Mitsusada Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Mitsusada Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 06, 2024
TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806): A SILK PAINTING WITH A PAIR OF MANDARIN DUCKS
Est: €800 - €1,500
TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806): A SILK PAINTING WITH A PAIR OF MANDARIN DUCKS By Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806), signed Edokoro azukari juyonshi-i ge Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada and with seal Mitsusada no in Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Ink and watercolor on silk. Formerly mounted as a hanging scroll, within a silk brocade border, framed, behind glass. Finely painted with a pair of mandarin ducks, gliding through a tranquil stream, amidst an aquatic plant. The mandarin duck pair is called 鴛鴦 Oshidori and is a symbol of conjugal happiness in Japanese tradition. Inscriptions: 畫所預、従四位下土佐守、藤原光貞 Edokoro azukari juyon’i ge Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada [Painted by Tosa Mitsusada, head of the Painting Atelier at the Tosa Domain, the honorary governor, Junior 4th Rank, Lower Grade], with seal 光貞之印 Mitsusada no in [The seal of Mitsusada]. SIZE (image) 93 x 33.5 cm, SIZE (incl. frame) 127 x 54 cm. Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and age. Few tears in the silk, hardly noticeable due to the mounting. The vintage frame with wear. Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806), also known as Fujiwara no Mitsusada, was the second son of Tosa Mitsuyoshi (1700-1772). He was appointed Head of the Painting Bureau, or official court painter (Edokoro azukari) for the Imperial Court in 1754. While the Kyoto Imperial Palace was undergoing renovations in 1789, he was commissioned to paint fusuma for the palace interiors. He was promoted to Lower 4th rank in 1792 until further promotion in 1802 and was succeeded by his son Tosa Mitsufu after his death in 1806. Auction comparison: Compare a scroll painting of Mount Fuji, by Tosa Mitsusada, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, 17 September 2009, New York, lot 1083 (sold for USD 4,000).
Galerie Zacke
Apr. 17, 2024
KAKEMONO
Est: €200 - €400
KAKEMONO à l'encre et polychromie sur soie, représentant un couple de canards mandarins dans un cours d'eau. Signature et cachet en bas à gauche : Edokoro azukari juyonshi-i ge Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada, "Tosa Mitsusada, chef du Bureau des Peintures, 4e rang inférieur" (Tosa Mitsusada, 1738-1806). Dans un encadrement. Japon, XIXe siècle. A FRAMED VERTICAL KAKEMONO WITH MANDARIN DUCKS, INK AND COLOURS ON SILK, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY. DIM. 93 X 33,5 CM (36 5/8 X 13 3/16 IN.)
Tajan
Jun. 14, 2023
TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806) ATTR.
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806) ATTR. Japan, signed: Tosa Mitsusada, seal: Fujiwara shi in, 19th c. 109 x 41 cm (o.R.) A Heian-period court lady under a full moon looking at autumn grasses (miscanthus, carnations, golden valerian and balloon flower). Ink and light colours on silk. Signed Tosa Mitsusada and sealed Fujiwara shi in. Old European private collection, collected in the family before 1990 - Slightly stained, framed and glazed
Nagel Auction
Apr. 15, 2023
Japanese Hand Drawing Tosa Mitsusada
Est: $200 - $300
Japanese Hand Drawing by Tosa Mitsusada Sung Chinese Horsemen
Woodblock Prints World
Nov. 04, 2021
TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806) Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806) Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century A set of 12 album leaves, in ink and colours on silk, each depicting a scene from chapters of Genji monogatari (The Tale of Genji), the inside front and back painted on gold paper with windswept autumnal grasses and plants, each sealed Tosa Mitsusada except for the last signed Edokoro azukari Tosa Junshii no ge Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada hitu with seal Mitsusada. Each approx., 25cm x 25cm (9 7/8in x 9 7/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 22, 2021
MITSUSADA TOSA (1738-1806) ODER UMFELD, 4 FEDER- UND TUSCHEZEICHNUNGEN
Est: -
Buchillustrationen mit Szenen aus dem Roman ¨Genji-Monogartari¨ von Murasaki Shikibu, 1x ¨Das Kirschblütenfest¨ (The Tale of Genji, Chapter 8, The Flower Feast), 1x ¨Tokunatsu¨ (A Wreath of Cloud, Chapter 8, A bed of Carnations), dazu 2 Blätter mit Schriftbändern mit partiellem Goldgrund, Blätter je ca. 26x24cm, ungerahmt, und 2 Leporello/Hefte mit Auszügen aus dem Roman, aus Hamburger Sammlung
Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHG
Jun. 02, 2021
A KAKEMONO BY TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806).
Est: CHF800 - CHF1,200
A KAKEMONO BY TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806). Japan, ca. 1782-1792, 64.5 × 32 cm. Ink and colours on silk. Portrait of the famous poet Fujiwara Teika (1162-1241), above him one of his poems in sôsho. Inscription: Edokoro atsukari jugoi (no) ge sakone (no) shôgen Fujiwara Mitsusada. Seal: Mitsusada no shô. Hanging scroll with brocade mounting. --------------- KAKEMONO VON TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806). Japan, ca. 1782-1792, 64,5 × 32 cm. Tusche und Farbe auf Seide. Portrait des berühmten Dichters Fujiwara Teika (1162-1241) im Dreiviertelprofil von hinten, über ihm eines seiner Gedichte in sôsho. Aufschrift: Edokoro atsukari jugoi (no) ge sakone (no) shôgen Fujiwara Mitsusada (Fujiwara Mitsusada, der Leiter des Malereibüro's, unterer 5. Rang, 3. Rang der Kaiserlichen Leibgarde zur Linken). Siegel: Mitsusada no shô. Hängerolle mit Brokatmontierung.
