TAJAN
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BASED ON A WORK BY IKE NO TAIGA (1727–1776)
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72
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BASED ON A WORK BY IKE NO TAIGA (1727–1776)
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
BASED ON A WORK BY IKE NO TAIGA (1727–1776)
A kakejiku in ink and light colours on paper, depicting the 4th-century Chinese Taoist poet Tao Yuanming (Tao Qian) admiring chrysanthemums in the company of his disciple.
The four-character inscription in the top right-hand corner identifies the scene and could be translated as: ‘The 9th day [of the 9th month] at Tao [Qian]’s’, alluding to the ‘Double Ninth’ festival, the festival of chrysanthemums, the poet’s favourite flower. Signed in the bottom right-hand corner: Kashô, one of the artist’s ‘Go’ signatures.
Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912).
A KAKEJIKU, K AND COLOURS ON PAPER, THE POET TAO YUANMING, AFTER IKE NO TAIGA, JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD.
DIM. 133 X 30 CM (52 3/8 X 11 13/16 IN.)
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About the sale
THE BERNARD ROUSSEAU COLLECTION – DRAWINGS BY HOKUSAI, PAINTINGS FROM JAPAN AND CHINA
Auction location
Auction time
10/22/2026 at 3:30 PM
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