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I know nothing about where to begin with Asian art. This is not the only piece that is in dire need of identifications. This is interesting in the way it folds into four sections and the painting folded up looks nice due to the hardware and subtle print on the back. There is an apparent signature on the left mid to upper portion of the piece. I don't read Japanese so I am making a vague educated guess that is what it seems to be. This is in very good condition but has a few flaws, none are noteworthy and are able to be seen if looked like hard enough. The hardware is not too detailed but it is ornate to a limited degree. The hardware appears to be brass and is original. I do not know what medium this was done in. Your assistance in the identification of this is as always much appreciated. Any information you can share I will be ever so grateful for.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Unsure
Distinguishing marks
Folds into four panels that are not separated the piece is approximately 2-21/2'x1-1/2'. It is a great size the quad fold makes it even easier to display and put it away.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
2-21/2' X 1-1/2' unfolded.
Date Period
Unknown
Weight
3-4 lbs.
History
The history is not known, it was in the same lot as the R. Bateman painting along with numerous other works that I will be seeking information on as well.
Price Paid (If known)
0$
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Re: Japanese quadra fold painting
From what I know just reading the characters "和生" It is indeed a persons surname. http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/和生 you can read a full list of the Japanese pronounciations of these two characters here. Often Chinese and Japanese ham characters have multiple pronouciations. Beyond that it's really difficult to tell with the pictures you've provided the value of such a piece. What's kind of strange to me is why there's no red seal below the name. In Chinese and Japanese art, the artists usually will put a red seal below the name as an official form of "authorship" so to speak. As in the olden days when books were passed around he people who read them who also put their own red seal in the book to show they had read it.