A gold dust six panel byobu folding screen sakura tree - Gold dust, Paper - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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Meiji period Japanese six-panel byobu folding screen titled “A gold dust six panel byobu folding screen sakura tree,” 63.5 cm high and 185 cm wide, made of gold dust on paper, in good condition with lacquer frame wear and a restoration on the sixth panel, signed on the right, authentic/original, with a certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery in Milan.
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Description from the seller
A unique and rare six-panel byobu folding screen decorated with a floral and naturalistic scene featuring numerous flowers, including lotuses, irises, peonies, wisteria, and a cherry blossom tree in the center. The landscape resembles a stretch of coastline on the banks of a river.
The gold dust lends luminosity and preciousness, harmonizing the entire scene.
Signed on the right.
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. There are some signs of wear to the lacquer frame and a restoration on the sixth panel (see photo 7). 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 unique and rare six-panel byobu folding screen decorated with a floral and naturalistic scene featuring numerous flowers, including lotuses, irises, peonies, wisteria, and a cherry blossom tree in the center. The landscape resembles a stretch of coastline on the banks of a river.
The gold dust lends luminosity and preciousness, harmonizing the entire scene.
Signed on the right.
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. There are some signs of wear to the lacquer frame and a restoration on the sixth panel (see photo 7). 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.
973
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 dust, Paper
Height
63.5 cm
Width
185 cm
Title of artwork
A gold dust six panel byobu folding screen sakura tree
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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