
Fine horses in stable | Momoyama - Edo period, 17th century
This pair of six-panel folding screens depicts fine horses within a stable setting, rendered in ink and color with lavish gold leaf and gofun (powdered shell) highlights characteristic of the Momoyama and Edo periods. The work exemplifies the sophisticated decorative arts of 17th century Japan, combining naturalistic animal portraiture with the richly ornamental aesthetic favored by the period's elite patrons. The screens feature silk brocade borders and black lacquer mounts, materials that underscore the artwork's precious status and function as prestigious furnishings within aristocratic interiors.
- Medium
- a pair of six-panel folding screens: ink, colour, gold and gofun on paper, silk brocade border, black lacquer mounts
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Art of Japan
October 29, 2024
Estimate: $150,000 – $200,000
Lot 36
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