Tessai Tomioka Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Tessai Tomioka Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 30, 2025
Tomioka Tessai monoprint Monkey hunting a catfish with a pumpkin
Est: $120 - $150
after Tomioka Tessai (1836-1920) monoprint on mulberry paper, Monkey hunting a catfish with a pumpkin. Artist's seal lower right. Unframed. sheet mounted to backing paper on top edge. Mid 20th Century (WB) Measurements: Approx. sheet 9 x 11.875 inches; backing paper 10.75 x 15.5 inches Condition: Very good condition, some wear to edges. creases. Domestic Shipping: $40
Carnegie's Auction Gallery
Jan. 18, 2025
Japanese Woodblock Print Tomioka Tessai
Est: $50 - $20,000
Japanese Woodblock Print Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924), Summer Flowers from the series, Four Seasons of Flowers, 1907. Picture measures 9.5 x 12.75 inches plus margins. Frame measures 18.5 x 21.5 inches. Provenance Galerie Mazarine, Montreal
Kavanagh Auctions
Nov. 07, 2024
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1836-1924) Red Bamboo Leaves Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century (3)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1836-1924) Red Bamboo Leaves Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century A fan-shaped painting mounted as a kakejiku (hanging scroll) in black and red ink on paper in silk mounts, depicting bamboo leaves in bold and spontaneous red brush strokes, with an inscription Futo so tanshin (Steadfastly guarding a straight heart that does not bend like a bamboo) on the left, signed Tessai gaishi with two red seals; accompanied with a certificate issued by the Tomioka Tessai Kantei Iinkai (Tomioka Tessai Authentication Association) and a plain wood storage box. Overall: 110cm x 72cm (43 5/16in x 28 3/8in); image: 16.3cm x 51cm (6 3/8in x 20 1/16in). (3).
Bonhams
Oct. 13, 2024
TESSAI (1836-1924)
Est: €300 - €500
Les deux amis en hiver, 1922 Encre de Chine rehaussée de couleurs su papier Tirage 52/224, éditions galerie Yoshii H. 16 cm - L. 52,5 cm
OXIO
May. 16, 2024
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1836-1924) Red Bamboo Leaves Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century (3)
Est: £2,500 - £3,000
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1836-1924) Red Bamboo Leaves Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century A fan-shaped painting mounted as a kakejiku (hanging scroll) in black and red ink on paper in silk mounts, depicting bamboo leaves in bold and spontaneous red brush strokes, with an inscription Futo so tanshin (Steadfastly guarding a straight heart that does not bend like a bamboo) on the left, signed Tessai gaishi with two red seals; accompanied with a certificate issued by Tomioka Tessai Kantei Iinkai (Tomioka Tessai Authentication Association) and a plain wood storage box. Overall: 110cm x 72cm (43 5/16in x 28 3/8in); image: 16.3cm x 51cm (6 3/8in x 20 1/16in). (3).
Bonhams
Nov. 08, 2023
Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924)
Est: £500 - £800
Tomioka Tessai (1836 - 1924) A Japanese landscape painting, ink on paper, mounted has hanging scroll, depicting two scholars sitting on a cliff admiring the rushing waterfall, inscribed and signed Tessai Gaishi with two seals of the artist and two other seals. 130 x 63cm, with inscribed fitted wood box. cf. Tomioka Tessai is regarded as the last major artist in the Bunjinga tradition (also Nanga, under the influence of Chinese wenrenhua, literati paintings) and one of the first major artists of the Nihonga (Japanese style).
Roseberys
Nov. 08, 2023
Tomioka Tessai (1837 – 1924)
Est: £500 - £800
Tomioka Tessai (1837 – 1924) A Japanese painting, ink on paper, mounted as hanging scroll, depicting orchid within the canyon, signed by the artist with three seals, together with a certificate of authentication from the Tomioka Tessai Authentication Society, no. 000529. 151.5 x 47cm, with two fitted wood boxes. cf. Tomioka Tessai is regarded as the last major artist in the Bunjinga tradition and one of the pioneers of the Nihonga style. He was educated as a scholar in classical Chinese philosophy and literature and the Japanese classics.
