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Japanese Edo Screen Portraits of the Thirty Six Immortal Poets
$20,000
£15,148.14
€17,397.12
CA$28,026.54
A$30,470.50
CHF 16,155.49
MX$365,264.04
NOK 205,328.04
SEK 188,108.40
DKK 130,021.44
About the Item
Interesting 19th century Japanese Edo period six-panel byobu screen depicting the thirty six immortals of poetry (Sanjurokkasen). Each portrait is accompanied by their poems. The poets are from the Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods. Painted in the Kano school style though executed in the Tosa school manner. The portraits are set in a wood frame with a dramatic gilt background. The paintings have a desirable aged patina with fading, but their beautiful robes still having vivid color. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA. The entire full list of all 36 immortal poets can be found in the photos.
- Dimensions:Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 147 in (373.38 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:Edo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Lovely aged patina and fading on the portraits as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with minor losses, fading, foxing, and one 3 inch tear on gilt background.
- Seller Location:Rio Vista, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1555245303582

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Erin Lane Estate is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and its team of furniture restorers, art curators, professional appraisers and Asia specialists sources prime vintage and antique furniture from the finest estates in Northern and Southern California. Erin Lane Estate specializes in Hollywood Regency, McGuire, Chinese and Japanese pieces.
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