Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt
$6,800.00
Charming mid-20th century Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen featuring blossoming spring flowers over a bold gilt background. The painting depicts iris, camella, wild pinks, dandelion, and daisy with delicate and intricate brushwork. Ink and natural color pigments over gilt paper. The painting is set in a black lacquered wooden frame with a black and gold silk brocade border. The finish has a desirable aged patina with fading, light stains, and flaking that add to its aged character. The screen is solid with stable, strong joinery. The composition is based loosely on Rimpa style works by Sosetsu and painted in the Nihonga school style. The front has one old repaired small loss as seen in photos. From an estate in Malibu, CA.
Dimensions: 90"w x 0.75"d x 47"h
Circa: 20th Century, Japan
Materials: Brass, Paper, Silk, Wood
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Age appropriate wear with an aged distressed patina that has faded. One repaired small loss to front side as seen in photos. Minor scuffs, stains, and wear to painting that is difficult to see.