Roseberys
Jan. 01, 2023
antique pair of paintings on silk tomioka tessai?
Est: $50 - $500
attributed to tomioka tessai? reframed in 1992 by Jill Flink fine art 2-19-92 from estate collection both for one bid painting on silk 9" x 15" & 9" x 14" appx gorgeous bamboo frames see pics
A KLEINS AUCTION GALLERY LLC
Aug. 18, 2022
Tomioka Tessai Self Portrait Scroll Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
(Japanese, 1836-1924) Self Portrait, artist's signature, seals, and inscriptions upper right, ink and color on paper, paper backing with silk brocade borders, image 52 x 25-1/4 in., overall 78-1/2 x 32-1/2 in.; in wood box with sliding lid, 3 x 38 x 3-3/8 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Brunk Auctions
Aug. 18, 2022
Tomioka Tessai Landscape Scroll Painting
Est: $500 - $700
(Japanese, 1836-1924) Mountain Landscape, artist's signature and seal, ink and color on paper, paper backing with blue silk borders, image 68 x 18 in., scroll overall 87 x 25-3/4 in.; with wood box with character inscription on lid, 2-3/4 x 26-1/2 x 3 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Brunk Auctions
Aug. 18, 2022
Tomioka Tessai Calligraphic Scroll
Est: $200 - $400
(Japanese, 1836-1924) calligraphic scroll, inscription with three seals, ink on paper mounted on paper backing with silk brocade border, image 52 x 13 in., overall 74-3/4 x 21 in., with lidded box, 3 x 25 x 3-1/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
Brunk Auctions
Aug. 08, 2022
A JAPANESE KYOYAKI TEA BOWL PAINTED BY TOMIOKA TESSAI (1837-1924) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Est: $800 - $1,200
A JAPANESE KYOYAKI TEA BOWL PAINTED BY TOMIOKA TESSAI (1837-1924) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) With enamel decoration of a scouling Daruma to one side and signature of Tomioka Tessai. Together with an old wooden and a purple silk 'shifuku'. 8cm high, 13cm diameter
Leonard Joel
Oct. 23, 2021
17 Japanese Calligraphy & Woodblock Prints, incl. Tomioka Tessai, Utagawa Hiroshige
Est: $200 - $300
Seventeen (17) Japanese works on paper. 1st-9th items: Collection of nine (9) Calligraphy items, including a 14 1/2" x 2" strip of calligraphy on gilt-edged cardstock attributed to Tomioka Tessai, also known as Hyakuren (Japanese, 1837-1924), one of the first major artists of the Nihonga style. The other eight (8) calligraphy samples, on cardstock and handmade paper, are unattributed. 10th-17th items: Grouping of eight (8) 20th century woodblock prints, including one (1) Utagawa Hiroshige also Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858) woodblock print titled "(Shimada, Oigawa Sungan) Shimada: The Suruga Side of the Oi River," Number 24 from the artist's The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road series. Artist's signature, title, publisher, and censor seals, top right and lower left; five (5) Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861) woodblock prints depicting geisha and kabuki actors, including one (1) diptych of two figures engaged in a sword fight. All with printed artist's signature, censor, and publisher seals, top and lower left, and top and lower right. Four prints are hinge mounted to off-white cardstock; and two (2) prints by unidentified artists, including one (1) depicting a bride and one (1) depicting a man behind a rice paper screen door, possibly part of a diptych. All prints approximately 14 1/4" H x 9 7/8" W.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Apr. 24, 2021
JAPANESE PAINTING OF ROCK BY TOMIOKA TESSAI
Est: $400 - $800
Tomioka Tessai (Japanese, 1836-1924) watercolor and ink painting on silk of an orchid plant growing on a scholar's stone with calligraphy and two red seals. Painted in black and gray with red highlights in the plant flowers. The painting is mounted on a silk backing with wooden dowels. Dimensions: 48 1/4 inches tall X 16 inches wide; 122.55 cm tall X 40.6 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Oakridge Auction Gallery
