Sano Takeo (Japanese, 1913-1995): A Two-panel Screen Depicting Cats Japan, Showa Period, 20th century A wood framed screen mounted with a roketsu-dyed textile depicting a mother cat with three kittens, bordered by colored stripes and geometric patterns, the reverse textile printed with stylized figures, flora and fauna, and geometric shapes. height 55 1/4 in. (140.33 cm.); width 18 1/2 in. (47 cm.); depth 1 3/4 in. (4.44 cm.) folded; width 37 in. (93.98 cm.) open Footnotes: Provenance Christie's, South Kensington, Japanese Art & Design, 10 November 2010, Lot 319; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Literature Lerner, Sandy. Caticons: 4,000 Years of Art Imitating Cats, Ayrshire House Publishing, 2017, p. 70, illustrated. 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