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Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Tale of Genji
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CA$11,078.33per set
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About the Item
Incomparable pair of late 18th century Japanese Edo period folding six-panel byobu screens depicting all 54 chapters of the tale of Genji in vignettes. Each illustration has a cartouche label with the number and name of each particular chapter. The screens are grand made on a monumental scale measuring over 12 feet wide each. The artist a "town-painter" (Machi-eshi) crafted the artwork in the Tosa school manner. The vignettes are mounted to panels with gold leaf square backgrounds. Set in black lacquered frames with silk brocade green borders and gilt thread. The paintings have a desirable patina commensurate age and use. The colors are slightly faded, but still appear vibrant contrasted by the gilt ground. Amazing detail and large scale. The screens are an important study guide with short description of each chapter. Sold as a pair. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA.
- Dimensions:Height: 67.75 in (172.09 cm)Width: 145.5 in (369.57 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Edo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 18th/Early 19th Century
- Condition:Repaired: previous old repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear and fading with minor chips, scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, soiling, stains, losses and old repairs as expected.
- Seller Location:Rio Vista, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1555247718212
About the Seller
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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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