Incomparable pair of late 18th-century Japanese Edo-period folding six-panel byobu screens depicting all 54 chapters of the tale of Genji in vignettes. Each illustration has a cartouche label with the number and name of each particular chapter. The screens are grandly made on a monumental scale, measuring over 12 feet wide each. The artist, a "town-painter" (Machi-eshi) crafted the artwork in the Tosa school manner. The vignettes are mounted to panels with gold leaf square backgrounds. Set in black lacquered frames with silk brocade green borders and gilt thread. The paintings have a desirable patina commensurate with age and use. The colors are slightly faded, but still appear vibrant, contrasted by the gilt ground. Amazing detail and large scale. The screens are an important study guide with a short description of each chapter. Sold as a pair. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA.

Dimensions: 145.5"w x 0.75"d x 67.75"h

Circa: Late 18th/Early 19th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Gold Leaf, Paper, Silk, Wood

Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Repaired: previous old repairs. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear and fading with minor chips, scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, soiling, stains, losses and old repairs as expected.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Repaired: previous old repairs. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina as seen in photos. Age-appropriate wear and fading with minor chips, scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, soiling, stains, losses and old repairs as expected.
The paperback of the panels show distress, dents, and scuffs and should be replaced.

Dimensions:
Height: 67.75 in.
Width: 145.5 in.
Depth: 0.75 in.

Category: Screens & Room Dividers
Origin: Japan
Materials: Brass, Gold Leaf, Paper, Silk, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Needs Restoration; Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Repaired: previous old repairs. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina as seen in photos. Age-appropriate wear and fading with minor chips, scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, soiling, stains, losses and old repairs as expected.
The paperback of the panels show distress, dents, and scuffs and should be replaced.