A powerful six-panel byōbu, 屏風 folding screen depicting a powerful tiger - Signed and sealed Gyokurei 玉嶺 - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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Holds a master’s in Japanese art history with over 10 years’ expertise in Asian art.
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Meiji period six-panel byōbu folding screen, 369 cm wide by 147 cm high, painted on paper with gold powder depicting a tiger, signed and sealed Gyokurei, in good original condition with a lacquered wooden frame and certificate of authenticity.
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A powerful six-panel folding screen painted on paper with gold powder, depicting a majestic tiger lying among tall grass. The animal, rendered with remarkable attention to the details of its fur and expression, conveys both strength and serenity.
Signed and sealed Gyokurei in the lower right corner.
The panels are framed by a lacquered wooden frame completes and protects the screen.
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 minor wear, stains, and tiny age-related holes in the surface. The lacquered frame shows signs of wear and some losses. 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 powerful six-panel folding screen painted on paper with gold powder, depicting a majestic tiger lying among tall grass. The animal, rendered with remarkable attention to the details of its fur and expression, conveys both strength and serenity.
Signed and sealed Gyokurei in the lower right corner.
The panels are framed by a lacquered wooden frame completes and protects the screen.
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 minor wear, stains, and tiny age-related holes in the surface. The lacquered frame shows signs of wear and some losses. 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.
320
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)
Artist
Signed and sealed Gyokurei 玉嶺
Material
A powerful six-panel byōbu, 屏風 folding screen depicting a powerful tiger
Height
147 cm
Width
369 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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