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Pair of Japanese Two Panel Screens: Sudari and Fans

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
This unique pair of two panel screens are beautifully painted on front and back. Screen A: Front side- Six Edo period fans under painted bamboo shades (sudari) with tassels, draped with vines. Pigment, gold flake and ink on paper. One fan spuriously signed Okyo (Maruyama Okyo 1733-1795) and dated 1789. The others mostly signed Keibun (Matsumura Keibun 1779-1843, who learned painting under Okyo) Reverse side - Pine Tree; ink on paper, signed Seiko. Yokoyama Seiko 1792-1864 was a student of Matsumura Keibun. His student also used the same name (Okajima Seiko) Screen B: Front side - Five Edo period fans under painted bamboo shades (sudari) with tassels, draped with vines. Pigment, gold flake and ink on paper. Fans mostly signed Keibun (Matsumura Keibun 1779-1843, who learned painting under Okyo) Reverse side - Plum Tree; ink on paper, signed Seiko. Yokoyama Seiko 1792-1864 was a student of Matsumura Keibun. His student also used the same name (Okajima Seiko).

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1800
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S1768 A+B
Incollect Reference #:	642920

Dimensions

W.	74.25 in;	H.	67.25 in;
W.	188.6 cm;	H.	170.82 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects