15th Dec, 2022 9:00
The December Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery Auction
A Japanese six panel screen, Byobu, Edo, 17th/18th century, painted with white cranes around a gnarled blossoming willow tree, with a river and foliage on a golf leaf ground omn paper, signed, within brocaded border and ebonised frame with decorative metal corner mounts, 170cm x 381cm
By repute purchased from Harrods antique department in the mid 20th century.
Sold for £2,200
Condition Report
Each panel has some element of old repair or damage. The panel second from the right has a fine 33cm split in the paper. There are numerous online images highlighting the repairs and damage.
A Japanese six panel screen, Byobu, Edo, 17th/18th century, painted with white cranes around a gnarled blossoming willow tree, with a river and foliage on a golf leaf ground omn paper, signed, within brocaded border and ebonised frame with decorative metal corner mounts, 170cm x 381cm
ProvenanceBy repute purchased from Harrods antique department in the mid 20th century.
