JAPANESE AND CHINESE ART TIMED AUCTION MAY 2025 | May 23, 2025
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Lot 103
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 103 A MID SIZE JAPANESE SCREEN DEPICTING A SAMURAI BATTLE, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY

Reference: ART2002214

An exceptional medium-sized six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) featuring a refined painting depicting a dramatic battle during the epochal Genpei War (1180–85), as narrated in the Tales of the Heike, an epic semi-historical account of the rivalry between the Heike (Taira) and Genji (Minamoto) clans for control of Japan, written in the early 1200s.

The scene portrays the Taira clan, recognizable by their butterfly crest (mon), launching a bold attack on the rival Minamoto clan, who are identified by their crest showcasing an autumn bellflower 竜胆 (rindô). The Taira warriors have arrived by boat, engaging in a fierce battle, while the Minamoto clan defends their stronghold nestled at the side of a cliff, offering them a strategic vantage point. A striking figure in the painting is a noble woman wearing luxurious garments standing on the bow of one of the Taira ships.

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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Estimate
€3,500 - €4,500
Minimum bid
€3,000