A gold ground medium-sized six-panel folding screen free from figurative decoration - Paper, Wood, Gold leaf - Showa period (1880 ca.)

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A gold ground, medium-sized six-panel byobu folding screen in good condition with minor losses to the gold, mounted in a black lacquered wooden frame with a silk border and gilt metal corner fittings, dating to the Showa period (circa 1880) and accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

A gold ground medium-sized six-panel folding screen free from figurative decoration. The screen is finished with a silk border, a black lacquered wooden frame and gilt metal corner fittings. The uninterrupted golden surface highlights the natural luminosity and subtle texture of the gold leaf.

The screen is finished with a silk and wooden frame.

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 losses to the gold, consistent with age. 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.
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A gold ground medium-sized six-panel folding screen free from figurative decoration. The screen is finished with a silk border, a black lacquered wooden frame and gilt metal corner fittings. The uninterrupted golden surface highlights the natural luminosity and subtle texture of the gold leaf.

The screen is finished with a silk and wooden frame.

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 losses to the gold, consistent with age. 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.
024

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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Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Showa period (1880 ca.)
Material
Gold leaf, Paper, Wood
Height
120.5 cm
Width
276 cm
Title of artwork
A gold ground medium-sized six-panel folding screen free from figurative decoration
Depth
1.5 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
ItalyVerified
2161
Objects sold
100%
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