Lot 458
  • 458

FOUR JAPANESE PAINTINGS, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • image of largest 56 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.; 144.1 x 40.3 cm
comprising: a pair of landscape paintings in ink and color on paper, each accompanied by a poem from Kanso no tomo (‘Daydream’s Companion’), each with two seals, individually framed; a painting of bamboo leaves in ink on paper, by Inoue Setsuzan, framed; an ink on paper hanging scroll, illustrating bamboo stalks and leaves and accompanied by a poem about autumn rain, signed Itabashi. 4 pieces.

Condition

Tall bamboo hanging scroll (56 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.): missing one scroll end, paper is lifting from mounting in some areas, water damage (particularly to the proper right side), and expected discoloration. Sight of each 'Kanso no tomo' painting (11 5/8 x 15 7/8 in.) Sight of Inoue Setsuzan painting (11 x 7 in.)
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