JAPANESE AND CHINESE ART TIMED AUCTION MAY 2025 | May 23, 2025
Page 6 of catalogue
Lot 169
A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY) A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY)

Lot 169 A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL RINPA SCHOOL STYLE JAPANESE BYÔBU, LATE EDO PERIOD, (FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY)

Reference: ART2002142

An exquisite, tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) featuring a refined continuous Rinpa School-style painting on goldish silver leaf, depicting a luscious flower garden at the bend of a winding river, enclosed by a wicker-work fence.

Clusters of red, yellow, and white chrysanthemums 菊 (kiku) bloom along the river bend, interspersed with various seasonal flowers, including blue bellflowers 桔梗 (kikyô) and yellow asters 野菊 (nogiku).

Thick cloud formations loom at the top and bottom of the composition, their golden hues dynamically shifting across the silver leaf background, adding depth and movement to the scene. The flowers are painted with shell paste 胡粉 (gofun) in low relief. The serene touch of the painting is reminiscent of the style of the Rinpa School.

In Japan, chrysanthemums 菊 (kiku) symbolize happiness, love, longevity, and joy.

The panels are surrounded by two silk borders: a thin brown inner border and a wide black outer border, both adorned with floral and foliage motifs. The screen is encased in a black lacquered wooden frame with its original hardware.

Total width: 369.4 cm (2 x 62.9 cm and 4 x 60.9 cm); Height: 171.3 cm.

Considering its age of approximately 170 years, the byôbu is in very good condition, with some signs of age, wear, and old restorations.

Click to bid with Bidspirit

Estimate
€3,300 - €3,500
Minimum bid
€3,000