Vintage Japanese Gouache Painting with Glitter Elements by Niwa Heichiku, Framed

Name: Vintage Japanese Gouache Painting with Glitter Elements by Niwa Heichiku, Framed
Brand: Niwa Heichiku
SKU: 15702499983685
Price: 145.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£145.00 GBP

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A striking original Japanese gouache painting by Niwa Heichiku, enhanced with glitter paint elements that bring depth, texture, and light-catching detail to the composition. The work depicts a powerful theatrical figure, rendered in rich reds and purples against a muted ground, with expressive facial features and flowing costume forms that reference traditional Japanese stage portraiture.

The glitter detailing adds a subtle, shimmering quality that shifts beautifully with changing light, giving the piece a strong visual presence without overpowering its refined craftsmanship. Presented in a wide black frame with a deep white mount and inner gilt slip, the artwork has a polished, gallery-style finish that complements both modern and eclectic interiors.

Details

Artist: Niwa Heichiku
Medium: Gouache on paper with glitter paint elements
Subject: Japanese theatrical portrait
Period: Mid–late 20th century
Framing: Black frame with white mount and gilt inner slip
Condition: Gouache and glitter elements well preserved; frame shows light age-related wear consistent with age

Dimensions

Overall framed size: approx. 45 cm × 45 cm
Visible artwork size: approx. 18 cm × 24 cm

Styling Notes

An eye-catching piece that works beautifully as a focal artwork in Japandi, minimalist, or curated gallery-wall settings. The subtle glitter detailing adds warmth and texture, particularly effective under directional or natural light.

Delivery & Collection

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Collection welcome from West Yorkshire

Professionally packed and handled with care

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Details

Dimensions: Overall framed size: approx. 45 cm × 45 cm
Maker: Niwa Heichiku
Condition: Very good Gouache and glitter elements well preserved

An original piece, not a reproduction. There is only one, so once it sells it is gone.

Delivery

Furniture, anywhere in the UK	£70 flat
Everything else, UK	Free
Everything else, international	£30
Collection in person	Free, West Yorkshire, by arrangement

One flat rate for furniture wherever you are in the country, sent from West Yorkshire with a specialist furniture carrier rather than a parcel courier. Smaller pieces travel free within the UK. Collection in person is welcome.

Condition and returns

Everything is original and second-hand, so expect the marks a piece has picked up over sixty or seventy years. Anything beyond ordinary wear is described and photographed. If a piece arrives and it is not as described, get in touch within 14 days and we will sort it out.

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