Mori Sosen Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Mori Sosen Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 27, 2025
MORI SOSEN (1747-1821). A Pair of Deer. Two paintings mounted as two-panel
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
MORI SOSEN (1747-1821). A Pair of Deer. Two paintings mounted as two-panel screen; ink and color on paper65 1/8 x 73 ½ in. (165.4 x 186.7 cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 08, 2024
Attributed to Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1747-1821),
Est: £100 - £150
Attributed to Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1747-1821), two apes seated in a pine tree, with the signature of Sosen, ink on silk, 84 x 41.5cm, framed and glazed, accompanied by Stewart Dick, 'Arts and Crafts of Old Japan', T N Foulis Ltd., Edinburgh, 1923 (2) Condition Report: Did not examine outside of the frame. Silk cockled.
Sworders
Sep. 26, 2024
MORI SOSEN (JAPAN, 1747-1821). Monkey. Hanging scroll; ink and color on pap
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MORI SOSEN (JAPAN, 1747-1821). Monkey. Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper 42 x 15 ½ in. (106.7 x 39.4 cm.).
Christie's
Sep. 18, 2024
MORI SOSEN (1747-1821) Monkeys Preening Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MORI SOSEN (1747-1821) Monkeys Preening Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century A painting mounted as a hanging scroll in ink and light color on silk depicting an adult monkey preening an infant, the infant grasping a flower, signed Sosen, sealed Mori Morikata and Sosen, with a wood tomobako storage box 37 3/4 x 13 1/4in (95.9 x 33.6cm)
Bonhams
May. 11, 2024
(2) JAPANESE MORI SOSEN 1747-1821
Est: $800 - $1,200
"Family of Monkeys Playing in a Landscape" watercolor and ink on paper. 48 x 18 inches. signed. framed
John McInnis Auctioneers
Apr. 13, 2024
Japanese Mori Sosen Painting
Est: $600 - $800
Japanese fan-shaped painting of monkey by Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Edo Period. Provenance: A private collector of Newton, Massachusetts. 9" H and 16 1/2" W.
Kaminski Auctions
Mar. 28, 2024
MORI SOSEN (1747-1821) A Pair of Deer Two paintings mounted as two-panel s
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
MORI SOSEN (1747-1821) A Pair of Deer Two paintings mounted as two-panel screen; ink and color on paper 65 1⁄8 x 73 ½ in. (165.4 x 186.7 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 27, 2024
Mori Sosen
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1747-1821) Monkey ink and colors on mica-coated paper, fan painting mounted as a hanging scroll signed and sealed Fan: 19 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., 49.5 x 24.1 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Nov. 30, 2023
† MORI SOSEN (1747-1821): ‘DEER AND MONKEY'
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
† MORI SOSEN (1747-1821): ‘DEER AND MONKEY' Japan, c. 1800. Ink and watercolors on paper. Set inside a vintage frame, behind glass. Depicting a mischievous monkey looking up at an abu (horse-fly) while sitting atop a grazing spotted deer. In a quirky mutually beneficial relation common in the wild, the playful monkeys can hitch a ride and the deer are forewarned about possible predators. Inscriptions: To the bottom-right, signed ‘Sosen utsusu’ 狙仙寫 (‘Painted by Sosen’). Two seals, ‘Mori Morikata’ 杜守象 and ‘Sosen’ 狙仙. Provenance: French private collection. Condition: Shows traces of wear, some tears, few water stains, slight browning and fading, and light creasing. The frame with usual wear and traces of use. Dimensions: Image size 99 x 41 cm, Size incl. frame 119 x 59.5 cm Mori Sosen (1747-1821) was a Japanese painter of the Shijō school during the Edo period. Mori Sosen is famous for his many paintings depicting monkeys. He also painted other animals, such as deer, boars, and