KANO EISHIN (Japanese, 1717-1763) ELDERLY FISHERMAN.

KANO EISHIN (Japanese, 1717-1763) ELDERLY FISHERMAN. Circa 1762-63, Edo period. This exceptional watercolor kakemono on silk executed in the last year of his life, as noted by the presence of the Seal of Hoin in lower right. The scene depicts an elderly bearded gentleman seated on a promontory with bamboo fishing rod looking into the middle distance. The painting within a floral brocade border wrought with golden thread. Housed in a modern marbleized gold frame. Kano Eishin (Kano Hidenobu), given name Genshichiro. G o Eishin/Hidenobu, Jotekisai and later Y u sei. Eishin was appointed the 11th master of the Nakahashi Branch of the Kan School. He gained the status of Hogen in 1746, and later, in 1762, he was given the title of Hoin. He was the second son of Kano Ujinob (1675-1724) and his elder brother was Kano Norinobu. Eishin became one of the coveted Kano painters for the Tokugawa governor under the patronage of Tokugawa Ieharu (1737-1786) the 10th Tokugawa Shogun who reigned from 1760-1786. Kano Eishin is buried at the Joshi-ji Temple, Tokyo. Works by the artist can be found in the collections of: Tohoku University Library: Portrait of Akita Sadasue, Ryukoku University, Kyoto, and an eight-fold screen of cranes and pine trees. The screen is displayed in the V.I.P. room on the first floor and was specially displayed for the visit of the Jeiji Emperor in Meiji 13 (1880). SIZE: 64″ x 29″ sight. CONDITION: Very good overall with some horizontal creases. Not examined out of frame. 9-97009 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3054	$2,875.00	KANO EISHIN (Japanese, 1717-1763) ELDERLY FISHERMAN. Circa 1762-63, Edo period. This exceptional watercolor kakemono on silk executed in the last year of his life, as noted by the presence of the Seal of Hoin in lower right. The scene depicts an elderly bearded gentleman seated on a promontory with bamboo fishing rod looking into the middle distance. The painting within a floral brocade border wrought with golden thread. Housed in a modern marbleized gold frame. Kano Eishin (Kano Hidenobu), given name Genshichiro. G o Eishin/Hidenobu, Jotekisai and later Y u sei. Eishin was appointed the 11th master of the Nakahashi Branch of the Kan School. He gained the status of Hogen in 1746, and later, in 1762, he was given the title of Hoin. He was the second son of Kano Ujinob (1675-1724) and his elder brother was Kano Norinobu. Eishin became one of the coveted Kano painters for the Tokugawa governor under the patronage of Tokugawa Ieharu (1737-1786) the 10th Tokugawa Shogun who reigned from 1760-1786. Kano Eishin is buried at the Joshi-ji Temple, Tokyo. Works by the artist can be found in the collections of: Tohoku University Library: Portrait of Akita Sadasue, Ryukoku University, Kyoto, and an eight-fold screen of cranes and pine trees. The screen is displayed in the V.I.P. room on the first floor and was specially displayed for the visit of the Jeiji Emperor in Meiji 13 (1880). SIZE: 64″ x 29″ sight. CONDITION: Very good overall with some horizontal creases. Not examined out of frame. 9-97009 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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