Japanese Works of Art - 15th November 2022
Lot 175
AFTER SAKAI HOITSU (1761-1828)
Estimate £10,000 - £15,000 | Hammer £12000
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Description
AFTER SAKAI HOITSU (1761-1828)
MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY
A massive Japanese eight-panel byobu (paper screen) in Rimpa School style, ink and colour on gold leaf, decorated with nine red-crowned Manchurian cranes, the majestic birds painted in a variety of postures, two in flight; signed Hoitsu itsu, 179cm x 532cm.