JAPANESE AND CHINESE ART TIMED AUCTION MAY 2025 | May 23, 2025
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Lot 104
A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY

Lot 104 A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY

Reference: ART2002213

An exquisite medium-sized six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) adorned with a refined painting depicting an intense scene from the Genpei War (1180–85), as recounted in the Tales of the Heike. This epic narrative, written in the early 1200s, details the fierce rivalry between the Heike (Taira) and Genji (Minamoto) clans as they battled for control of Japan.

The painting illustrates the Taira clan, marked by their butterfly crest 紋, launching a fierce assault on the Minamoto clan, who are distinguished by their rindō 竜胆 (autumn bellflower) crest. Positioned defensively along a coastal vantage point backed by pine-covered hills, the Minamoto forces are simultaneously attacked by Taira troops advancing by boat and from the hills behind.

In the upper left, two Taira boats approach a group of high-ranking samurai, each bearing distinct family crests, as they ride in to reinforce the Minamoto. Meanwhile, in the lower left, a lone samurai appears abandoned on a boat, left bewildered as his opponent escapes by leaping from the vessel.

This multi-coloured painting is set on a paper background with speckled gold leaf highlights. Surrounded by two silk borders, a thin ecru one, and a wide purple one. Protected by a black lacquered frame.

Japan – Painting 18th century (Edo period). The protective frame was expertly and expensively refurbished at a later date in Japan. A highly skilled craftsmanship that requires a lot of expertise and knowledge.

Total width: 373 cm (2 x 63.5 cm, 4 x 61.5 cm); Height: 116.5 cm.

Considering its age, the screen is in very good condition with some expected traces of age. There are restorations on the front and some re-papering on the back side. For a clear condition reference, please refer to the photos.

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€3,500 - €4,500
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€3,000