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Lot 149: OKAMOTO SHUKI (1807-1862): EAGLE ON ROCK

Est: €4,000 EUR - €5,000 EUR
Galerie Zacke ViennaVienna, AustriaMay 24, 2014

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Ink and some color on paper. Japan, 19th centuryTruly effective painting focusing an eagle perching on a rock. The bird is watching its prey from above.The artist cleverly contrasts the thundering waters and the washi (eagle) with its sharp beak and the fine plumage. The artist served as a guard at the court of Odawara and was charged to paint the screens and walls in the palace. Signed SHUKI 秋暉, and red seal Ichinichi senmai shiichi 一日千枚士一. Brocade mounting, ivory rollers, good condition.PAINTING 130 x 60,5 CM, Scroll 233 x 78 CMFrom a German private collection

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Auction Details

Asian Art

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Galerie Zacke Vienna
May 24, 2014, 05:00 PM CET

Cafe Griensteidl Michaelerplatz, Vienna, 1010, AT