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Oil on Canvas Japanese Boy
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Oil on Canvas Japanese Boy

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully framed oil portrait of a young child, dated 1927. The little sitter, with dark eyes and gently flushed cheeks, is captured in a moment of quiet composure. His expression is tender and introspective, framed by a richly carved surround with a distressed white finish that enhances the painting’s antique charm. Affixed to the reverse is a handwritten Japanese label which reads according to AI.

English Translation:

Rapid Current (likely the title of the artwork)

February 1927 (Showa 2)

March 5th

Gazen-ga (possibly the artist’s name or studio; could be interpreted as “Gazen Painting” or “Gazen Art”)

This is a wonderful piece, with only minor age-related imperfections consistent with its near-century of life. It remains a striking and characterful work that would sit beautifully on any wall.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54.5cm (21.46")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Portrait Oil Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1176345
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3962
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A beautifully framed oil portrait of a young child, dated 1927.
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The little sitter, with dark eyes and gently flushed cheeks, is captured in a moment of quiet composure.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

His expression is tender and introspective, framed by a richly carved surround with a distressed white finish that enhances the painting’s antique charm. Affixed to the reverse is a handwritten Japanese label which reads according to AI.

fig 1. An oil painting on canvas depicting a young Japanese boy in a dark coat, set within a carved cream wooden frame.
fig 1. Oil on Canvas Japanese Boy

English Translation:

Rapid Current (likely the title of the artwork)

February 1927 (Showa 2)

March 5th

Gazen-ga (possibly the artist’s name or studio; could be interpreted as “Gazen Painting” or “Gazen Art”)

This is a wonderful piece, with only minor age-related imperfections consistent with its near-century of life. It remains a striking and characterful work that would sit beautifully on any wall.

Height
54.5cm (21.46")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Portrait Oil Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176345
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3962
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I An oil painting on canvas depicting a young Japanese boy in a dark coat, set within a carved cream wooden frame.

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Archive X An oil painting on canvas depicting a young Japanese boy in a dark coat, set within a carved cream wooden frame. View X
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a young Japanese boy in a dark coat, set within a carved cream wooden frame.
Oil on Canvas Japanese Boy
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a young Japanese boy in a dark coat, set within a carved cream wooden frame.
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FAQs

Portraiture from this era often combines traditional figurative representation with modern expressive brushwork, capturing the character and presence of the subject through textured paint application.

Oil portrait paintings are executed using oil-based pigments applied onto stretched linen or cotton canvas, typically presented in carved wooden or gesso frames.

Authentic pieces display age-appropriate surface craquelure, natural toning of the varnish layers, hand-stretched canvas construction, and subtle wear along the reverse wooden stretcher.

A framed portrait functions well positioned above a sideboard, leaned on a mantelpiece alongside contemporary ceramics, or integrated into a curated gallery wall.

Canvas artwork should be kept away from direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations, with the frame and paint surface dusted lightly using a soft, dry brush.
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