peafowl. Robert van Gulik called him "an undisputed master" of the painting of the Japanese macaque. When a gibbon was brought in Japan by the Dutch in 1809, creating somewhat of a sensation (gibbons had long been depicted by Japanese artists, based on Chinese paintings of the animal, but no one in Japan had seen a live gibbon for centuries), it was Mori who created a graphic record of this event as well. Expert’s note: Mori Sosen, renowned for his captivating monkey paintings during the Edo period in Japan, displayed remarkable versatility as an artist by also creating compelling depictions of other animals, including deer. While Sosen is predominantly celebrated for his whimsical monkey portrayals, his deer paintings offer a distinct and tranquil counterpoint to his oeuvre. What makes the present lot particularly intriguing is the rare combination of monkey and deer. While he primarily focused on each species separately, this rare juxtaposition offers a glimpse into his versatility as an artist and a unique perspective on the rather amusing interaction of these two animals of the natural world. Literature comparison: Compare a related scroll painting with ink and watercolors on paper by Mori Sosen, titled ‘Monkeys,’ dated circa 1800, in the British Museum, museum number 1913,0501,0.531. Compare a related fan by Mori Sosen, titled ‘Stag Cleaning a Fawn,’ dated ca. 1806–21, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number SL.16.2014.1.51. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 21 March 2019, lot 1162 Price: USD 15,000 or approx. EUR 17,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Mori Sosen (Japan, 1747-1821), Monkeys Expert remark: Note the closely related rendition of the monkeys. Note the similar size (114 x 53 cm). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 15, 2023
20e eeuwse navolging in de stijl van Japanse kunstenaar Mori Sosen (1747-1821)
Est: €100 - €200
20e eeuwse navolging in de stijl van Japanse kunstenaar Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Voorstelling met apen in een boom, olieverf op textiel, 32,5 x 21,5 cm.
Vendu Rotterdam
May. 19, 2023
MORI SOSEN (school of 1747 – 1821) Deer
Est: £600 - £800
MORI SOSEN (school of 1747 – 1821) Deer 19th Century A Japanese hanging scroll painting, kakejiku, ink and colour on paper, depicting a pair of reed deer beneath a maple shedding it's autumnal foliage, signed Sosen and with the elephant seal, contained in a tomobako box 124cm high, 55cm long (3) - PROVENANCE: English Private Collection, acquired from John Harding and Hiroshi Yanagi and John Harding in the 1990s
Chiswick Auctions
Jan. 20, 2023
AFTER MORI SOSEN: A SMALL PRINT OF TWO MONKEYS
Est: €100 - €200
AFTER MORI SOSEN: A SMALL PRINT OF TWO MONKEYS After Mori Sosen (1747-1821), signed Sosen with two seals Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Printed on silk to depict two monkeys seated on a gnarled tree branch bearing dense small leaves, both with thick fur and neatly detailed faces, one scratching itself behind the ear with a shocked expression as it looks downward with the mouth agape, the other looking down with a stern but calm expression. Printed signature lower left MORI SOSEN with two seals. Framed behind glass. SIZE 39 x 18 cm framed Condition: Good condition with minor wear, soiling, few small losses. Provenance: French private collection. Mori Sosen (1747-1821), the founder of the Mori painting School, was active in Osaka at the end of the Edo period and came to be known as the 'Monkey Painter Sosen,' and he is renowned even today for his monkey paintings. Like his contemporary Maruyama Okyo, Sosen created works based on sketches from life as is finely exemplified by the painting presented here, where the artist has beautifully captured the realism of the details of the animals' soft fur in the refined delicacy of the brushstrokes.
