Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) - Lacquered wood, Golden silk, Paper - Signed 'Somon' 素門 - Japan - Taishō period (1912-1926)
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Taishō period six-panel byōbu folding screen, signed 'Somon' 素門 and possibly Shimagawa Somon, with a black lacquered wooden frame and gold silk on paper, overall 375 cm wide and 172.8 cm high (depth 1.7 cm), depicting a tranquil sansui landscape and in excellent restored condition with minimal wear; certificate of authenticity included.
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A fascinating tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) showcasing a tranquil sansui’ga 山水画 (landscape painting) rendered on a luminous golden silk background.
The composition presents a sweeping waterscape with distant mountain peaks rising along the horizon. In the foreground, the viewer appears to gaze from a wooded mountainside dotted with pine trees, looking down upon a calm shoreline where thatched-roof houses nestle among the trees and fishing boats rest nearby.
Signed and sealed in the lower left corner. Signed 'Somon' 素門. Possibly artist Shimagawa Somon 島川素門, active during the Taishô period.
Executed in black ink 墨 (sumi) on shimmering golden silk mounted on paper. The screen is framed by a black lacquered wooden frame fitted with protective metal hardware.
Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912–1926)
Dimensions: Total width 375 cm (2 x 64.1 cm, 4 x 61.7 cm); Height 172.8 cm
In a very good restored condition, with only minimal traces of wear conform age and some restorations on both sides, such as repapered areas on the reverse. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
This folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single, meditative work of art.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
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 fascinating tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) showcasing a tranquil sansui’ga 山水画 (landscape painting) rendered on a luminous golden silk background.
The composition presents a sweeping waterscape with distant mountain peaks rising along the horizon. In the foreground, the viewer appears to gaze from a wooded mountainside dotted with pine trees, looking down upon a calm shoreline where thatched-roof houses nestle among the trees and fishing boats rest nearby.
Signed and sealed in the lower left corner. Signed 'Somon' 素門. Possibly artist Shimagawa Somon 島川素門, active during the Taishô period.
Executed in black ink 墨 (sumi) on shimmering golden silk mounted on paper. The screen is framed by a black lacquered wooden frame fitted with protective metal hardware.
Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912–1926)
Dimensions: Total width 375 cm (2 x 64.1 cm, 4 x 61.7 cm); Height 172.8 cm
In a very good restored condition, with only minimal traces of wear conform age and some restorations on both sides, such as repapered areas on the reverse. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
This folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single, meditative work of art.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
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
Taishō period (1912-1926)
No. of items
1
Artist
Signed 'Somon' 素門
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Signed
Material
Lacquered wood, Golden silk, Paper
Height
172.8 cm
Width
375 cm
Title of artwork
Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen)
Depth
1.7 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
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