Folding screen with landscpe & cranes - Silk, Paper, Lacquered wood, Gold leaf - Japan - Late Meiji to Taishô period (early 20th century)
02
days
21
hours
40
minutes
22
seconds
Current bid
€ 650
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Giovanni Bottero
Holds a master’s in Japanese art history with over 10 years’ expertise in Asian art.
Estimate € 3,100 - € 3,500
 | €650 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €600 | |
| €1 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 144058 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
A six-panel byôbu in Kanô School style depicting cranes in a waterside landscape, ink and colour on gold leaf and mulberry paper with a lacquered wood frame and gilt hardware, measuring 172.4 cm high by 366.8 cm wide, from late Meiji to Taishô period Japan, Original attribution and Original authenticity, in excellent condition with a certificate of authenticity included.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A peacefull tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with a Kanô School-style painting of cranes 鶴 (tsuru) in a waterside landscape.
A pair of red-crowned cranes 丹頂鶴 (tanchô-zuru) stand near two white-naped cranes 真鶴 (manazuru) at the water’s edge. A waterfall appears in the distance. Along the shore, tall bamboo 竹 (take) rises beside a curving, moss-covered trunk, with white plum blossoms 梅 (ume) behind it and colourful peonies 牡丹 (botan) at its base.
Executed in ink and colour on gold leaf and mulberry paper, the painting is bordered by two silk brocade bands and encased in a lacquered wooden frame with gilt metal hardware.
Period: Japan – Late Meiji to Taishô period (early 20th century).
Dimensions: Height 172.4 cm, total width 366.8 cm (2 x 62.6 cm and 4 x 60.4 cm).
In a very good restored condition with traces conform age, including gold leaf touch-ups and patches in front (mainly along hinges). The screen shows traces of age and use. Please refer to the photographs for a clear condition reference.
The folding screen can be mounted flat on a wall and presented as a single work of art, or displayed 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 TranslateA peacefull tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with a Kanô School-style painting of cranes 鶴 (tsuru) in a waterside landscape.
A pair of red-crowned cranes 丹頂鶴 (tanchô-zuru) stand near two white-naped cranes 真鶴 (manazuru) at the water’s edge. A waterfall appears in the distance. Along the shore, tall bamboo 竹 (take) rises beside a curving, moss-covered trunk, with white plum blossoms 梅 (ume) behind it and colourful peonies 牡丹 (botan) at its base.
Executed in ink and colour on gold leaf and mulberry paper, the painting is bordered by two silk brocade bands and encased in a lacquered wooden frame with gilt metal hardware.
Period: Japan – Late Meiji to Taishô period (early 20th century).
Dimensions: Height 172.4 cm, total width 366.8 cm (2 x 62.6 cm and 4 x 60.4 cm).
In a very good restored condition with traces conform age, including gold leaf touch-ups and patches in front (mainly along hinges). The screen shows traces of age and use. Please refer to the photographs for a clear condition reference.
The folding screen can be mounted flat on a wall and presented as a single work of art, or displayed 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 TranslateDetails
Dynastic Style/Period
Late Meiji to Taishô period (early 20th century)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Lacquered wood, Gold leaf, Paper, Silk
Height
172.4 cm
Width
366.8 cm
Title of artwork
Folding screen with landscpe & cranes
Depth
1.7 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