Galerie Zacke
Jan. 20, 2023
A FINE MORI SCHOOL SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO MONKEYS ON A PINE TREE
Est: €500 - €1,000
A FINE MORI SCHOOL SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO MONKEYS ON A PINE TREE School of Mori Sosen (1747-1821), with two seals, one reading Tadamichi 忠道 Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely painted in ink and watercolors on silk, with a silk brocade frame, and mounted as a hanging scroll, depicting two monkeys clambering a gnarly pine branch, playfully looking at each other. Two red seals to the bottom right. The reverse with an inscribed Japanese label 'Tadamichi, Monkeys'. SIZE 95.5 x 35.5 cm (image), 172.9 x 48 cm (incl. mounting) Condition: Very good condition, the image with few minuscule stains and minor creasing, the mounts with some foxing, stains, few creases, and little browning. Provenance: French private collection. Mori Sosen (1747-1821), the founder of the Mori painting School, was active in Osaka at the end of the Edo period and came to be known as the 'Monkey Painter Sosen,' and he is renowned even today for his monkey paintings. Like his contemporary Maruyama Okyo, Sosen created works based on sketches from life as is finely exemplified by the painting presented here, where the artist has beautifully captured the realism of the details of the animals' soft fur in the refined delicacy of the brushstrokes. Museum comparison: Compare a closely related scroll painting of two monkeys on a pine branch by Mori Sosen, in the British Museum, museum number 1881,1210,0.2279. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related scroll painting of two monkeys on a pine branch by Mori Sosen, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 11 May 2010, London, lot 132 ( sold for 15,600 GBP).
Galerie Zacke
Dec. 03, 2022
MORI SOSEN Japanese Monkey Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Large framed silk painting of monkeys on a rock with surrounding foliage, attributed to Mori Sosen, framed measurements 43 x 19 inches. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Dec. 02, 2022
A FINE MORI SCHOOL SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO MONKEYS ON A PINE TREE
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
A FINE MORI SCHOOL SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO MONKEYS ON A PINE TREE School of Mori Sosen (1747-1821), with two seals, one reading Tadamichi 忠道 Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely painted in ink and watercolors on silk, with a silk brocade frame, and mounted as a hanging scroll, depicting two monkeys clambering a gnarly pine branch, playfully looking at each other. Two red seals to the bottom right. The reverse with an inscribed Japanese label ‘Tadamichi, Monkeys’. SIZE 95.5 x 35.5 cm (image), 172.9 x 48 cm (incl. mounting) Condition: Very good condition, the image with few minuscule stains and minor creasing, the mounts with some foxing, stains, few creases, and little browning. Provenance: French private collection. Mori Sosen (1747-1821), the founder of the Mori painting School, was active in Osaka at the end of the Edo period and came to be known as the 'Monkey Painter Sosen,' and he is renowned even today for his monkey paintings. Like his contemporary Maruyama Okyo, Sosen created works based on sketches from life as is finely exemplified by the painting presented here, where the artist has beautifully captured the realism of the details of the animals' soft fur in the refined delicacy of the brushstrokes. Museum comparison: Compare a closely related scroll painting of two monkeys on a pine branch by Mori Sosen, in the British Museum, museum number 1881,1210,0.2279. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related scroll painting of two monkeys on a pine branch by Mori Sosen, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 11 May 2010, London, lot 132 ( sold for 15,600 GBP).
Galerie Zacke
Sep. 27, 2022
MORI SOSEN (JAPAN, 1747-1821) Monkeys Hanging scroll; ink and color on pape
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
MORI SOSEN (JAPAN, 1747-1821) Monkeys Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper 15 x 20 5/8 in. (38.1 x 52.4 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 17, 2022
MORI SOSEN Japanese Monkey Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Large framed silk paining of monkeys on a rock with surrounding foliage, attributed to Mori Sosen, framed measurements 43 x 19 inches. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Aug. 14, 2022
MORI SOSEN STYLE JAPANESE MONKEY ON SILK PAINTING
Est: $150 - $300
Framed silk scroll depicting a monkey sitting on a pine tree looking up at two wasps building a nest. Red seal mark below black characters. Wood frame with "Kennedy & Co. Fine Art Prints" label to the reverse (name used by Kennedy Galleries, NY, from 1912 to 1951). Appears in good condition; not examined out of frame. Circa late 19th / early 20th century. Frame (with glass) 45.5" x 18.5".
