Folding screen with birds & autumn foliage - Lacquered wood, Paper, Gold leaf - Japan - Late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century)
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Original late Edo to early Meiji six-panel byōbu folding screen, lacquered wood with paper and gold leaf, 173 cm high by 376 cm wide, depicting birds in sumi ink and autumn flowers on a gold ground, in good restored condition with a certificate of authenticity included.
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An outstanding tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with a painting of birds and autumn flowers on a gold leaf ground.
The upper register is adorned with a black ink painting 墨絵 (sumi-e), depicting birds in flight and at rest among the branches of a pine tree 松 (matsu), accompanied by bamboo, peonies and rock formations.
The lower section is visually separated by a plaited fence, creating a gentle division between foreground and background. In front of the fence, a rich variety of autumn flowers is finely rendered in colour, including chrysanthemums, lespedeza, pampas grasses, and bellflowers, adding a vivid seasonal contrast to the monochrome upper scene.
Executed in ink and colour on gold leaf ground. The screen is bordered by two silk brocade trims, a narrow inner band in black and a broader ecru band with a blue floral design. Set within a black lacquered wooden frame fitted with protective metal hardware.
Period: Japan – Late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century)
Dimensions: Total width: 376 cm (2 x 64.4 cm, 4 x 61.8 cm), Height: 173 cm
Considering its age in good restored condition with attractive patina, and with several traces of restorations and wear consistent with age on both sides. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art, but can of course also be placed as a standalone piece.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateAn outstanding tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with a painting of birds and autumn flowers on a gold leaf ground.
The upper register is adorned with a black ink painting 墨絵 (sumi-e), depicting birds in flight and at rest among the branches of a pine tree 松 (matsu), accompanied by bamboo, peonies and rock formations.
The lower section is visually separated by a plaited fence, creating a gentle division between foreground and background. In front of the fence, a rich variety of autumn flowers is finely rendered in colour, including chrysanthemums, lespedeza, pampas grasses, and bellflowers, adding a vivid seasonal contrast to the monochrome upper scene.
Executed in ink and colour on gold leaf ground. The screen is bordered by two silk brocade trims, a narrow inner band in black and a broader ecru band with a blue floral design. Set within a black lacquered wooden frame fitted with protective metal hardware.
Period: Japan – Late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century)
Dimensions: Total width: 376 cm (2 x 64.4 cm, 4 x 61.8 cm), Height: 173 cm
Considering its age in good restored condition with attractive patina, and with several traces of restorations and wear consistent with age on both sides. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art, but can of course also be placed as a standalone piece.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Lacquered wood, Paper, Gold leaf
Height
173 cm
Width
376 cm
Title of artwork
Folding screen with birds & autumn foliage
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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