Kogan Gengei (1748-1841) and Tanaka Taiseki (active late 19th century)


Three ink PaintingsEdo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century Hanging scrolls painted in ink on paper, the first depicting a reclining bull in the form of an enso, with inscription and sealed Kogan and another seal; the second a calligraphy with the characters Shoryu, signed Nanajusano Taiseki and sealed Genchodo and Kokeshi, and another seal; the third depicting Hotei seated and leaning against his treasure sack, bearing an illegible seal 13 7/8 x 19 5/8in (35.3 x 49.8cm); 49 5/8 x 10 1/8in (126.1 x 25.7cm); 25 x 11in (63.5 x 27.9cm)