Asian Art

September 1419, 2019
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LOT 1

Lot 1

Japanese School, Lady Murasaki

Japanese School, Lady Murasaki
Lot 1 Details
Japanese School, Lady Murasaki

日本 紫式部像 設色金箔紙本 鏡框

Ink and colour on gold dusted paper; a scroll fragment probably from the 17th/18th century; framed
image 13.4 x 12.2 in — 34 x 31 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $390
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Japanese School, Lady Murasaki
  • Japanese School, Lady Murasaki
  • Japanese School, Lady Murasaki
Provenance:

Ottawa Private Collection, acquired from 'The Hundred Antiques', Stirling, Ontario. Formerly from the collection of the late Kenneth P. Kirkwood (1899-1967), cultural attaché of Canada, stationed in Japan from 1929-1939

來源:渥太華私人珍藏
1899-19617年間由加拿大駐日本文化專員肯尼斯·科克伍德收藏,任職年份1929-1939

CONDITION DETAILS

unexamined out of frame; good colours; some areas with minor flaking, creases, staining

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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