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Pair of 18th Century Japanese Edo Screens of Chinese Immortals

$9,000per set
£6,871.46per set
€7,939.91per set
CA$12,634.30per set
A$14,082.24per set
CHF 7,388.47per set
MX$171,967.10per set
NOK 93,554.07per set
SEK 88,422.82per set
DKK 59,259.01per set

About the Item

Mesmerizing pair of late 18th/early 19th century Japanese Edo period byobu screens by Shibata Gito (Japanese 1780-1819). The paintings depict Chinese immortals in a dreamy landscape. Painted with ink and natural pigment colors on paper with gold flecks. Beautifully crafted in the Maruyama-Shijo school in the Edo period. Signed by artist with two seals Gito-Utsusu, Shi Gito and Ichu-ho. Impressive paintings having a grand appearance and scale. Aged patina with minor losses to commensurate age and use. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA. Sold as a pair. Measurements are for each painting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66 in (167.64 cm)Width: 142 in (360.68 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th/Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina commensurate age and use as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with minor fading, small losses, and light stains. The paintings show well in person with a grand appearance and scale.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555245421642

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