Japanese
Sparrows and cherry blossomsSigned: Gogyō sha
Seals: Gogyō
Technique: colours on silk 107 x 41.6
Mounting: brown gold brocade and grey brocade 193.8 x 56.2
Box: inscribed
Box inscription: 桜雀 呉暁筆、Sakura suzume, Gogyô hitsu
Gogyō was born in Kyoto, a pupil of Morikawa Sobun (1847 - 1902). He lived in Kamaza. In his time he was quite famous; he showed in a number of shows after the Bunten in 1907 and was frequently rewarded with prizes.
Reference:
Roberts p. 110
20th p. 373
Araki p. 851
Price: EUR 700 / USD 798
