A stunning Gold Leaf Six-Panel Byōbu with Cranes among Pine Trees forest - Paper, Gold leaf - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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Meiji period six-panel byōbu folding screen on paper with gold leaf, 168 cm high by 372.5 cm wide (depth 2 cm), depicting cranes among pines with a coastal landscape, finished with silk borders and a lacquered wooden frame, in good condition with minor restorations to the gold leaf and a hole in the lower section of the sixth panel, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity.
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A stunning six-panel folding screen depicting an expansive coastal landscape animated by graceful cranes gathered among dense pine forest. Broad stretches of flowing water weave through sandy islands, while richly applied gold leaf clouds float across the composition, creating a rhythmic interplay between landscape and decorative space.
Executed in natural pigments and ink on paper, the screen combines stylised forms with careful observation of nature. The green pine canopies contrast elegantly with the brilliant gold clouds and the luminous blue waterways, while delicate gold flecks scattered across the water evoke shimmering reflections.
Symbols of longevity, fidelity and good fortune, the cranes and pines form one of the most auspicious themes in Japanese painting.
The screen is finished with silk borders and a lacquered wooden frame.
The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider.
In Japanese culture, the crane (tsuru) is a symbol of longevity, fidelity and good fortune. Traditionally believed to live for a thousand years, it is associated with auspicious occasions, prosperity and enduring harmony, and frequently appears in celebratory and courtly imagery.
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 minor restorations to the gold leaf and a hole at the lower section of the sixth panel see picture n° 17. Minor losses and stains to the gold leaf and pigments. Signs of wear to the lacquered frame, consistent with age and use. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, 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 stunning six-panel folding screen depicting an expansive coastal landscape animated by graceful cranes gathered among dense pine forest. Broad stretches of flowing water weave through sandy islands, while richly applied gold leaf clouds float across the composition, creating a rhythmic interplay between landscape and decorative space.
Executed in natural pigments and ink on paper, the screen combines stylised forms with careful observation of nature. The green pine canopies contrast elegantly with the brilliant gold clouds and the luminous blue waterways, while delicate gold flecks scattered across the water evoke shimmering reflections.
Symbols of longevity, fidelity and good fortune, the cranes and pines form one of the most auspicious themes in Japanese painting.
The screen is finished with silk borders and a lacquered wooden frame.
The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider.
In Japanese culture, the crane (tsuru) is a symbol of longevity, fidelity and good fortune. Traditionally believed to live for a thousand years, it is associated with auspicious occasions, prosperity and enduring harmony, and frequently appears in celebratory and courtly imagery.
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 minor restorations to the gold leaf and a hole at the lower section of the sixth panel see picture n° 17. Minor losses and stains to the gold leaf and pigments. Signs of wear to the lacquered frame, consistent with age and use. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
661
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
Gold leaf, Paper
Height
168 cm
Width
372.5 cm
Title of artwork
A stunning Gold Leaf Six-Panel Byōbu with Cranes among Pine Trees forest
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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