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Japanese Watercolour
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Japanese Watercolour

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming pair of Japanese watercolours depicting a Samurai and a Geisha inscribed by the artist on the reverse, in original simple black frames.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Japanese Watercolour Portrait Pair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA920460
Dealers Internal Reference
8309
Description
A charming pair of Japanese watercolours depicting a Samurai and a Geisha inscribed by the artist on the reverse, in original simple black frames.
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Japanese Watercolour Portrait Pair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA920460
Dealers Internal Ref
8309
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A pair of framed Japanese watercolour paintings depicting a standing samurai with swords and a woman in a patterned blue kimono.
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Archive I A pair of framed Japanese watercolour paintings depicting a standing samurai with swords and a woman in a patterned blue kimono.

Japanese Watercolour

Archive II A pair of framed Japanese watercolour paintings depicting a standing samurai with swords and a woman in a patterned blue kimono. View II
Archive III A pair of framed Japanese watercolour paintings depicting a standing samurai with swords and a woman in a patterned blue kimono. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed Japanese watercolour paintings depicting a standing samurai with swords and a woman in a patterned blue kimono. View IV
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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
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Shropshire
United Kingdom

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Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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Items For Sale 138
Items Sold 186
Midwinter Antiques
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A pair of framed Japanese watercolour paintings depicting a standing samurai with swords and a woman in a patterned blue kimono.
Japanese watercolour
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A pair of framed Japanese watercolour paintings depicting a standing samurai with swords and a woman in a patterned blue kimono.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Traditional
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBlue and Green
  • MotifsSamurai attire, kimono pattern, artist seal, traditional hairstyles
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This pair of Japanese watercolours from 1900 depicts a standing samurai and a woman in traditional attire, presented in original simple black frames with glass panes and off-white window mounts. The samurai wears a blue and green patterned garment with two swords tucked into his sash, while the female figure is dressed in a blue kimono decorated with butterfly motifs and holds a fan. Both artworks include red artist seals positioned beside the figures on the paper. The wooden frames have flat profiles and visible corner joins. Each piece measures 40 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep. Such framed works hang suitably above a sideboard in a dining room, or within a gentleman's library or study alongside traditional decor. The neutral mount board and dark frames allow the detailed watercolour subjects to integrate cleanly into various interior wall settings.

FAQs

Traditional Japanese watercolour paintings developed alongside calligraphy and woodblock printing, using water-soluble pigments on handmade paper or silk. During the Edo and Meiji eras, figure paintings captured nobility, warriors, and daily life in detailed costume.

These artworks were created using natural mineral pigments, soot-based sumi ink, and organic binders applied onto handmade washi paper made from mulberry bark. The finished paper works were frequently mounted onto fabric or card borders before display.

Authentic pieces feature organic variations in brushwork thickness, subtle pigment layering, and red ink artist chop seals known as hanko. Inspecting the surface under magnification distinguishes hand-painted ink lines from modern photomechanical print dots.

Hanging a matching pair above a low sideboard or console table creates visual balance in modern living spaces. Simple black frames and neutral mounts allow the classic blue and green tones of traditional garments to integrate with minimalist decor.

Display framed paper art away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and damp environments to prevent foxing and fading. Ensure the artwork is mounted using acid-free matting materials and sealed behind UV-filtering protective glass.
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