Korogi Cricket & Autumn Flowers

[ Cricket & Autumn Flowers ] by Mori Sosen
Reference Number SS-40058
Title
" Cricket and Fall Flowers "
Artist Mori Sosen (1747 - 1821)

Painter at the latter part of the Edo period.
Born in Nagasaki.
His given name is Morikata.
Studied the Kano school painting techniques from Yamamoto Josyunsai.
Influenced by Maruyama Okyo's realism.
Sosen adopted his nephew Mori Tetsuzan who was one of the Okyo's leading disciples.
Sosen was good at painting animals especially monkeys and deer.
Highest Value = US$ 270 thousand
Signature & Seal Yes
Part of Drawing Silk, 87 x 35 cm ( 34.3 x 13.8 inch )
Mounting Silk, 156 x 44 cm ( 61.4 x 17.3 inch )
Roller End Material Ebony Wood
Wood Box Wood Box
Description

The scroll is foxed overall as it was drawn years ago.
There are tears and a few holes at the top part of the mounting.
Spots, stains, amotions and detachment of the drawing part are recognized.
The Makio band is not good.
As a whole, the condition of this scroll is not good.
Although, a bell cricket (Matsumushi) and Autumn flowers are drawn well.
A Japanese poem is also written.
Please note that this scroll is not authenticated by any appraiser.
Price Sold, Thank you !


Matsumushi, Autumn Flowers & Gasan
Signature and Seal of Mori Sosen
Signature & Seal
Roller End made of Ebony Wood
Roller End

Gasan, Japanese Kanji Poem

Bell Cricket, Fall Flowers and Leaves

Matsumushi (Suzumushi)

Top part of the mounting

In Wall Scroll Box
In Wood Box

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