# Authenticity Guaranteed ◇ Keisen Tomita - 'Cormorant' ◆ Artist's Autograph, Seal, Imprint Included ◇ Tomita Yoshiko's Inscribed Double Box ◆ Comes in a Beautiful Box ◇ Yokoyama Taikan

*真作保証 ◇ 冨田溪仙 -Keisen Tomita-『鵜』◆作家直筆サイン、落款、印有 ◇冨田芳子鑑題箱(二重箱) ◆立派な箱に入ってます ◇横山大観*

- **Auction ID:** p1211016930
- **Status:** Sold (ended auction)
- **Category:** Hobbies and Culture > Art > Drawings and Paintings > Japanese paintings > Flowers, birds, wildlife
- **Brand:** Unknown
- **Price (JPY):** ¥110,000 (sold)
- **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $798.95 — item $718.95 + Rinkya commission $65.00 + handling $15.00
- **Shipping:** Ships from Japan. Wins arrive at Rinkya's Tokyo warehouse; multiple items are combined into one international shipment, billed at actual carrier cost (NOT included in the all-in price). International transit is typically 1–2 weeks once shipped.

## Description
Fukuoka City born. Real name, Shingo. As a boy, he studied the Kanō school under Morimasa Kinisaka. In the 29th year of Meiji, he ran away to Kyoto and the following year entered the Shijō school under Hanamura Kankō. He repeatedly exhibited at the Japan Painting Association Exhibition and later at the Society of Fine Arts Exhibition.

In the first year of Taisho, his work 'Cormorant Boat' was recognized by Yokoyama Taikan, marking his first selection at the Bunten (Cultural Exhibition) with a brushstroke in the Southern painting style. In the third year of Taisho, he first participated in the Rebirth Institute Exhibition from the Kyoto school, and the following year he became a jury member.

He developed a painting style that could be called new Southern painting but later reached a unique expression based on a fresh view of nature.

**Work Introduction**
- Artist Name: Keisen Tomita
- Work Title: 'Cormorant'
- Artwork Size: 24.8 cm × 23.9 cm
- Framed Size: 47.5 cm × 46.5 cm
- Includes Artist's Autograph, Seal, and Imprint
- Comes with a Inscribed Double Box by Tomita Yoshiko

**Biography**
Born on February 9, 1879, in Hakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
In 1889, he studied the Kanō school under Morimasa Kinisaka, the court painter for the Kuroda clan.
In 1898, he exhibited 'Carp' at the Exhibition of Paintings and was selected for the first time.
In 1912, his work 'Cormorant Boat' (ink painting) was selected in the 6th Bunten.
In 1914, he exhibited 'Hiking at Mount Dake' at the first Rebirth Institute Exhibition and became a member.
In 1935, he became a member of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts.
He passed away on July 6, 1936.

**Notes**
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## Collector note
Keisen Tomita’s 'Cormorant' is a significant piece from a prominent figure in the Southern painting style during the Taisho period, marked by his unique expression and fresh perspectives on nature. The inclusion of the artist's autograph and seal, along with the beautifully inscribed double box, enhances its authenticity and collector appeal, particularly among enthusiasts of traditional Japanese art. Significantly, artworks by Tomita, especially those with provenance and limited availability like this one, typically see stable demand in the market, reflecting the ongoing interest in Japan's cultural heritage. At a current bid of ¥120,000, this piece stands in line with Japan's competitive market for original artwork, showcasing both the historical significance and artistic merit of Tomita’s oeuvre.

## Images
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