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Japanese Chinese Asian Two-Panel Byobu Folding Screen Ancestral Immortal Figures

$3,500
£2,657.14
€3,039.20
CA$4,890.01
A$5,438.76
CHF 2,839.95
MX$66,183.87
NOK 36,270.49
SEK 34,015.32
DKK 22,682.73
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About the Item

A gorgeous, quite large, boldly colored, and alluring hand-painted two-panel Chinese/Japanese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting 18 exquisitely clad male ancestral or immortal figures and a group of four other what appears to be heavenly figures in the clouds above. We believe this is a Chinese screen done in the Japanese Byobu fashion but the reverse could also be true The painted detail and vivid colors make this quite exceptional. Clearly a special and quite unique work. We have not come across another Byobu screen like it. The colors are amazing. This engaging screen is sure to stand out in almost any collection and/or setting whether used as a room divider or hung carefully on the wall as a work of art. A beautiful and rare work. Likely from the early to mid-1900s but perhaps older. Approximate dimensions when fully extended: 84" high, 90" wide, .5" deep. Approximate folded dimensions: 84" high, 45" wide, 1.5" deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 84 in (213.36 cm)Width: 90 in (228.6 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid to Earlier 20th Century
  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition with some spotting to the backcloth (does not affect the front image), one small area of damage to the front (please see photos. Almost imperceptible in the grand scheme), and light wear consistent with age. Gorgeous.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254336270662

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