Showa Era Japanese Watercolor Scroll Painting of a Woman in Kimono

Description

Excellent large antique or vintage Japanese watercolor scroll painting of a beautiful young woman wearing traditional Japanese kimono. Signed and sealed by artist in ink. Masterfully painted. Very detailed. Watercolor, gouache, ink and gold paint on paper. Newly mounted on silk, paper on back. Bone roller ends. Very good condition - some age wear, some foxing and staining. Japan, Showa Era, circa 1940-1960s.

Overall 20"W x 70.80"H
Painting with silk border 17.90"W x 49.80"H
Painting only 13.60"W x 39.40"H

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition - some age wear, some foxing and staining.

Dimensions:
Height: 70.8 in.
Width: 20 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: Japan
Materials: Bone, Gouache, Pen and Ink, Silk, Watercolor, Wood

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition - some age wear, some foxing and staining.

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Showa Era Japanese Watercolor Scroll Painting of a Woman in Kimono

Lot 4590

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