Dec. 14, 2020
Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Fushimi DollsTaisho era (1912-1926), 1915
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Fushimi Dolls Taisho era (1912-1926), 1915 Kakejiku (hanging scroll), ink and colors on paper in silk mounts, depicting two Fushimi dolls, one of Hotei (god of wealth) and the other a standing female figure, with an inscription at top right identifying them as clay dolls from Fushimi, signed and sealed at lower left Tessai With a wooden tomobako storage box inscribed Fushimi deku zu (Picture of Fushimi dolls); dated inside Taisho yonen shichigatsu (July 1915) and signed Daikan Tessai Overall 87 x 19 1/8 in (221 x 48cm); image 52 x 11 7/8in (132 x 30cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 17, 2020
TOMIOKA TESSAI (JAPANESE, 1836-1924) LARGE LANDSCAPE SCROLL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $200
TOMIOKA TESSAI (JAPANESE, 1836-1924) LARGE LANDSCAPE SCROLL PAINTING, ink on paper, depicting a luscious forest featuring a man on a horse crossing a bridge in the lower left side, calligraphy in the upper right side, including a wooden storage box. Stamped with three seals.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Sep. 28, 2019
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT TOMIOKA TESSAI
Est: $500 - $600
Japanese Woodblock Print by Tomioka Tessai Hand Drawing - Preparatory Drawing
Woodblock Prints World
Jul. 13, 2019
JapaneseHanging Scroll, Tomioka Tessai
Est: $200 - $400
Japanese scroll, depicting a pair of wild geese by the shore, ink and color on silk, left with a poem and the signature with the seal, Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924), with a tomobako kiri box, painting: 11"l x 9.5"w, scroll: 55.5"l x 14.5"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 30, 2019
TOMIOKA TESSAI: INK ON PAPER PAINTING 'HAN XIN'
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ink on paper, vertical scroll. The painting depicts the story of Han Xin crawling beneath someone, artist signature and mark Tomioka Tessai on the right side. Height: 50 in (127.0 cm) Width: 12 2/8 in (31.0 cm) 富崗鐵齋人物韓信胯下辱紙本盒子
Mega International Auction
Mar. 30, 2019
TOMIOKA TESSAI: SET OF TWO INK ON PAPER PAINTINGS AND CALLIGRAPHY
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ink and color on paper, mounted. The lot includes two mounted paintings, each depicts people in mountain landscape, poetry calligraphy on the sides, artist signature and mark Tomioka Tessai. Height: 15 2/8 in (38.5 cm) Width: 11 2/8 in (28.5 cm) 富崗鐵齋山水書法祝壽紀念紙本四幅畫兩個框
Mega International Auction
Mar. 21, 2019
TOMIOKA TESSAI (JAPAN, 1836-1924) PORTRAIT OF KOJIMA KODOGU 45 x 21 in. (11
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
TOMIOKA TESSAI (JAPAN, 1836-1924) PORTRAIT OF KOJIMA KODOGU 45 x 21 in. (114 cm. x 53 cm.), excluding mount
Christie's
Dec. 17, 2018
Attributed to Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Geese and Reeds
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Attributed to Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Geese and ReedsAlbum leaf mounted as a hanging scroll, ink and color on silk; featuring a pair of geese walking through reeds, with self-inscribed pair of five-character Chinese poetic couplets, signed Tessai gaishi, with one seal Tomioka Hyakuren; accompanying wooden storage box with Taisho era inscription. 10 1/2 x 9 3/8in (27 x 24cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 16, 2018
TOMIOKA TESSAI JAPANESE HAND PAINTED SILK SCROLL
Est: $150 - $250
TOMIOKA TESSAI (1837-1924), JAPANESE, HAND PAINTED SILK SCROLL, 19TH C, H 52", W 16"DEPICTS A FLORAL SCENE WITH BIRD, TALL GRASS AND VINES. SIGNED LOWER RIGHT AND RED STAMPS. 78" H. X 20 1/2" W. OVERALL SCROLL SIZE.
