Lot 1585
  • 1585

SUMIYOSHI SCHOOL, A PAIR OF SIX-PANEL SCREENS JAPAN, CIRCA 1700

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • paper, wood
THIRTY FAN PAINTINGS FROM 'TALES OF HEIKE'
ink, color, and gold on paper (2)

Provenance

Heisando Co. Ltd., Tokyo, 1949.
Sotheby Parke Bernet, 8th-9th December 1983, lot 399.

Literature

Nihon no Koten, Heike Monogatari volume, Tokyo, 1979, col. pls. 10-a, -b, -c, -d; 103, 104, black and white pl. 97.

Condition

One panel on one screen detached and repaired. There are tears, rubbing, scuff marks and creases. There are some losses especially at the joints. One panel is loose, two panels with significant losses to the mounting. Backs with wear, staining, patch repairs. Hardware worn and missing some pins.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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