Koller Auctions
May. 02, 2021
MITSUSADA TOSA (1738-1806) ODER UMFELD, 4 FEDER- UND TUSCHEZEICHNUNGEN
Est: -
Buchillustrationen mit Szenen aus dem Roman ¨Genji-Monogartari¨ von Murasaki Shikibu, 1x ¨Das Kirschblütenfest¨ (The Tale of Genji, Chapter 8, The Flower Feast), 1x ¨Tokunatsu¨ (A Wreath of Cloud, Chapter 8, A bed of Carnations), dazu 2 Blätter mit Schriftbändern mit partiellem Goldgrund, Blätter je ca. 26x24cm, ungerahmt, und 2 Leporello/Hefte mit Auszügen aus dem Roman, aus Hamburger Sammlung
Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHG
Dec. 03, 2020
A KAKEMONO BY TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806).
Est: CHF1,000 - CHF1,500
A KAKEMONO BY TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806). Japan, ca. 1782-1792, 64.5 × 32 cm. Ink and colours on silk. Portrait of the famous poet Fujiwara Teika (1162-1241), above him one of his poems in sôsho. Inscription: Edokoro atsukari jugoi (no) ge sakone (no) shôgen Fujiwara Mitsusada. Seal: Mitsusada no shô. Hanging scroll with brocade mounting. --------------- KAKEMONO VON TOSA MITSUSADA (1738-1806). Japan, ca. 1782-1792, 64,5 × 32 cm. Tusche und Farbe auf Seide. Portrait des berühmten Dichters Fujiwara Teika (1162-1241) im Dreiviertelprofil von hinten, über ihm eines seiner Gedichte in sôsho. Aufschrift: Edokoro atsukari jugoi (no) ge sakone (no) shôgen Fujiwara Mitsusada (Fujiwara Mitsusada, der Leiter des Malereibüro's, unterer 5. Rang, 3. Rang der Kaiserlichen Leibgarde zur Linken). Siegel: Mitsusada no shô. Hängerolle mit Brokatmontierung.
Koller Auctions
Nov. 13, 2016
MITSUSADA, FUJIWARA (JAPANESE 1738-1806), FRAGMENT SCROLL PAINTING ON PAPER, CRANES, SIGNED. FRAMED AND GLAZED-35 X 22 1/2"
Est: $100 - $200
MITSUSADA, FUJIWARA (JAPANESE 1738-1806), FRAGMENT SCROLL PAINTING ON PAPER, CRANES, SIGNED. FRAMED AND GLAZED-35 X 22 1/2"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Jan. 24, 2015
TOSA MITSUSADA (JAPANESE, 1738-1806) AME-NO-UZUME-NO-MIKOTO AND SARUTAHIKO OKAMI Ink and color on silk mounted on silk hanging scrol...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
TOSA MITSUSADA (JAPANESE, 1738-1806) AME-NO-UZUME-NO-MIKOTO AND SARUTAHIKO OKAMI Ink and color on silk mounted on silk hanging scroll: 29 x 15 1/2 in. Lower right signed "Gasho azukan Jyu yon-i jo Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada and seal "Mitsusada Shi-In", along with accompanying original box: inner lid signed Kansuikyo Zo Provenance: From the Private Collection of Walter and Dorte Simmons, Potomac, MD
Potomack Company
Nov. 10, 2010
Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806) A Noh dancer Hanging scroll, ink, colour and gold on silk, signed Edokoro azukari Tosa no kami Mitsusada and sealed Mitsusada no in 82cm. x 35.2cm. (excluding mount)
Christie's
Sep. 15, 2010
Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806) Scenes from the Tale of the Heike Each signed Edokoro azukari juyon'ijo Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada, each sealed Mitsusada no in Pair of six-panel screens; ink, color, gold and gold leaf on paper 62¼ x 141 5/8in. (158 x 360cm.) each (2)
Christie's
Sep. 17, 2009
Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806) Mount Fuji Signed Edokoro azukari ju-yon'i ge Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada, sealed Mitsusada no in Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk 15 x 27 3/8in. (38.2 x 70.2cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 16, 2009
Quails in grasses under a moon By Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
By Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806) Two-panel screen; ink, color and gold leaf on paper; signed Edokoro azukari juyon i (no) jo Tosa (no) kami Fujiwara Mitsusada and sealed Mitsusada no in 60 x 59 7/8in (152.4 x 152.1cm)
Bonhams
Sep. 18, 2008
Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806) Scenes from The Tale of Genji Each signed Edokoro azukari juyon'ijo Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada, each sealed Mitusada no in Pair of six-panel screens; ink, color and gold leaf on paper 62 1/8 x 139in. (158 x 353cm.) each (2)
Christie's