DuMouchelles
May. 29, 2017
Rock Album of Su
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
AN 18TH-19TH CENTURY LITERATURE Rock Album of Su Yuan Two volumes with ninety leaves in total, woodblock print Each leaf measures 24.5 x 30.8 cm. (9 5/8 x 12 1/8 in.) Four collectors’ seals Titleslips by Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) on each volume and the cloth cover, with a total of five seals
Christie's
Feb. 23, 2017
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scoll, Mountains in Spring, Meiji
Est: €5,000 - €6,250
Ink and colors on silk Mounted as hanging scroll Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Depiction of a mountain landscape with pines in spring mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall Inscription and three artist seals at the upper right edge With inscribed, signed and sealed wooden box (inside and exterior) Total dimensions: c. 202 x 65 cm Image size: c. 131 x 48 cm Provenance: French art market Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) is a famous Nanga painter (in the style of the southern Song dynasty). He was a member of the Imperial Fine Arts Academy and a member of the Art Committee of the Imperial Household. This painting depicts an imaginary Chinese mountain landscape in the mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall. Light colors indicate spring time. Vertical compositions on narrow scale were characteristic for Tessai. The rather light colors depict a mild spring day in refined brushwork. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with usual signs of age and wear. Partly foxing and crease marks. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Feb. 23, 2017
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scroll, Scholar Rock, Meiji Period
Est: €4,800 - €6,000
Ink and colors on paper Hanging scroll with brocade mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Scholar's rock Signed, inscribed as well as two red artists seals Inscribed inner wood box, lacquered outer wood box Image dimension: 122.7 x 48.9 cm Total dimension: 263 x 68.9 cm Object is taxed regularly. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The hanging scroll is in good condition consistent with age. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Jan. 27, 2017
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €960 - €1,200
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Dec. 29, 2016
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scoll, Mountains in Spring, Meiji
Est: €6,400 - €8,000
Ink and colors on silk Mounted as hanging scroll Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Depiction of a mountain landscape with pines in spring mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall Inscription and three artist seals at the upper right edge With inscribed, signed and sealed wooden box (inside and exterior) Total dimensions: c. 202 x 65 cm Image size: c. 131 x 48 cm Provenance: French art market Object is taxed regularly. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) is a famous Nanga painter (in the style of the southern Song dynasty). He was a member of the Imperial Fine Arts Academy and a member of the Art Committee of the Imperial Household. This painting depicts an imaginary Chinese mountain landscape in the mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall. Light colors indicate spring time. Vertical compositions on narrow scale were characteristic for Tessai. The rather light colors depict a mild spring day in refined brushwork. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with usual signs of age and wear. Partly foxing and crease marks. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Dec. 16, 2016
Tomioka Tessai, Scholar's Rock, Hanging Scroll, Meiji Period
Est: €5,200 - €6,500
Ink and colours on paper Hanging scroll with brocade mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Scholar's rock Inscribed, signed and with two red seals of the artist Inscribed inner wood box, lacquered outer wood box Painting dimension: 122.7 x 48.9 cm Total dimension: 263 x 68.9 cm Object is taxed regularly. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The hanging scroll is in good condition consistent with age. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Oct. 17, 2016
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scoll, Mountains in Spring, Meiji
Est: €6,000 - €7,800
Ink and colors on silk Mounted as hanging scroll Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Depiction of a mountain landscape with pines in spring mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall Inscription and three artist seals at the upper right edge With inscribed, signed and sealed wooden box (inside and exterior) Total dimensions: c. 202 x 65 cm Image size: c. 131 x 48 cm Provenance: French art market Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) is a famous Nanga painter (in the style of the southern Song dynasty). He was a member of the Imperial Fine Arts Academy and a member of the Art Committee of the Imperial Household. This painting depicts an imaginary Chinese mountain landscape in the mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall. Light colors indicate spring time. Vertical compositions on narrow scale were characteristic for Tessai. The rather light colors depict a mild spring day in refined brushwork. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with usual signs of age and wear. Partly foxing and crease marks. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Sep. 21, 2016
Tomioka Tessai, Hanging Scoll, Mountains in Spring, Meiji
Est: €3,800 - €5,850
Ink and colors on silk Mounted as hanging scroll Japan, Meiji period, 19th century Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) Depiction of a mountain landscape with pines in spring mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall Inscription and three artist seals at the upper right edge With inscribed, signed and sealed wooden box (inside and exterior) Total dimensions: c. 202 x 65 cm Image size: c. 131 x 48 cm Provenance: French art market Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) is a famous Nanga painter (in the style of the southern Song dynasty). He was a member of the Imperial Fine Arts Academy and a member of the Art Committee of the Imperial Household. This painting depicts an imaginary Chinese mountain landscape in the mist, with a scholar and his attendant viewing at a waterfall. Light colors indicate spring time. Vertical compositions on narrow scale were characteristic for Tessai. The rather light colors depict a mild spring day in refined brushwork. Condition: The painting is in very good condition with usual signs of age and wear. Partly foxing and crease marks. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Apr. 20, 2016
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €900 - €1,170
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) – Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Nov. 17, 2015
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €1,300 - €1,690
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) – Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 2,600 Euro This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Jul. 28, 2015
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €1,400 - €1,820
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) – Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Jun. 06, 2015
NAKAJIMA, TOMIKAZU('Kayô')Kyoto 1813 - 1877Shijô-Schule. Schwiegersohn von Tomioka Tessai (1837-1923) und Schüler des Yokoyama Kazan(1781-1837). Kirschblüten mit Fuji.Japan, Edo-Zeit. 2. Hälfte 19. Jh. Leicht lavierte Tusche und Farben auf
Est: €700 - €900
NAKAJIMA, TOMIKAZU ('Kayô') Kyoto 1813 - 1877 Shijô-Schule. Schwiegersohn von Tomioka Tessai (1837-1923) und Schüler des Yokoyama Kazan (1781-1837). Kirschblüten mit Fuji. Japan, Edo-Zeit. 2. Hälfte 19. Jh. Leicht lavierte Tusche und Farben auf Seide, montiert mit Seidendamast und rot lackierten Endknöpfen. Bildmaße: 126 x 56,5cm. Der Fuji in einer weiten, bewaldeten Hügellandschaft mit blühenden Kirschbäumen und Personen auf einem Weg, vermutlich auf der Tokaido. Bei den Personen lässt sich ein Samurai auf einem bepackten Pferd erkennen, der einem blinden Biwa-Spieler begegnet. Sign.: Kayô. Siegel: Zwei Siegel: Nakajima, Shigesuke (Rufnamen). Zustand B. Flecken und eine Restaurierung. Vgl. Laurance Roberts: A dictionary of Japanese artists. New York (1976), S. 74.
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Apr. 02, 2015
TOMIOKA Tessai, Scroll Painting, Literati Landscape, Meiji
Est: €3,200 - €4,000
Ink and slight colors on paper Mounted as a scroll painting in a simple turquoise damask silk mounting Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) - Japanese painter and calligrapher Depiction of a mountainous landscape Box inscription by FUKAYA Kingaku Dimensions: 137 x 29.4 cm Good condition This Japanese scroll painting from the Meiji period (1868-1912) by TOMIOKA Tessai (1837-1924) shows a landscape in the 'beihou' style. It features an inscription, signature and seal by the artist and is mounted in the maru hyoso style using a turquoise to celadon green donsu (non-gold) brocade silk with cloud patterns. Many Nanga to Bunjin (literati) artists have painted landscapes in the style known as 'beihou', where the tip of the brush is used to paint dots on the paper to show a forested mountain. This type of landscape is thought to have originated with the literati artists during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, with many examples being passed on to Japan in the 15th century. By the 17th up to the 19th century, the literati movement gained popularity and many artists began to develop their own unique styles of literati landscapes. This particular work is believed to have been painted when Tessai was about 30 years old (compared with examples from various exhibition catalogues). The landscape appears to show how a literati or hermit yearns to live in the mountains, away from other other humans, and enjoy nature. The inscription by Tessai states how the water and the mountains seem far in the distance. The scroll comes with a box that was inscribed by FUKAYA Kingaku (1849 -1924?) during the winter of 1916. FUKAYA Kingaku was known for his connections with many artists in Kyoto during the Meiji period and was a personal friend of TOMIOKA Tessai. The interesting point of the box inscription is that Kingaku, instead of using the normal characters used to describe an authentication or valuation of a piece, used a character to signify his affinity or attachment to the piece, which might suggest that the painting had been part of Kingaku's collection. Condition: The scroll painting is in good condition with light wear, including minor staining as well as slight creases in the central to lower area. The dimensions are 137 x 29.4 cm (length x width). Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good - if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given - starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Mar. 25, 2015
Three hanging scroll paintings By Tomioka Te
Est: £600 - £800
Three hanging scroll paintings By Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924)
Bonhams
Aug. 23, 2014
TOMOIKA TESSAI (1836 - 1924): THE PATRIARCH DARUMA??
