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Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai

$3,800
£2,878.15
€3,305.45
CA$5,325.04
A$5,789.40
CHF 3,069.54
MX$69,400.17
NOK 39,012.33
SEK 35,740.60
DKK 24,704.07

About the Item

Fascinating Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting women shell gathering or clamming after the painting by Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese 1760-1849). The women are gathering at low tide on the beach with mountains in the distance and a foreboding dark green sky above. Amazing painting with intricate details and textures having a muted gilt background. The painting is set in a black lacquered frame with a gold silk brocade border. Very good condition with solid joinery and construction. Painted in the Nihonga school style and signed by artist Koshu on the right corner with a seal. From an estate in the Napa Valley, CA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 70.5 in (179.07 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Paper,Silk,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Lacquered,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Very good condition with the reverse side having a paper loss on one side as seen in photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555242703392

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