A PAIR OF SMALL SIX-PANEL ‘CRANES AND PINE’ FOLDING SCREENS, BYOBU, LATE EDO-MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
拍卖行: Galerie Zacke
专场: 经典艺术:藏家慧眼——约根·伊卢姆·鲁本收藏亚洲艺术与古董
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A PAIR OF SMALL SIX-PANEL ‘CRANES AND PINE’ FOLDING SCREENS, BYOBU, LATE EDO-MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve The Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger, entry from 2005: “No. 418, Grays Portobello 1987, Pair of Hina [pine] 6 panel Byobu, Meiji” Gallery price: EUR 480 or approx. EUR 800 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing. Japan. Ink, watercolors, gouache, and gold foil on paper. Each mounted on six roiro-lacquered wood panels with metal fittings. Finely painted with a group of red-capped cranes (tanchozuru) before gnarled, luxuriant pine trees, while others soar above the vibrant green grassland. (2) Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Size 31 x 78 cm The crane is one of the most prominent symbols of longevity and good fortune in Asia. The red-crowned, or Japanese, crane depicted in this painting is said to live for 1,000 years. Pine is an auspicious symbol in Japan, representing longevity due to its long life, and endurance as it remains green throughout the winter months. The pine trees depicted in this painting introduce a freshness and liveliness which complements the spirited movements of the cranes. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s London, 5 December 2019, lot 7 Price: GBP 5,000 or approx. EUR 7,600 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related manner of painting and subject. Note the size (108 x 45.8 cm) and signature ‘Akinobu’.
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