Est: €400 - €800
TOMOIKA TESSAI (1836 - 1924): THE PATRIARCH DARUMA??. Silk painting, hanging scroll. Japan, 19th century. SIZE SCROLL 197 x 48 CM, SIZE PICTURE 106 x 33, 7 CM A very refined depiction of Bodai Daruma (in Sanskrit: Bodhidharma) brief Daruma ?? the founder of the Zen Buddhism. Tessai was a painter and calligraphy from Kyoto. Signed Tessai Gaishi ?? ?? with two red seals, good brocade mounting, wooden scrolls and box. From a German collection Start Price EUR 400
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 14, 2014
A hanging scroll in the manner of Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924)
Est: €600 - €720
A hanging scroll in the manner of Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) depicting a landscape. Ink and colours on paper. Inscription with a date, inscribed Tessai Gaishi and two seals. Wooden box.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Feb. 09, 2014
TOMOIKA TESSAI (1836 - 1924): THE PATRIARCH DARUMA??.
Est: €500 - €2,000
Silk painting, hanging scroll. Japan, 19th century. SIZE SCROLL 197 x 48 CM, SIZE PICTURE 106 x 33, 7 CM. A very refined depiction of Bodai Daruma (in Sanskrit: Bodhidharma) brief Daruma 達磨 the founder of the Zen Buddhism. Tessai was a painter and calligraphy fro Kyoto. Signed Tessai Gaishi 鉄斎外史 with two red seals, good brocade mounting, wooden scrolls and box From a German collection. Bodai Daruma (im Sanskrit Bodhidharma), kurz Daruma 達磨 genannt, ist der in Japan populärste buddhistische Patriarch überhaupt und ist der Begründer des Zen-Buddhismus. Daruma - aus indischem Königshaus - soll im frühen 6. Jh. (der Überlieferung nach) nach China gefahren sein und dort den Chan-Buddhismus begründet haben. Das Bildnis zeigt die beliebteste Darstellung des Daruma - in Meditation sitzend, Jahre soll er so verbracht haben, es wurde ein Symbol des Zen, die Künstler aber spielen sich gerne mit dem Ausdruck im Gesicht. Beharrliches Durchhalten, aber vielleicht auch ein wenig Zweifel. Die Gesichtszüge sind unbewegt, dafür ist der Faltenwurf im Gewand mit kräftigen Strichen gemalt. Die Ohrringe sind für Daruna typisch, aber auch ein wenig Hotei spielt hinein, der Schmerbauch nämlich ... Tessai war Maler und Kalligraph aus Kyoto. Das Bild ist Tessai Gaishi 鉄斎外史 signiert, darunter zwei rote Siegel. Gute Brokatmontierung, hölzerne Roller, in Holzkassette.
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 10, 2013
Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto FIVE VOLUMES OF KIMONO PATTERNS
Est: $300 - $400
Published Meiji 21 to 22 (1889-90) in Kyoto and containing five string tied volumes in original card vase, each volume containing roughly 35 woodblock prints depicting kimono designs. Each volume titled by Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924), 14.6" x 10.2" x 2.4" - 37 x 26 x 6 cm.
