Japanese Mixed-Media Bijin-ga Textile Work — Two Kimono-Clad Women with Fans, Sealed Lower Left
14 June 2026
Description

Japanese bijin-ga style mixed-media textile artwork depicting two elegant kimono-clad women in motion with fans. The work appears to be executed on a fine woven silk or silk-like textile ground, with ink outlines, painted facial and garment details, and areas of opaque color. Several sections, especially the blue and red garments, appear raised or built up on the surface and may involve applied/collaged textile or paper elements, thick pigment, or another mixed-media technique. I am requesting confirmation of the exact medium. The composition shows two women wearing elaborate kimono, one in vivid red with black obi and patterned robe details, the other in blue with black obi and red/white accents. There are delicate fan patterns, white heightening, floral textile details, and light landscape/grass elements near the lower edge. A red square seal appears at the lower left; the artist or seal has not yet been identified. The piece was previously framed under glass with a mat and has now been removed for inspection. It is mounted to an older backing with fabric edging and old mounting tabs/tape. The textile surface shows visible woven texture throughout. Condition: visually attractive overall with strong red, blue, black, and white design elements, but with age-related wear. There is overall toning/discoloration, scattered foxing and small stains, prior mat/window line, handling creases, edge wear, fraying and losses around the outer margins, and old mounting materials. Some applied or painted areas show craquelure, cracking, lifting, or possible flaking, particularly in the blue kimono and darker pigment areas. The backing shows age toning, foxing/staining, and old fabric/tape mounts. I would appreciate appraisal assistance with identifying the artist/seal, approximate date/period, exact medium/technique, whether this is a painting, textile collage/appliqué, or mixed-media work, and current market value.

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