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“Kiku Byobu”, a six-panel chrysanthemum folding screen, Rinpa School

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“Kiku Byobu”, a six-panel chrysanthemum folding screen, Rinpa School, Meiji Period (1869-1912). Painted with several variations of white moriage chrysanthemums interspersed with small crops of red and yellow chrysanthemums all growing behind two types of bamboo fencing, one rendered in relief and silvered, the other rendered in relief rendered in gold. The garden scene is complete with a dark blue river across three panels and mounds of green ground on each end, and gold flecked misty clouds on the paper background. The petals of the flowers and the surface of the fencing are built up in a relief of gofun and the colors used are mineral based pigments. The round red seal in the left lower corner reads as I'nen. Many I’nen seal works depict screen of flowers and plants. This circular seal was used on paintings during and after Sotatatsu’s lifetime (1570 - 1640) and generally are descended from the Tawaraya studio. The screen mounting consists of wood frames in six panels and traditional gold leaf paper hinges, a red lacquered frame with chased metal corners, silk kinran brocade surround and the verso in green raw silk on paper backing. Condition: Minor cracks, splits, blemishes, wear and old repairs, generally stable and in good condition. Measuring: Overall 67 inches high x 141 inches long. (170.2 x 358.2 cm), Folded: 67 inches x 24 inches x 4.25 inches(170.2 x 61 x 10.8 cm) Weight: 27.5 lbs. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Provenance: Mary and Melvin “Pete” Mark, Jr., Portland, Oregon Collection of the Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, Bequest of Mary and Pete Mark (acc. no. T2018.92.9). Bonhams Los Angeles 26 June 2024, Asian Art Online, part of lot #415.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 141 in (358.14 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868-1912
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Minor cracks, splits, blemishes, wear and old repairs, generally stable and in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH901021stDibs: LU1778240476422

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