Waddington's
Nov. 10, 2011
Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Dated 1914
Est: £20,000 - £25,000
Dated 1914 Kakejiku, in sumi and muted red, green and yellow on paper, depicting the demon-queller Shoki holding a bat and seated astride a tiger, signed hijya koufuku (in with fortune, out with evil), Taisho sannen tora doshi ichigatsu torabi yonhyaku rokuju-shichi koshi Tessai gaishi shihitsu (the first paint on the day of Tiger in the first month of the Year of the Tiger [3rd year of Taisho], Tessai, a man of 467 koshi [daily cycles]) with two seals; with tomobako titled and signed by the artist with seal; the inside of the cover, Taisho sanki saiji kinoetora ichigatsu torabi shihitsu, shichijyu-yu-kyu-o Tessai gaishi jidaicho (started to paint on the day of the Tiger in the first month of the year of the Tiger, Taisho 3 [1914], titled and signed by Tessai, an old man of 79 years old); with outer wood storage box. 136.5cm x 57.2cm (53¾in x 22½in). (3).
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2011
Tsubaki Chinzan (1801-1854)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Album leaves, ink and color on paper; comprising fourteen botanical and bird studies, with various seals, followed by a one page colophon by various artists including Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) With a double wooden tomobako inscribed Chinzan ga shochiku kaki saku authenticated to lid interior Kanotoi no sangatsu (1851.3) kansho narabini dai omote hachijuichi ko'o and sealed Ju'an 11 3/8 x 9 1/8in (28.9 x 23.2cm)
Bonhams
Nov. 11, 2010
Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Meiji/Taisho Period
Est: £300 - £400
Meiji/Taisho Period A fold-out album titled Kiryo mounted with thirteen watercolours in ink and colour on paper depicting oni (demons) in humorous poses and engaged in different activities and their adversary Shoki the demon-queller on horseback, each painting signed with seal Tetsu, title pages signed with three seals including Tomioka Hyakuren. 24cm x 35.5cm (9½in x 14in).
Bonhams
May. 11, 2010
Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Dated 1924
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Dated 1924 In sumi on paper, depicting the Shichifukujin (The Seven Gods of Good Fortune) aboard the takarabune, titled Jyuzan Fukukai (Longevity as enduring as the lofty mountains, prosperity as deep as the ocean), signed Yonhyaku shichijyu kinoe-ne o Tessai gaishi with five seals. 44½cm x 61cm (17½in x 24in), framed and glazed. (2).
Bonhams
May. 11, 2010
Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Meiji/Taisho Period
Est: £2,500 - £3,000
Meiji/Taisho Period Kakejiku, in sumi on paper, depicting the bare trunk of a tree on a rock, two lines of five Chinese characters: koboku ikangan santou mudanki, expressing Zen teachings on the left, signed Tessai Kyoshi with seals Tomioka hyakuren and Tessai o; with storage box. 135cm x 68cm (53 1/8in x 26¾in). (2).
Bonhams
Nov. 05, 2009
Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924) Dated Taisho 9 (1920)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Dated Taisho 9 (1920) Kakejiku, in sumi and slight colour on paper, titled Kanzan Kenzoku, depicting scholars in a hut nestled among a mass of foliage at the foot of a tall mountain range, an inscription above, signed Tessai hachijuyu goso gaheiroku with two seals; with double storage tomobako, signed, inscribed and sealed by the artist. 135cm x 33cm (53 1/8in x 13in). (3).
Bonhams
Sep. 21, 2006
Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Crabs with Chinese poem Signed Tessai gaishi shiga, sealed Tomioka Hyakuren, Tessai and another seal Fan painting mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and slight color on paper 6 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (16 x 51.2cm.) With wood box certified and sealed by Seiho Bishu; with Tomioka Tessai Kantei Iinkai certificate no. 001153, dated 2002.7 Isshitsu no uchi ari motte onozukara tanoshimu (Enjoying myself in my study) Signed Tessai gaishi, sealed Tessai koji and titled as above Fan-shaped painting mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper 6 3/4 x 21in. (17.2 x 53.5cm.) Titled on wood box by Yuzo, 1956; with Tomioka Tessai Kantei Iinkai certificate no. 001151, dated 2002.7 (2)
Christie's