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Unknown — Edo period, late 17th century
Unknown

Edo period, late 17th century

A striking work from Japan's Edo period, this late 17th-century piece reflects the refined artistic sensibilities of a culture flourishing under the Tokugawa shogunate. The composition likely demonstrates the period's characteristic balance of technical precision and expressive elegance, drawing from traditions spanning painting, printmaking, or decorative arts. Though the artist remains unidentified, the work stands as a testament to the rich anonymous craftsmanship that defined much of Japan's historical artistic legacy.

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Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

October 26, 2021

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 29

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Unknown, Edo period, late 17th century

A striking work from Japan's Edo period, this late 17th-century piece reflects the refined artistic sensibilities of a culture flourishing under the Tokugawa shogunate. The composition likely demonstrates the period's characteristic balance of technical precision and expressive elegance, drawing from traditions spanning painting, printmaking, or decorative arts. Though the artist remains unidentified, the work stands as a testament to the rich anonymous craftsmanship that defined much of Japan's historical artistic legacy.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Traditional Japanese, Serene Mood, Unknown Medium, Japanese, Classical, Traditional, Late 17th Century, Edo Period, East Asian Art, Neutral Tones, Historical Art, 17th Century, Historical Artist, Figurative

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art