Koi and other Carp
Koi is the Japanese word for carp. However these days Koi is understood to be fancy carp with different colours each having a specific name. Koi Carp are one of the most popular hobby fish in the world. Some Koi Carp are worth a great deal of money and some become almost personal friends of the owner. There are many varieties of Koi and what I have done here is arrange to have some wonderful artists create some traditional paintings of Koi and Carp. it is very difficult to get old pictures of Koi as this is a relatively modern hobby with may of the colours being developed over the past few years. However, Koi have been kept for centuries and sometimes we are fortunate on locating one of these very old Koi Scrolls.
In Japan, "koi (carp)" is a symbol of strength,
courage and patience.
Displaying a scroll with Carp or of Koi also shows gentleness
This subject has often been used to show respect and good wishes for the harmony of a couple and family.
Carp as a fish in both China
and Japan are believed to be fish capable of climbing upstream against
rapid currents and overcoming all manner of obstacles, and they are thus
taken as a symbol of the strength, courage and patience to accomplish
major goals. And the figure which swims calmly without fighting and the
territory makes a model of home harmony. From this, the custom in Japan
for boys to pray that they will take after Carp and live their lives
strongly and of hanging out "koi-nobori (carp
streamers)", shaped like koi, on May 5, is held on
Children's Day in Japan.
The magnificent antique hand painted works of art show the Japanese style of painting at its very best. Some of these scrolls are very old and I have spent many years researching and locating the very best in genuine Antique Scrolls. In a few cases I have had scroll mounts restored on the scrolls where these have deteriorated, However the restoration has been done by professional Scroll restorers and the original paintings have not been altered in any way.
I also make my own
modern versions of Koi and Carp scrolls and these are in the modern scrolls section but some are shown
below. I can also take commissions to paint your own Koi as long as I
have clear pictures of the variety or varieties. Its always good to have
three, five or seven in a picture. These scrolls can be made in
any size of course so I need to know that preference. Short scrolls are
48 inches, medium scrolls are 60 inches and long scrolls or standard
scrolls , are 72 inches. I can also make them larger. One I have
recently made include Showa-kindai, Bekko-ki, Sanke-tancho, Kohaku-tancho,
Kohaku-menkaburi .I will quote on enquiry. Estimated scrolls with this
work are £225 per scroll including scroll silk covered box.
Before
after
Signature is : Houkou
The seal is his studio name Shikoken.Yoshimura Houkou (20th century) From Osaka Prefecture.
Was first taught by Yoshimura Horyu and did extensive research in the Mori sect of painting. Was well known to do animal paintings was active around the Taisho and early Showa Period.
Gallery value: $520 however, I am selling this recently restored Scroll for £325
TORYU-MON Leaping Carp 76.6 x21.3 The jumping Carp is an analogy called the Rising dragon's gate the gateway to success Being remounted with new top and bottom silks and new box to match £325
This is a new Scroll designed by me. These are Carp. I had an original
scroll with t
his subject and I was fascinated by capturing the movement
of the fish
The scroll above: Size
Price £165
This is a new Scroll designed by me. These are Carp. I had an original scroll with this subject and I was fascinated by capturing the movement of the fish
The scroll above: Size
Price £165
Coming
Japanese Koi Paintings:Exact variety colours
This is a new Scroll designed by me. These are Koi. abstracts It was painted by a well known Chinese artist I am also making a new range with exact Koi colours. I was fascinated by the many colour variations of breeding Koi. I tried to capture the Koi just coming to the surface to feed but retaining the movement and shape.
The scroll above: Size
Price £165
With Red Silk Covered Box
This is a new Scroll designed by me. The movement is wonderful and the colours exceptional. These are Yellow Koi as opposed to Golden Carp. I visited Masahiko Kimura and he has a collection of Golden Carp which inspired this painting.
The scroll above: Size 48 inches
Price £175
Koi Carp Recognised varieties Modern Scroll with grey (not blue) Silk Mounts and box. £225
Coming:
Japanese Koi paintings:
Showa-kindai, Bekko-ki, Sanke-tancho, Kohaku-tancho, Kohaku-menkaburi Ichi Ban, etyc. We can make scrolls with your Koi .
Hanging Scroll: Carp's Waterfall Climbing In Japan, "koi (carp)" is a
symbol of strength, courage and patience.
According to Chinese legend, a carp which courageously climbed up
waterfalls was turned into a dragon.
"Koi no takinobori (Carp's waterfall climbing)" means "to succeed
vigorously in life
OIRIGOI.
A superb Scroll made by Master painter Shosen.
KOI (Carp). The carp is
symbol of success. In ancient China and Japan
it was thought that
the Koi will become dragons after going through
TORYU-MON
(Rising dragon's gate/the gateway to success), then they
will rise to
the sky after transforming to dragons.
This composition is called O-IRI GOI. The line of these carps shapes
2
KANJI characters "DAI" and "HAIRU"
It's called O-IRI. This word means "Many customers coming".
This
scroll is designed to bring good fortune to your business!!
The quality of the silk painting is without equal and it is really a very beautiful work of art.
With its hand made Wood Box. £475
This is a new Scroll designed by me. It was painted by a well known Chinese artist. These are Koi Abstracts. I am also making a new range with exact Koi colours. I was fascinated by the many colour variations of breeding Koi. I tried to capture the Koi just coming to the surface to feed but retaining the movement and shape I am also making exact copies of Koi varieties and these will be shown here by the end of September
The scroll above: Size
Price £165
With Red Silk Covered Box
This is a new Scroll designed by me. It was painted by a well known Chinese artist These are Koi abstracts. I am also making a new range with exact Koi colours. I was fascinated by the many colour variations of breeding Koi. I tried to capture the Koi just coming to the surface to feed but retaining the movement and shape. I am also making exact copies of Koi varieties and these will be shown here by the end of September
The scroll above: Size
Price £165
With Red Silk Covered Box
Scroll weights: Fuchin are always a useful accessory to stop your scrolls moving and keeping the scrolls flat against the wall.
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