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Description
This is a 2panel Japanese screen purchased about 20 years ago in Kyoto from a friend who was a 3rd generation screen dealer. It is approx 36x37 inches and is a painting of 2 women in kimonoes playing cards. I was told at the time of purchase that it was about 100 years old. The background is gold leaf and the quality of the painting is high. This is a very special and uncommon image.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
2 panel japanese traditional screen
Distinguishing marks
?
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
36x37
Date Period
100-120 years old
Weight
?
History
purchased 20 years ago from dealer friend in kyoto 20 yeqrs ago. Companion screen bought at the same time was sold at christies about 15 years ago fro several thousand $
Price
?
Price Paid (If known)
about 300,000 yen
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Re: 2 panel Japanese screen
is there an artist seal or kanji signature mark on it somewhere....if so, can you post a pciture? It may help to ID the artist and confirm the age.
Re: 2 panel Japanese screen
don't know...I seem to remember that the artist was anon but trust the source as to the age.
Re: 2 panel Japanese screen
BTW its called a two panel Byobu.
Re: 2 panel Japanese screen
If you google Christie's of New york, they can give you a free auction estimate. It does have the appearaance of mid 19th c Jpaanese painting, but I would get an expert to really look at it.