JAPANESE AND CHINESE ART TIMED AUCTION MAY 2025 | May 23, 2025
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Lot 170
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Lot 170 A MID-SIZE RINPA SCHOOL JAPANESE BYÔBU, 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART2002143

Elegant, and rare medium-sized two-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with a very special Rinpa School-style painting in relief on oxidized silver leaf showcasing a slanting, curving plum tree 梅 (ume) surrounded by a thatched fence. Its branches hanging over a swirling river.

What makes it special, is that the painting is done in silver paint over a relief created by a gofun 胡粉 (shell paste) underground. Silver paint and -leaf continuously undergoes the process of oxidation, which creates this beautiful aged patina.

Surrounded by 2 brocade silk borders, a black thin one, and a broad grey one. Protected by a black lacquer frame.

Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period/Early Meiji period).

Total width: 143.8 cm (2 x 71.9 cm); Height: 152.5 cm.

In a very good condition with some minor traces of wear conform age. Some old restorations of the backing paper.

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Estimate
€1,400 - €1,800
Minimum bid
€1,300