District Auction
Dec. 04, 2021
Mori Sosen, Japan (1747-1821), Deer in an Autumn Landscape, watercolor and ink on paper, 16 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Mori Sosen Japan, (1747-1821) Deer in an Autumn Landscape watercolor and ink on paper signed, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Sep. 10, 2021
MORI SOSEN: A FINE SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO MONKEYS
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
MORI SOSEN: A FINE SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO MONKEYS By Mori Sosen (1747-1821), signed Sosen with seal Morikata Japan, late 18 th to early 19 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Painted in ink on paper, with a silk brocade frame, and mounted as a hanging scroll, depicting two monkeys seated by a small rock, one showing a sleepy expression with the eyes closed, the other appearing more vigilant, with bamboo towering above them. The hakogaki (storage box) inscribed Soen, Sosen hitsu [A pair of monkeys, painted by Sosen]. SIZE 125 x 49 cm (image), 202 x 60.5 cm (incl. mounting) Condition: Overall good condition with minor wear and browning, small creases, a larger crease in the lower area, the silk brocade frame with small losses here and there. Provenance: Spanish private collection, acquired from Christie’s, 28 June 2003, lot 297 (part lot, auction labels to storage box).
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 04, 2021
MORI SOSEN: A FINE SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO MONKEYS
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Ref4 MORI SOSEN: A FINE SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO MONKEYS By Mori Sosen (1747-1821), signed Sosen with seal Morikata Japan, late 18 th to early 19 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Painted in ink on paper, with a silk brocade frame, and mounted as a hanging scroll, depicting two monkeys seated by a small rock, one showing a sleepy expression with the eyes closed, the other appearing more vigilant, with bamboo towering above them. The hakogaki (storage box) inscribed Soen, Sosen hitsu [A pair of monkeys, painted by Sosen]. SIZE 125 x 49 cm (image), 202 x 60.5 cm (incl. mounting) Condition: Overall good condition with minor wear and browning, small creases, a larger crease in the lower area, the silk brocade frame with small losses here and there. Provenance: Spanish private collection, acquired from Christie’s, 28 June 2003, lot 297 (part lot, auction labels to storage box).
Galerie Zacke
Jun. 04, 2021
MORI SOSEN: A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE SCROLL PAINTING OF MONKEYS BY A WATERFALL
Est: €4,000 - €8,000
Ref4 MORI SOSEN: A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE SCROLL PAINTING OF MONKEYS BY A WATERFALL By Mori Sosen (1747-1821), signed Sosen with seal Morikata Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely painted in ink and watercolors on silk and mounted as a hanging scroll with silk brocade frame, the circular image within a rectangular field, depicting a tribe of monkeys in a rocky landscape with blossoming cherry trees and a waterfall, the monkeys engaged in various activities such as climbing, fighting, grooming, eating, and resting. Note the single white-haired monkey near the center of the image, which is almost hidden due to the similarly colored background. The rectangular field with the signature SOSEN and seal Morikata lower right. With an old wood hakogaki (storage box) with an attached label: 群猿之圖、森狙山筆 “Gun’en no zu, Mori Sosen hitsu” [A painting of a group of monkeys, painted by Mori Sosen] A further label to the side: 狙山筆、円相、郡猿圖 “Sosen hitsu, Enso, Gun’en-zu” [A painting of a group of monkeys, as the Enso (The Circle), painted by Sosen] With a large black lacquered wood box. SIZE 89 x 86.5 cm (image) and 190 x 103.5 cm (incl. mounting) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, little soiling, few creases. The mounting with some wear, traces of use, tears, and few loose threads. The tomobako with extensive wear, cracks, and minor losses. The black-lacquered wood box with some wear, minor nicks, and light scratches. Provenance: Collection of Frieda and Milton Rosenthal, acquired from Shukodo, Kyoto. Sotheby’s Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art Including Chinese and Japanese Art from the Collection of Frieda and Milton Rosenthal, 16 September 2008, lot 293. US private collection, acquired from the above. Auction comparison: Compare a related painting by Mori Sosen depicting two monkeys and their young, but of considerably smaller size, at Christie’s, Lacquer, Jade, Bronze, Ink: The Irving Collection Day Sale, 21 March 2019, New York, lot 1162 ( sold for 15,000 USD).
