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

Ogawa Usen “Kappa”

Ink on paper, with a box signed and sealed by the artist, with a certificate of authenticity by the Tokyo Bijutsu Club
140×33 cm / 210×48 cm

Ogawa Usen, an esteemed Nihonga artist, was often referred to as "Usen of Kappa" due to his lifelong focus on painting kappas, a water yokai (mythical creature). Active from the Meiji to Showa periods, he spent most of his life in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture. While working as a farmer, he painted rural life and mythical creatures with a deep appreciation for Eastern classics. His works, depicting kappas and other yokais playing in nature, are characterized by their simplicity and gentle perspective.

This particular piece captures Usen's free-spirited and humorous nature. The kappa, swimming with a determined expression, invites viewers to ponder its destination. Why not take a moment from the heat of summer, to reflect on where the kappa heads in the cool waters?

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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

“WATANABE SEITEI”

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INFORMATION

2024.07.24

Summer Break Announcement

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

August 10 (Sat) to 18 (Sun), 2024
*Regular business will resume on August 19 (Mon).

All inquiries received during this period will be answered in order of inquiry from Monday, August 19.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
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.