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Japanese Edo Screen Portraits of the Thirty Six Immortal Poets

$20,000
£15,024.56
€17,325.76
CA$27,752.61
A$30,839.27
CHF 16,160.10
MX$378,188.68
NOK 206,112.73
SEK 193,903.29
DKK 129,312.11
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About the Item

Interesting 19th century Japanese Edo period six-panel byobu screen depicting the thirty six immortals of poetry (Sanjurokkasen). Each portrait is accompanied by their poems. The poets are from the Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods. Painted in the Kano school style though executed in the Tosa school manner. The portraits are set in a wood frame with a dramatic gilt background. The paintings have a desirable aged patina with fading, but their beautiful robes still having vivid color. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA. The entire full list of all 36 immortal poets can be found in the photos.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 147 in (373.38 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Lovely aged patina and fading on the portraits as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with minor losses, fading, foxing, and one 3 inch tear on gilt background.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555245303582

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