A silver leaf six-panel byobu folding screen with autumn flowers and birds - Paper, Silver leaf - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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Meiji period six-panel byōbu folding screen from Japan, painted on silver leaf with traces of gilding, depicting autumn grasses and flowers with three birds in flight across a luminous oxidised silver ground, measuring 172 by 366 cm with 2 cm depth, in good original condition and accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity, suitable for wall mounting or as a room divider.
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A Japanese six-panel byōbu folding screen painted on silver leaf with traces of gilding, depicting an arrangement of autumn grasses and flowers extending horizontally across the lower part of the composition.
Tall susuki grasses dominate the central section, accompanied by chrysanthemums and other seasonal plants growing along the ground. Three birds animate the scene, all depicted in flight above the grasses.
The broad silver-leaf ground, naturally oxidised and displaying subtle variations in tone, occupies much of the composition and provides a luminous backdrop to the vegetation.
The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider.
Byōbu (屏風), literally “wind protection screens,” are traditional Japanese folding screens originally created to divide spaces and today appreciated above all as striking wall-mounted paintings.
--- The byobu is in good condition with natural oxidation to the silver leaf, minor restorations and slight losses. The paper is slightly wavy. Wear to the lacquered frame. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA Japanese six-panel byōbu folding screen painted on silver leaf with traces of gilding, depicting an arrangement of autumn grasses and flowers extending horizontally across the lower part of the composition.
Tall susuki grasses dominate the central section, accompanied by chrysanthemums and other seasonal plants growing along the ground. Three birds animate the scene, all depicted in flight above the grasses.
The broad silver-leaf ground, naturally oxidised and displaying subtle variations in tone, occupies much of the composition and provides a luminous backdrop to the vegetation.
The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider.
Byōbu (屏風), literally “wind protection screens,” are traditional Japanese folding screens originally created to divide spaces and today appreciated above all as striking wall-mounted paintings.
--- The byobu is in good condition with natural oxidation to the silver leaf, minor restorations and slight losses. The paper is slightly wavy. Wear to the lacquered frame. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
955
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Paper, Silver leaf
Height
172 cm
Width
366 cm
Title of artwork
A silver leaf six-panel byobu folding screen with autumn flowers and birds
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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