Galerie Zacke
Apr. 10, 2021
Antique MORI SOSEN (1747-1821) Monkeys Japanese Painting On Silk
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Edo period antique MORI SOSEN (1747-1821) "MONKEYS " Japanese painting on silk.Ink and color on silk.Japan, late 18th Ã¢â¬â early 19th century. Depicted is a mother monkey with her young baby. The mother is looking towards the left, her facial expression beautifully naturalistic. Mori Sosen was the founder of the Mori school was active in Osaka at the end of the Edo period and was famous for his paintings of monkeys, his designs were copied for some of the very best satsuma and lacquer works. His brush strokes and style are unmistakable, and he was said to have painted from sketches he made in real life, which explains the incredible sense of naturalism conveyed by his paintings.Framed painting is 44" x 19".
Sofe Design Auctions
Mar. 27, 2021
Japon, XIXe siècle D'après Mori Sosen (1747-1821)
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Japon, XIXe siècle D'après Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Kakemono au lavis d'encre sur papier représentant un singe assis sur un rocher auprès d'une branche de kaki. Dim. à vue : 88 x 26 cm (Taches, rousseurs, encadré sous verre) Provenance Collection Pierre Guerre, Marseille. Collection Alain Vidal-Naquet, Marseille. RC : Taches, rousseurs, encadré sous verre.
Aguttes
Jan. 30, 2021
Mori SOSEN (1747-1821) attrib, 2x Aquarelle mit Affen
Est: -
Mori SOSEN (1747-1821) attrib, 2x Aquarelle mit Affen, in rot beschriftet ger/Glas, je 34x16 cm, Altersspuren,
Auktionshalle Cuxhaven
Dec. 14, 2020
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) MonkeysEdo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Monkeys Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century A hanging scroll painted in ink and color on silk with an adult monkey seated by bamboo grooming her young, signed Sosen and sealed Sosen no in and Reimyo With a wood tomobako storage box 41 x 15in (104.1 x 38.1cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 22, 2020
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) MonkeysEdo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Monkeys Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century A hanging scroll painted in ink and color on silk with an adult monkey seated by bamboo grooming her young, signed Sosen and sealed Sosen no in and Reimyo With a wood tomobako storage box 41 x 15in (104.1 x 38.1cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 14, 2020
Hand painted Japanese scroll attributed to Mori Sosen
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Hand painted Japanese scroll attributed to Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1747-1821); executed in ink and gouache on paper, depicting two monkeys climbing amidst foliage; signed; image 46.5"l x 20.25"w; overall with frame 56"l x 26.5"w x 1.5"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Mar. 14, 2020
Hand painted Japanese scroll attributed to Mori Sosen
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Hand painted Japanese scroll attributed to Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1747-1821); executed in ink and gouache on paper, depicting a monkey resting on a rocky outcropping amidst bamboo; signed; image 46.5"l x 20.25"w; overall with frame 56"l x 26.5"w x 1.5"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Dec. 07, 2019
Sosen, Mori, Two monkeys Asian
Est: -
Mori Sosen (1747-1821 Japan) Two monkey on branch of a pine. Woodcut on silk, 40.5 x 80 cm (PA). Behind glass with Pp. Framed.
