Japanese or Chinese screen
19 May 2021
Description

I have a 4 panel screen that is 72 inches long and 36 inches high. It appears to be made from silk

Provenance

This was my grandmothers and I believe she purchased it when she lived in Taiwan

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 3 days
By Leah I.
May 22, 08:57 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $500 USD
Suggested Asking Price $350 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for contacting Mearto. This is an ink on silk folding panel of a traditional shanshui scene. From the style of painting and condition of the piece it is probably from the 20th century. The composition and brushwork is really nicely done, and the palette is interesting- the earthier tones in contrast with the unexpected bright white accents. The Fair Market Value of your piece is between $200 and $500. I have added a few links below to a variety of screens to give you an idea of what other screens are selling for.

Est. $300-$500

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/japanese-four-panel-folding-screen-5045-c-180454bae4

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/japanese-four-panel-landscape-screen-5044-c-14b4e19966

Sold for $225

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/88214200_a-chinese-bird-and-flower-folding-screen

Sold for $500

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/96668008_chinese-10-panel-cloth-screen

2 sold for $150

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/76495572_a-japanese-wall-screen-and-chinese-wall-screen

Sold for $100

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/9553030_59-chinese-four-panel-folding-screen-20th-century-47

Christine gavazzi May 22, 16:08 UTC

Do you know what the inscription says along the side and who the artist is?

Leah i. May 23, 16:24 UTC

Title,
秋溪諸家圖 - Picture of ravines and houses in autumn
Signature,
春灮 (春光) Chūn Guāng - Surname and given name
or Chūnguāng (Spring light) - Art-name

Unidentifiable artist

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