Lot # 44 - Richard Kirsten (Daiensai) “Rainbow Entering” — 1990 Vinyl Acrylic

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 20-Jan-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 27-Jan-2026 7:43:00 PM
Current bid:

$78.00

Highest bidder:

Sparky206

Auction has ended

Description :

Striking and contemplative original artwork by Richard Kirsten, also known by his Zen name Daiensai. This symbolic composition presents a stylized human figure in profile, partially overlaid by a dark mask that appears to separate and fall away, revealing an inner self illuminated by a descending rainbow. Geometric planes and textured surfaces create a layered visual language that reflects themes of spiritual awakening, transformation, and the dissolution of illusion.

Executed in vinyl acrylic on wood, the work carries a distinctive matte texture and meditative stillness characteristic of Kirsten’s Zen-influenced practice. The reverse of the piece includes original handwritten notes, gallery documentation from Kirsten Gallery (Seattle), and a gallery label noting an original price of $2,500—strong provenance supporting authenticity.


Artwork Details:

  • Artist: Richard Kirsten (Daiensai)

  • Title: “Rainbow / Entering a Person / In a State of Transformation / With the Mask of Darkness Falling Away”

  • Year: 1990

  • Medium: Vinyl acrylic on wood

  • Dimensions: Approx. 27.5" W x 38.5" H (sight)

  • Signature: Signed “Kirsten” and “Daiensai” within the composition

  • Framing: Professionally framed in a silver-tone frame with linen liner

  • Origin: Painted in Japan

  • Gallery: Originally represented by Kirsten Gallery, Seattle, Washington


Auction History

Highest bidder is Sparky206

Date Bid User
27-Jan-2026 7:37:01 PM $78.00 Sparky206
27-Jan-2026 11:06:32 AM $52.00 Kyozen42
27-Jan-2026 10:59:40 AM $51.00 sagruss
27-Jan-2026 10:59:32 AM $50.00 Kyozen42
27-Jan-2026 10:59:32 AM $50.00 sagruss
27-Jan-2026 10:59:28 AM $36.00 Kyozen42
27-Jan-2026 10:59:28 AM $35.00 sagruss
27-Jan-2026 10:59:24 AM $26.00 Kyozen42
27-Jan-2026 10:59:24 AM $25.00 sagruss
26-Jan-2026 10:03:55 AM $12.00 Kyozen42
26-Jan-2026 10:03:55 AM $11.00 kitweat
26-Jan-2026 10:03:50 AM $10.00 Kyozen42
26-Jan-2026 10:03:50 AM $9.00 kitweat
26-Jan-2026 10:03:45 AM $8.00 Kyozen42
26-Jan-2026 10:03:45 AM $7.00 kitweat
25-Jan-2026 11:14:59 PM $6.00 Kyozen42
20-Jan-2026 11:53:08 AM $5.00 kitweat

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