Kunstauktionshaus Günther
Nov. 27, 2019
MORI SOSEN (JAPANESE 1747-1821)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Two monkeys in a tree, ink and colour on silk, framed with signature and two red seals 40 x 18cm
Cheffins
Nov. 11, 2019
Mori Sosen, Japanese 1747-1821, Two monkeys, a mot…
Est: £300 - £400
Mori Sosen, Japanese 1747-1821, Two monkeys, a mother and infant with wasp beneath a branch of blossom, ink on silk in colours, unmounted kakemono-e, signed Sosen hitsu, sealed Mori Shusho and Sosen, 33.5 x 62.5cm
Roseberys
Aug. 17, 2019
2 Boxed Asian Scrolls Incl Mori Sosen
Est: $200 - $400
DESCRIPTION: Two boxed Asian scrolls. Includes: 1) Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1747-1821). Ink and watercolor on silk mounted on scroll. Monkey with bamboo. Calligraphy and chop mark to lower left. Calligraphy to reverse top. Scroll 75" x 17-3/4". Wear includes toning and light creasing with losses and soiling to fabric at top of scroll. 2) Ink and watercolor on silk mounted on scroll. Bamboo. Calligraphy and chop mark to lower right. Colophoon to upper left. Scroll 76" x 17-3/4". Wear includes toning, crease lines, light tearing, and tape repair at dowl. MEASUREMENTS: Each box 19-/4" z 3-1/4" x 3". See Description for additional information. CONDITION: See Description.
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 25, 2019
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Two monkeys in a tree, 39.5cm x 18cm
Est: £800 - £1,200
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Ink on paper Two monkeys in a tree, signed Sosen with seals Shusho 39.5cm x 18cm
Gorringes
May. 23, 2019
MORI SOSEN (1747 - 1821) AN EARLY 19th CENTURY JAP
Est: £200 - £300
MORI SOSEN (1747 - 1821) AN EARLY 19th CENTURY JAPANESE INK ON SILK depicting two monkeys perched in a tree, one with blushed cheeks 37cm high, 18cm wide - signed and seal marks to the bottom corner and mounted in an oak moulded frame
Hutchinson Scott Limited
May. 18, 2019
Mori Sosen Scroll Paintings of Monkeys
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Brush painting by Japanese artist Mori Sosen, (Japanese 1747-1821). Untitled 18th-19th century Ink and watercolor on paper Measures 73" x 21" when hung, including width of rod. For shipping the box measures 22" x 2.75" x 2". Notes : Marked with kanji lower right. The wood box bears many markings. (the box may or may not be original to teh work).
The Modern Art Exchange
Mar. 21, 2019
MORI SOSEN (JAPAN, 1747-1821) MONKEYS 45 x 21 in. (114 x 53 cm.) excluding
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
MORI SOSEN (JAPAN, 1747-1821) MONKEYS 45 x 21 in. (114 x 53 cm.) excluding mount
Christie's
Mar. 18, 2019
Mori Sosen (1747-1821)
Est: $700 - $900
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Hanging scroll mounted on board, with original box Three monkeys Ink and color on silk Image 29 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches C Estate of Private New Jersey Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 15, 2018
Japanese Painting on Scroll, Mori Sosen, 19c
Est: $500 - $700
Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1747-1821), 19th century, ink and colors on silk, depicting a monkey and the baby on its back, perched on the plum blossom branch, lower left with the signature and seal, painting: approx. 31.5"h x 13.25"w, scroll: 64"l x 16"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 12, 2018
MORI SOSEN (1747-1821) ALBUM DE DIX-HUIT FEUILLES
Est: €7,000 - €9,000
MORI SOSEN (1747-1821) ALBUM DE DIX-HUIT FEUILLES Dimensions de l'album: 26 x 23 cm. (10 ¼ in. x 9 in.), Dimensions d'une peinture: 19,5 x 16,2 cm. (7 ½ x 6 ¼ in.)
