Comments on: The Mystery of the Japanese Silk Tiger Paintings

By: Rene

Rene — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:27:17 +0000

why? I’m not in the market, Ryan.

By: Rene

Rene — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:57:20 +0000

I would guess that ALL or most of these paintings would qualify as “Occupied Japan” artifacts. Many of which are highly-prized collectibles.
René

By: Rene

Rene — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:53:18 +0000

just check some of my research. likely that David’s explanation about the occupation artists is valid. soo… the value is whatever you can get. I know mine are magnificent also. but no way to truly ID the artist.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:34:21 +0000

I have a 17×51″ silk painting bought in 1946 in Japan by my parents who were there for the occupation. It is truly magnificent – 2 tigers in a rocky mountain setting with only black and subdued brown colors. The artistic skill in this painting is really superior to most examples I’ve viewed. Any info or links to how I can research this would be appreciated.

By: Rene

Rene — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:07:48 +0000

Shirrel, if you have a link for the Cafe David in Kyoto, for David Kidd and his partner, ‘Morimoto;. so many commenting here might be able to follow through for info. Appreciate your comment. thank you, René

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:49:28 +0000

I also have a beautiful tiger on silk, very old, framed in a gold leaf frame, and would like info on how to get it appraised.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:19:37 +0000

Hello Rene’
Any information on the silk tiger paintings would be appreciated. My Mother has one very similar to these. It is a least 60 years old and signed on the right side with gold writing with two tigers and bought in Japan.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:42:09 +0000

We have 2 silk paintings of trees with children that my father-in-law brought back from China during World War II and are signed. how can we learn if they are of any value?
Thank you, Darlene & Mike

By: Richard Vandeventer

Richard Vandeventer — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:18:47 +0000

How can I send you some photos of some Silk Tiger paintings for your input?
Please advise:
rvandeventer1@cox.net

Thank you.

By: shirrel

shirrel — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:30:59 +0000

Try antique art dealers and collectors of Asian art. One in mind would be David Kidd, (deceased)and business partner “Morimoto” at Cafe David in Kyoto. He may or may not help you with information on this particular style of art.