MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE FOLDING SCREEN 1600 1700 Kano Edo Foo Lion Byobu Japanese

Description: MAGNIFICENT JAPANESE SHISHI LION FOLDING SCREENEdo Period Masterpiece, Kano Chikanobu (1660-1728) Rare and Important, Museum Quality Exquisite Japanese four panel folding screen, representing the epitome of Shogun era aesthetic. Exceptionally well depicted wild images of two fierce, yet playful shishi frolicking amongst a blossoming peony garden. Rendered with superb artistry, masterful brushwork exhibiting a sublime balance of bold lines and subtle washes. Kano Chikanobu (1660-1728) was one of the Edo Period's most famous painters. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, he was the leading Kano painter in eighteenth century Edo. Born in the Musashi Province of Japan, he was the eldest son of Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713). His mother was a daughter of Kano Yasunobu. In 1678, Chikanobu entered the service of the shogunate and worked with his father at Edo Castle. In 1713, he succeeded his father as third-generation head of the Kobikicho branch of the Kano school. By 1719, he received the honorary Buddhist title of Hogan. His works are held by some of the world's most prestigious museums, including New York's Metropolitan Museum and The British Museum in London. This outstanding folding screen superbly represents the epitome of the Japanese aesthetic during the age of the Shogun and samurai. A true masterwork exhibiting swirling brushstrokes boldly painted with elegance and balance. It is one of the finest examples of Kano artistry that we have ever seen, including in books and museums. The screen displays in tasteful and bold fashion commanding attention from all the way across the room. Examples of Kano Chikanobu's works are exceedingly rare. Most are single handscrolls and are held in the world's preeminent museum collections. This important large screen is of most handsome display size, measuring approximately 96 inches long and 73 inches tall when displayed flat (hung on a wall). Displayed standing and partially folded, length is determined by the degree to which the screen is opened, making it a highly versatile work of art. When folded closed for storage or shipment, the screen measures approximately 24.5 inches wide by 73 inches high by 3 inches thick. The screen is in excellent antique condition, having been recently remounted with silk borders and lacquered wood frames, with the original painting panels exhibiting just minor occasional scattered wear commensurate with age, as is commonly found on Edo period Byobu. Examples of Japanese art such as this rarely come on the open market. An extraordinary opportunity to own an important Asian treasure. Would make an exquisite centerpiece the most discriminating connoisseur of world class art and antiques. See 12 photos above left for all of the exquisite detail. Click on large image to enlarge all with high definition feature. VIEW OUR OTHER ANTIQUE TREASURES & OFFERINGS HERE: http://www.ebay.com/sch/flowerheartsmile/m.html We have many fine Asian antiques listed this week including Satsuma, Inro, Netsuke, Bronze, Foo Lions, Kutani, Jade, Coral, Baskets, Lacquer, Pottery, Snuff Bottles, Chado Tea Ceremony items, Tsuba, Menuki, Okimono, Woodblock Prints, Cinnabar Lacquer, Chinese Porcelain, Scrolls, Famille Rose, Ikebana Usubata, Yixing, Cloisonne, Hibachi, Kogo, Incense Censers, Okimono, Thangkas, Temple Items, and many more Chinese Antiques, Japanese Antiques, and Tibetan Antiques, from the Ming, Qing, Edo, and Meiji Periods. Click link above to see our other items. DUE TO SIZE AND VALUATION, SHIPS TO CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ADDRESSES ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP IS ALSO AVAILABLE. Cash only for local pickup. We have been in the antique business for over 35 years, and highly value our customers. All items are carefully described and photographed. The items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. Please note that cause for return does not include wear commensurate with age or color differences due to lighting or different computer monitors. When return is accepted by seller, the item must be shipped back within 3 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping and insurance fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. Ebay may add sales tax. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country. Ichi-go ichi-eTreasure every encounter, one chance in a lifetime copyright 2024. All rights reserved.

Price: 27000 USD

Location: Bellevue, Washington

End Time: 2024-09-08T14:07:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 1950 USD