Kashima Arts

EVENTS

BISAI SEN / MEGURU: About our biannual events,
the Japanese Art Sales exhibition, BISAI SEN
and the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU.

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ASSESSMENTS & CONSIGNMENTS

Consultation regarding assessment and purchase: We offer consultations on the buying and selling of calligraphy, paintings, crafts and more.

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ESSAYS

: A series of columns introducing the charm of Japanese art and antiquities from various angles
ART INTERVIEW ／ SEITEI’S BIRDS ／ Yulia's Voyage to Japanese Art

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WORK
OF THE MONTH

Watanabe Seitei “Shōki, the Demon Queller; Carp”

A diptych, color on silk, with a box signed and sealed by the artist
Illustrated in "WATANABE SEITEI" and "Watanabe Seitei Brilliant Birds, Captivating Flowers" published by Shogakukan
135×60㎝ / 223×64㎝

During the Meiji and Taisho eras, Watanabe Seitei gained fame as a master of bird-and-flower paintings. His exceptional aesthetic sense and meticulous painting technique explored various forms of expressing beauty.

This diptych depicts Shōki, traditionally hung up during the Boys' Festival as a talisman against evil spirits, and carp, symbolizing success and prosperity in the Chinese legend of the Dragon Gate. The inscription indicates that this was created for the Boys' Festival in 1903, when Seitei was 53. The charm of Seitei's characteristic wit is evident in details such as the demon depicted as a ball-like figure that Shōki "plays" with. His artistic expression shows a wide range, as he also displays elegance with the vibrant flowers blooming above the carp.

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APPRAISAL

Appraisal Consultations

We offer introductions to expert appraisal organization, like the Bakumatsu Iboku Appraisal Committee and the Wakayama Bokusui Appraisal Committee.

PUBLICATIONS

SEITEI RETUNRS!! Watanabe Seitei exhibition catalog

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INFORMATION

2024.02.18

【Important Notice】
We are currently experiencing issues with our MEGURU Auction website.
If you have encountered any error messages, please contact us via email with the following information:

・Lot number
・Title
・Artist
・Bid amount
・Your name
・Your email address

Email：nyusatsu@kashima-arts.co.jp

We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.
2023.12.13

Winter Break Announcement

Kashima Arts will be closed for the winter holidays during the following dates.

◼️December 28 (Thu), 2023 to January 8 (Mon), 2024

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Tuesday, January 9.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
2023.08.08

Summer Break Announcement

We would like to notify you that our gallery will be closed from August 11 (Fri) to 20 (Sun).
* Business will resume as usual on August 21 (Mon).
We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause and ask for your understanding.