Folding screen with autumn flowers - Lacquered wood

A splendid tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) by Hashimoto Ryôka 橋本菱華 (act. Meiji–Taishô period) depicting a Shijô school painting of autumn plants 秋の草 (aki no kusa). The composition presents a gently sloping landscape surrounding a lake with a selection of seasonal plants arranged across the lower section, leaving a large open space above. The ground is softly patinated with scattered gold, giving the surface a subdued, atmospheric character. Depicted are typical autumn plants, including morning glory 朝顔 (asagao) with blue blossoms, yellow chrysanthemums 菊 (kiku), and bush clover 萩 (hagi). The plants are rendered with fine, controlled brushwork, using light pigments and ink outlines. Executed in colour and ink on paper with gold leaf accents. The screen is bordered by two silk brocade trims, a narrow black inner band and a broader soft green outer band with a geometric pattern. Set within a red lacquered wooden frame fitted with protective metal hardware. Signed and sealed in the lower left corner. Hashimoto Ryôka 橋本菱華 (act. Meiji–Taishô period) was a Japanese painter from Kyôto 京都. Born Hashimoto Shinnosuke 橋本真之助, he studied under Takeuchi Seihô 竹内栖鳳 and was among the first members of Seihô’s painting circle Chikujô-kai 竹杖会. He graduated from the Kyôto School of Painting 京都美術学校 and was regarded as one of the most promising young artists of Kyôto, described as hakubi 白眉 (outstanding among his peers). Working within the Shijô school 四条派 tradition, he exhibited in early modern exhibitions and received prizes, including a third prize in 1901. He was also commissioned to produce sliding door paintings (fusuma-e 襖絵) for Daitoku-ji 大徳寺. His date of death is not recorded. Period: Japan – Attributed 1920, Kanoe year 庚年, Taishô period Dimensions: Total width 363.6 cm (2 × 62 cm, 4 × 60.4 cm); Height 171 cm In good condition with wear consistent with age and restorations on both sides, including some discoloration to the brocade borders and repapered patches to the reverse. Please refer to the photographs for a clear condition reference. The folding screen can be mounted flat on a wall or used as a standalone piece. When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.

Estimate:£1,779.16

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