Annonymous
Cherry blossoms, Japan, 19th century
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
a six-panel screen, painted in ink, colour and gold leaf on paper depicting blossoming cherry trees on grassy promontories
each panel 152 cm high, 64 cm and 62 cm wide
- Lot Sold $6,000 (Hammer Price)
- $7,320 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
The Esate of Patricia Withofs and thence by descent
Condition Report
Some surface wear, particularly down the edges of the panels, a few small tears approx 1cm. Some vertical cracks stabilised and some areas of paint lifting over the lower green areas, particularly on the two central panels. Some wear to the reverse particularly the end panels.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |