Unkoku Toeki (Japanese, 1591-1644) Cat Fan-shaped painting mounted as a hanging-scroll, ink, color, and gold on silk, sealed Unkoku, Toeki, and with another seal associated with the colophon, the scroll mounted in a shadow box frame. 9 1/4 x 13 5/8 in. (24.7 x 34.6 cm.) framed 54 3/4 x 29 1/4 in. (139 x 74.3 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance Lincoln Kirstein, New York; Christie's, New York, Japanese and Korean Art, 29 March 2005, Lot 279; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Literature Lerner, Sandy. Caticons: 4,000 Years of Art Imitating Cats, Ayrshire House Publishing, 2017, p. 55, illustrated. The former owner of the subject work, Lincoln Kirstein (American, 1907-1996), was the co-founder of the American School of Ballet and the New York City Ballet. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing