osaka.
63. Hiraishi Kôshô 平 石 光 祥 (1910-1989)
Tray in red lacquer (shu urushi) decorated with a vine
design. Diam. 36 cm.
Original box with signature and seal. Kôshô was born in Kaga
city, Ishikawa prefecture. He was a student of Okumura Kajô 奥 村
霞 城 (1893-1937). His original name was Hiraishi Takashi. Between
1940 and 1946 he changed his artist name to Hiraishi Kôshô,
which dates this lacquer tray among his earlier work. He received
the Kyôto Art Prize in 1979 and the Kyôto cultural prize in 1982.
64. Akashi Bokkei 明 石 朴 景 (1911-1992)
A small incense box (kôgô) decorated with a cicada (semi).
Interior is decorated with gold leaf. Dim. 2.5 cm (h) x 5.5
cm (w).
Original box signed Bokkei saku (made by Bokkei) and seal on the
inside of lid. Bokkei learned urushi making at the Kagawa Craft
School. He later taught urushi in Wakayama.
65. Iwamura Sadao 岩 村 貞 雄 (1912-1944)
Lacquer tray with decorations of flowers in mother-ofpearl
(raden). Diam. 42.5 cm.
Original box. Iwamura Sadao was the son of Iwamura Tetsusai
who made many makie objects for the imperial family. Sadao
exhibited at Teiten, Bunten and at the Chicago expo.
Inside back cover
66. Suzuki Hyôsaku II 鈴 木 表 朔 二 代 (1905-1991)
Small lacquered chest which opens in the middle
revealing two drawers and compartments. Dim. 35 cm (h)
x 34.5 cm (w).
Original box with signature and seal. Suzuki Hyôsaku II learned
urushi making from his father the famous Suzuki Hyôsaku.
Hyôsaku II was a member of Ryûkei-ha (founded in 1934), a
group of artists who were fascinated by streamlining and speed.
In 1937 he received a silver award at the Expositions Universelles
de Paris.
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