Christie's
Dec. 08, 2018
A KAKEJIKU OF MONKEYS BY MORI SOSEN (1747-1821)
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
Ink and color on silk Japan, late 18th – early 19th century Depicted is a mother monkey with her two young picking fleas. The mother is caressing one of the younger monkeys and is looking towards the left, her facial expression beautifully naturalistic. The younger ones are looking at fleas between their fingers and are visually absorbed by this. The background with little speckles of ink and gold flakes to create a three-dimensional effect, further highlighting the image of the monkeys. Signed Sosen utsuishi, sealed Mori Shusho and Sosen. Mori Sosen was the founder of the Mori school was active in Osaka at the end of the Edo period and was famous for his paintings of monkeys, his designs were copied for some of the very best satsuma and lacquer works. His brush strokes and style are unmistakable, and he was said to have painted from sketches he made in real life, which explains the incredible sense of naturalism conveyed by his paintings. Shape: Kakejiku scroll Dimensions: Painting 82 x 43 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor creases Provenance: Isreal Goldman Japanese Prints, London England, 13 December 2000, and thence by decent Auction result comparison: A similar painting by Mori Sosen, with similar treatment of the background, was sold at Bonhams, London, 11 November 2010, lot 343 RefJap291118
Galerie Zacke
Oct. 13, 2018
Japanese Painting, Mori Sosen, Monkeys, 18/19c
Est: $400 - $600
Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1748-1821), 18th-19th century, ink and colors on silk, depicting two monkeys, lower right with the signature and seal, sight: 16.5"h x 14"w, frame: 21.5"h x 19.5"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 16, 2018
SOSEN MORI JAPANESE HAND PAINTED ON SILK SCROLL
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
SOSEN MORI, 1747 - 1821. JAPANESE HAND PAINTED ON SILK HANGING SCROLL, H 41 1/2" W 14 3/4" MONKEYS Mounted in CUSTOM shadowbox. Frame 92" x 26". INK AND COLOR ON SILK. Two Monkeys with TRAILING VINES AND Sun. Signed AND STAMPED lower right. FROM THE COLLECTION OF EDWARD AND DOLLIE COLE, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI.
DuMouchelles
Sep. 10, 2018
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Hanging scroll Monkey and her young
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) Hanging scroll Monkey and her young Signed, seal Ink and color on silk Image 42 x 15 inches Provenance: Isreal Goldman Japanese Prints, London England, 9 November 2000, and thence by decent C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 10, 2018
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) A monkey and her young
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Mori Sosen (1747-1821) A monkey and her young, Kakemono, signed Sosen utsuishi, sealed Mori Shusho and Sosen Ink and color on silk Image 33 x 16 3/4 inches Provenance: Isreal Goldman Japanese Prints, London England, 13 December 2000, and thence by decent C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 26, 2018
Mori Sosen (Japanese 1747 -1821)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Mori Sosen (Japanese 1747 -1821) Monkeys in snow, hanging scroll, ink on silk, 91cm x 32cm
Mallams
Mar. 18, 2017
MORI SOSEN JAPAN, 1747-1821 | One Hundred Monkeys at Play
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
ONE HUNDRED MONKEYS AT PLAY ink and color on silk, kakemono signed Reimeian Sosen, with two seals respectively reading Sosen-no-in and Sosen
Sotheby's
Nov. 10, 2016
MANNER OF MORI SOSEN 森狙仙 (1747-1821) DEER Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji e
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
MANNER OF MORI SOSEN 森狙仙 (1747-1821) DEER Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Kakejiku (hanging scroll), ink and colours on silk in silk mounts, depicting a deer by a stream; ivory jiku (roller ends) With signature Reimei Sosen hitsu 霊明祖仙筆 (Brushed by Reimei Sosen) and two seals, the second reading Sosen 祖仙 Inner wood storage box; outer lacquered-wood storage box Overall: 194.5 x 59cm (76½ x 23¼in.) Image: 104 x 39.8cm (41 x 15 5/8in) (3).
Bonhams