Now Live! The Japanese Art Auction MEGURU Vol.11

CHUO-KU, Japan - Aug. 19, 2022 - PRLog -- BS Fuji Co., Ltd. and Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. are proud to co-host Volume 11 of the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU, from August 20 (Sat) to 28 (Sun), 2022.

This special edition features Rimpa as well as the works by Hashimoto Gaho, the founder of modern Japanese painting, and his disciple Kawai Gyokudo. In addition, works by master artists such as Maruyama Okyo, Nagasawa Rosetsu, Yokoyama Taikan, Kaburaki Kiyokata, Ito Shinsui, Munakata Shiko, Kawai Kanjiro, Kitaoji Rosanjin and more will be on offer.

【MEGURU Online Special Exhibition】
In collaboration with the "Japanese Art Auction MEGURU", works offered at the 38th MEGURU Online auction will be on special exhibit at a 2nd venue during the MEGURU vol.11 preview. Please take this opportunity to view the MEGURU Online works in conjunction with the auction preview. * Please note, that these works are separate from those exhibited at the "Japanese Art Auction MEGURU".

【MEGURU Vol 11. Highlights】
＊Rimpa
This MEGURU offers roughly 20 lots, mainly by artists of the late Edo period, such as Sakai Hoitsu, Suzuki Kiitsu, Ikeda Koson, and Nakamura Hochu.

＊Hashimoto Gaho and Kawai Gyokudo
This MEGURU offers 20 lots, from landscape to animal paintings, by the Nihon-ga masters and vanguards by Hashimoto Gaho and Kawai Gyokudo.

【Featured Lots】
Sakai Hoitsu, Magnolia Leaf and Insect
Starting Bid: ¥800,000

Ikeda Koson, Dragon, Kirin and Phoenix
Starting Bid: ¥1,800,000

Hashimoto Gaho, Lion
Starting Bid: ¥650,000

Hashimoto Gaho, Summer Mountain Travel
Starting Bid: ¥1,200,000

Kawai Gyokudo, Spring Scenery
Starting Bid: ¥1,800,000

Kawai Gyokudo, An Ascending Lark
Starting Bid: ¥180,000

Nagasawa Rosetsu, Turtle
Starting Bid: ¥800,000

Takehisa Yumeji , Whistle at Sunset
Starting Bid: ¥2,200,000

Munakata Shiko, Fudo Myoo
Starting Bid: ¥4,000,000

Hakuin Ekaku, Calligraphy
Starting Bid: ¥450,000

Watanabe Seitei, Autumn Plants and Butterfly
Starting Bid: ¥500,000

Ito Shinsui, Cool Breeze
Starting Bid: ¥1,800,000

Nakamura Gakuryo, Chrysanthemum
Starting Bid: ¥1,800,000

Togo Seiji, Tower
Starting Bid: ¥1,500,000

Kitaoji Rosanjin, Overglaze Enamel Stem Cup
Starting Bid: ¥ 250,000

Kawai Kanjiro, Tricolor Flask
Starting Bid: ¥3,000,000

Japanese Art Auction MEGURU Vol.11 Event Details
Lots: Approx. 420
Venue: Kashima Arts Co., Ltd (3-3-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Website: https://www.meguru-auction.jp/en/
Preview: August 20 (Sat) to 28 (Sun), 2022
Bidding Deadline: August 28 (Sun), 2022, 6pm JST
Results: August 30 (Tue), 2022 3pm JST

*Please check the Kashima Arts website & social media profiles periodically for updates.