Early 17th c. - Tale of Genji screen

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1700: item #1124928

This important early 17th century screen shows a selection of scenes from the 11th century novel Tales of Genji. This particular screen exhibits a number of outstanding features including unusually large figures, the brilliant coloring of their kimono and the surrounding sliding doors and the remarkable depth and resonance of the golf leaf. The sweeping, graceful composition takes us from the top right scene to Genji observing the game of Go, down along the raised walkway and finally along to th... Click for details

Winter's End, Antique Japanese Screen, Takahashi Shiko

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1940: item #1120769
ANR3075

A Nihonga Scene mounted on a two panel screen of a thatched house in the winter forest, blossoms just opening on the garden trees by Takahashi Shiko (1897-1970). The scene has been created over a complete wash of white, making the crisp early spring morning real and sharp. The screen measures 74-1/2 x 67-1/2 inches (189 x 172 cm) and is in excellent condition bordered in a red lacquer frame typical of the 1920s and 30s and retains the original backing paper. A superb example of the early Show... Click for details

Unkoku style landscape screen

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1800: item #1118766

A six-fold screen in the style of the early Unkoku school. The Unkoku school was founded by Unkoku Togan (1547-1618), who in 1593 was given the use of Sesshu Toyo's studio, Unkokuan and took the artistic name 'Togan', which uses the first character of 'Toyo'. The ink landscape that extends across the low screen recalls many of Sesshu's works, not only in the sharp, heavy outlines but in the shapes of the rocks, buildings and figures and in the precise structuring of the landscape elements. T... Click for details

Satake Eikai (1803-1874) - Bird and Flower screen pair

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1900: item #1115844

A pair of two fold silk screens which were originally mounted as sliding doors. This conversion and screen mounting was done in the earlier part of the 20th century. Each screen measures 69'' by 69'' (175 by 175 cm). Insects have created some holes around the hinges. This damage is completely stable. There are some marks present on the silk screens, a few areas of uneven discoloration. Overall the screens are in reasonable condition and do not need to be restored. Satake Eikai (... Click for details

Satake Eikai (1803-1874) - Bird and Flower screen pair

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1900: item #1115843

A pair of two fold silk screens which were originally mounted as sliding doors. This conversion and screen mounting was done in the earlier part of the 20th century. Each screen measures 69'' by 69'' (175 by 175 cm). Insects have created some holes around the hinges. This damage is completely stable. There are some marks present on the silk screens, a few areas of uneven discoloration. Overall the screens are in reasonable condition and do not need to be restored. Satake Eikai (... Click for details

Taisho p. Japanese Silver Noh Screen, Kosetsu

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1920: item #1115152
ANR3057

A ghostly figure moves silently across the gilded silver stage on this two panel screen signed Kosetsu and dated simply Summer, Taisho era. It is Likely to date from the first year of Taisho, perhaps even commemorating some Noh event which was held in honor of the ascension of the new Emperor, therefore no following number is given in the date. Pigment on applied silver in a black lacquer frame, with slight oxidation adding a sense of drama to the scene. The screen measures 73 x 68 inches (... Click for details

Gold Bamboo Kacho Screen by Mizuta Chikuho

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1940: item #1114641
ANR3056

Birds chatter, perhaps excited by the promise of Spring from the plum blossoms peeking out of a bamboo grove, winters snow melts and trickles through the stones in the stream belwo. A two panel screen, ink and light color on gold by Mizuta Chikuho (1883-1958). An excellent example of this artists Nanga style, the subject and rich wet lines of the bamboo crisp and direct, fading to washes of gray in the shadows. The screen measures 68 x 68 inches (172 x 173 cm) and is in fine condition. ... Click for details

Alcove doors - Bugaku dancers

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1900: item #1112881

A pair of small 'tokonoma fusuma' or alcove doors from the 19th century. Bugaku dancers, accompanied by gagaku musicians are visible in sumptuous grounds veiled in clouds of gold leaf and mist-like gold flecks. Their high ranking audience, perhaps the emperor himself, remains hidden from view. The doors have been executed on paper with ink, colors, gold leaf and gold flecks. They are in quite good condition and certainly ready for display. There is one large scratch in the upper secti... Click for details

Kishi Ganku (1749/56-1838) - Plum & pine screen pair

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1900: item #1110205

A truly dynamic composition pairing a gnarled plum tree with a wizened pine, the two reaching for each other across the expansive gold ground. A pair of magpies, harbingers of good news and fortune, are perched in the pine. Exceptional depth of image has been achieved through heavy ink infused strokes contrasting with the lighter washed, dabbed and blown areas. Against the brilliant, non-absorbent gold leaf the ink resonates with a purity and vitality seldom seen. For a comparative pair of scree... Click for details

Kishi Ganku (1749/56-1838) - Plum & pine screen pair

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1900: item #1110204

A truly dynamic composition pairing a gnarled plum tree with a wizened pine, the two reaching for each other across the expansive gold ground. A pair of magpies, harbingers of good news and fortune, are perched in the pine. Exceptional depth of image has been achieved through heavy ink infused strokes contrasting with the lighter washed, dabbed and blown areas. Against the brilliant, non-absorbent gold leaf the ink resonates with a purity and vitality seldom seen. For a comparative pair of scree... Click for details