Honda Shoryu Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Honda Shoryu Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 23, 2025
HONDA SYORYU: A LARGE WOVEN BAMBOO BASKETRY SCULPTURE, UNDULATION
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
HONDA SYORYU: A LARGE WOVEN BAMBOO BASKETRY SCULPTURE, UNDULATION By Honda Syoryu (Shoryu, born 1951), signed Syoryu Japan, 21st century Of abstract form, finely crafted from madake (bamboo) finely woven with a horizontal herringbone pattern. Signed to a bamboo tablet SYORYU. HEIGHT 67 cm Condition: Good condition with little wear, light surface scratches, few tiny splits, small areas of darkening and distortion, and few minuscule losses. Honda Syoryu himself remarks about his work: “I create sculptures about space and time, about the magnificence and mystery of the universe. Six years ago, I moved to the city of Matsumoto, where the sky and mountains spread out before my eyes. I am becoming more and more inspired by the beauty of this area. Working with bamboo, it is almost impossible to have total control over the form that you intend to make. When I make my art, I am in constant dialogue with the bamboo. This material’s unique pliability allows me to draw beautiful, naturally curving lines in space. The textures I create cannot be achieved with any other medium. I feel great satisfaction when working together with the bamboo leads me to create a sculpture beyond my imagination.” Syoryu has virtually abandoned traditional ideas about the function of basketry acquired during his early training, choosing instead to create dramatic curvilinear sculptures from fine stained bamboo strips woven in nawame (twining) technique. Once a few rows of twining have been completed, he leaves the verticals exposed for several inches at both ends, uses hot water to soften the entire piece, and then kneads it into shape, pulling up some of the rows to form the gaps seen in the finished work. The free ends of the verticals are then plaited and secured with a binding of rattan. Syoryu works are held in various museum collections such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, and The Asian Art Museum, San Francisco. He has received many prizes for his bamboo sculptures. Auction comparison: Compare a related bamboo sculpture by the same artist, titled Galaxy (Seiun) 2001, at Christie’s, The Collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild, 9 December 2021, London, lot 161 (sold for GBP 18,750). Also compare a related bamboo sculpture by the same artist at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 16 June 2023, Vienna, lot 168 (sold for EUR 11,700).
Galerie Zacke
Sep. 03, 2024
HONDA SYORYU: A LARGE WOVEN BAMBOO BASKETRY SCULPTURE, UNDULATION
Est: €4,000 - €8,000
HONDA SYORYU: A LARGE WOVEN BAMBOO BASKETRY SCULPTURE, UNDULATION By Honda Syoryu (Shoryu, born 1951), signed Syoryu Japan, 21st century Of abstract form, finely crafted from madake (bamboo) finely woven with a horizontal herringbone pattern. Signed to a bamboo tablet SYORYU. HEIGHT 67 cm Condition: Good condition with little wear, light surface scratches, few tiny splits, small areas of darkening and distortion, and few minuscule losses. Honda Syoryu himself remarks about his work: “I create sculptures about space and time, about the magnificence and mystery of the universe. Six years ago, I moved to the city of Matsumoto, where the sky and mountains spread out before my eyes. I am becoming more and more inspired by the beauty of this area. Working with bamboo, it is almost impossible to have total control over the form that you intend to make. When I make my art, I am in constant dialogue with the bamboo. This material’s unique pliability allows me to draw beautiful, naturally curving lines in space. The textures I create cannot be achieved with any other medium. I feel great satisfaction when working together with the bamboo leads me to create a sculpture beyond my imagination.” Syoryu has virtually abandoned traditional ideas about the function of basketry acquired during his early training, choosing instead to create dramatic curvilinear sculptures from fine stained bamboo strips woven in nawame (twining) technique. Once a few rows of twining have been completed, he leaves the verticals exposed for several inches at both ends, uses hot water to soften the entire piece, and then kneads it into shape, pulling up some of the rows to form the gaps seen in the finished work. The free ends of the verticals are then plaited and secured with a binding of rattan. Syoryu works are held in various museum collections such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, and The Asian Art Museum, San Francisco. He has received many prizes for his bamboo sculptures. Auction comparison: Compare a related bamboo sculpture by the same artist, titled Galaxy (Seiun) 2001, at Christie’s, The Collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild, 9 December 2021, London, lot 161 (sold for GBP 18,750). Also compare a related bamboo sculpture by the same artist at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 16 June 2023, Vienna, lot 168 (sold for EUR 11,700).
