A Japanese six-panel paper byobu screen, Edo/Meiji period, painted in raised lacquer colours with a fenced garden containing chrysanthemum, blossom trees and Manchurian cranes on a gilt ground, within silk brocade borders and red lacquered frames. 375 cm long x 172.5 cm high; and a three panel screen, decorated with chrysanthemums, 182cm high, 138cm wide

Private collection

Condition Report

The three panels from the left are detached from each other and the remainder of the panel. The three panels on the right are joined. The third panel in from the right has an approx 95cm crack/split, of which 66cm is an open split. there are some old repairs, wear and tear commensurate with age. There are some losses but nothing too detrimental. Please see additional images for repairs and losses.

The three panel screen has numerous holes and splits on the front and reverse. The left panel is loose from the other two.