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Japanese Four Panel Showa Period Narrative Tale Screen
$1,500

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Colorful Japanese four-panel Showa period screen from a narrative tale, probably tales of Genji. Features five noble characters in elaborate robes, one riding a white horse among pines, painted over a dark background of gilt squares. Set in a black lacquered frame with a light silk brocade border and patinated metal embellishments on the frame. The painting is signed and sealed on the lower right side. From an estate in Los Angeles, CA.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 36 in. (91.44 cm)Width: 71 in. (180.34 cm)Depth: .75 in. (1.91 cm)
- StyleShowa (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of ManufactureMid-20th Century
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Excellent joinery with age appropriate wear and patinated metal accents on the frame.
- Seller LocationRio Vista, CA
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU1555215360972
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Erin Lane Estate is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and its team of furniture restorers, art curators, professional appraisers and Asia specialists sources prime vintage and antique furniture from the finest estates in Northern and Southern California. Erin Lane Estate specializes in Hollywood Regency, McGuire, Chinese and Japanese pieces.
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