Galerie Zacke
Jul. 17, 2024
Honda Shoryū, Dance
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Honda Shoryū Dance 2003 bamboo, rattan 9.75 h x 12.5 w x 10.75 d in (25 x 32 x 27 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Honda Shoryū'. Provenance: Tai Gallery, Santa Fe | Acquired from the previous in 2005, Private Collection This work will preview and ship from Los Angeles.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 14, 2024
HONDA SYORYU: A LARGE WOVEN BAMBOO BASKETRY SCULPTURE, UNDULATION
Est: €5,000 - €10,000
HONDA SYORYU: A LARGE WOVEN BAMBOO BASKETRY SCULPTURE, UNDULATION By Honda Syoryu (Shoryu, born 1951), signed Syoryu Japan, 21st century Of abstract form, finely crafted from madake (bamboo) finely woven with a horizontal herringbone pattern. Signed to a bamboo tablet SYORYU. HEIGHT 67 cm Condition: Good condition with little wear, light surface scratches, few tiny splits, small areas of darkening and distortion, and few minuscule losses. Honda Syoryu himself remarks about his work: “I create sculptures about space and time, about the magnificence and mystery of the universe. Six years ago, I moved to the city of Matsumoto, where the sky and mountains spread out before my eyes. I am becoming more and more inspired by the beauty of this area. Working with bamboo, it is almost impossible to have total control over the form that you intend to make. When I make my art, I am in constant dialogue with the bamboo. This material’s unique pliability allows me to draw beautiful, naturally curving lines in space. The textures I create cannot be achieved with any other medium. I feel great satisfaction when working together with the bamboo leads me to create a sculpture beyond my imagination.” Syoryu has virtually abandoned traditional ideas about the function of basketry acquired during his early training, choosing instead to create dramatic curvilinear sculptures from fine stained bamboo strips woven in nawame (twining) technique. Once a few rows of twining have been completed, he leaves the verticals exposed for several inches at both ends, uses hot water to soften the entire piece, and then kneads it into shape, pulling up some of the rows to form the gaps seen in the finished work. The free ends of the verticals are then plaited and secured with a binding of rattan. Syoryu works are held in various museum collections such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, and The Asian Art Museum, San Francisco. He has received many prizes for his bamboo sculptures. Auction comparison: Compare a related bamboo sculpture by the same artist, titled Galaxy (Seiun) 2001, at Christie’s, The Collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild, 9 December 2021, London, lot 161 (sold for GBP 18,750). Also compare a related bamboo sculpture by the same artist at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 16 June 2023, Vienna, lot 168 (sold for EUR 11,700).
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 16, 2023
HONDA SYORYU: SPRING
Est: €5,000 - €10,000
HONDA SYORYU: SPRING By Honda Syoryu (Shoryu, born 1951), signed Syoryu Japan, 2004 Of abstract from, intricately carved from madake bamboo and rattan, signed on an inlaid bamboo tablet to the underside. With the original box. SIZE 29 x 25.4 x 30.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Tai Modern, Santa Fe, USA, 2004. Collection Robert and Ruth Vogele, Chicago, USA, acquired from the above. Robert and Ruth Vogele were avid collectors of fine art, folk art, and modern design. More than patrons, the Vogeles believed in establishing personal relationships with artists to better understand the artwork and inform their collecting. Tai Modern regularly features artworks by Honda Syoryu and has published several catalogs on the artist. Honda Syoryu himself remarks about his work: “I create sculptures about space and time, about the magnificence and mystery of the universe. Six years ago, I moved to the city of Matsumoto, where the sky and mountains spread out before my eyes. I am becoming more and more inspired by the beauty of this area. Working with bamboo, it is almost impossible to have total control over the form that you intend to make. When I make my art, I am in constant dialogue with the bamboo. This material’s unique pliability allows me to draw beautiful, naturally curving lines in space. The textures I create cannot be achieved with any other medium. I feel great satisfaction when working together with the bamboo leads me to create a sculpture beyond my imagination.” Syoryu has virtually abandoned traditional ideas about the function of basketry acquired during his early training, choosing instead to create dramatic curvilinear sculptures from fine stained bamboo strips woven in nawame (twining) technique. Once a few rows of twining have been completed, he leaves the verticals exposed for several inches at both ends, uses hot water to soften the entire piece, and then kneads it into shape, pulling up some of the rows to form the gaps seen in the finished work. The free ends of the verticals are then plaited and secured with a binding of rattan. Syoryu works are held in various museum collections such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, and The Asian Art Museum, San Francisco. He has received many prizes for his bamboo sculptures. Auction comparison: Compare a related bamboo sculpture by the artist, titled Galaxy (Seiun) 2001, at Christie’s, The Collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild, 9 December 2021, London, lot 161 (sold for 18,750 GBP).
Galerie Zacke
Mar. 21, 2023
HONDA SHORYU (B. 1951) Dance, 2010 Woven bamboo sculpture 9 1/2 x 12 3/8 x
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
HONDA SHORYU (B. 1951) Dance, 2010 Woven bamboo sculpture 9 1/2 x 12 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (24.1 x 31.4 x 28.9 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 09, 2021
HONDA SHORYU (B. 1951) Galaxy (Seiun), 2001 23 1/4 in. (59 cm.) wide
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
HONDA SHORYU (B. 1951) Galaxy (Seiun), 2001 23 1/4 in. (59 cm.) wide
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2018
Sculpture, Shoryu Honda
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Shoryu Honda (Japanese, b. 1951), "Dance," 2000, bamboo sculpture, signed beneath the sculpture, overall: 17"h x 22"w x 19"d
Clars Auctions
Sep. 12, 2018
HONDA SHORYU (SYORYU, BORN 1951) A Bamboo Sculpture Heisei era (1989-), early 20th century
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
HONDA SHORYU (SYORYU, BORN 1951) A Bamboo SculptureHeisei era (1989-), early 20th centuryOf stained and finely split madake and rattan, worked in twining technique (see below), signed Shoryu 14in (35.4cm) wide Honda Shoryu (also spelled Syoryu) has virtually abandoned traditional ideas about the function of basketry acquired during his early training, choosing instead to create dramatic curvilinear sculptures from fine stained bamboo strips woven in nawame (twining) technique. Once a few rows of twining have been completed, he leaves the verticals exposed for several inches at both ends, uses hot water to soften the entire piece, and then kneads it into shape, pulling up some of the rows to form the gaps seen in the finished work. The free ends of the verticals are then plaited and secured with a binding of rattan.
Bonhams
May. 04, 2016
HONDA SHORYU (BORN 1951) Bamboo sculpture, early 21st century
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
HONDA SHORYU (BORN 1951) Bamboo sculpture, early 21st century signed indistinctly height 17 3/4in (45cm); width approximately 27 1/2in (69cm); depth approximately 18in (45cm)
Bonhams