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Vintage Japanese Art Folio.12 Color Prints by Imperial Princess Mitsuk - $395 (Los Angeles)
condition:
like new
size / dimensions:
10 x 23 inches
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Offered from a private collection, this is a portfolio containing a complete set of twelve (12) color prints. This collection, titled "Screen Paintings of Flowers in Hanging Vases," reproduces the artworks from the Rinkyū-ji Temple in Kyoto, an imperial nunnery with a significant cultural history.
These prints showcase the art of Kakebana (Japanese hanging flower arrangements), with each of the twelve plates representing a different month of the year. The original screen paintings are attributed to Imperial Princess Mitsuko (b. 1634), the daughter of the 17th-century Emperor Gomino-o. The collection reflects her knowledge of botany and her artistic taste. The paintings feature a mix of native Japanese flowers and other species that were new to Japan in her time.
This folio includes scholarly notes by Tanio Nakamura and Sadao Kikuchi of the Tokyo National Museum, with botanical names researched by Osamu Suzuka, Ph.D.
This portfolio has a unique provenance: It was received by the seller as a corporate gift during a business presentation at the Dentsu Inc. headquarters in Japan in the mid-1980s. It has been in the seller's private collection since that time.
Title: Screen Paintings of Flowers in Hanging Vases, Collection of Rinkyū-ji
Artist/Source: Imperial Princess Mitsuko
Quantity: Complete set of 12 color prints in the original string-tied folio.
Condition: Pristine. Never framed or displayed. No fading or damage.
Provenance: Acquired from Dentsu Inc. in Tokyo, mid-1980s. Original owner.
Dimensions: Each print measures approximately 10 x 23 inches.
The price is $395 or Best Offer.
The item will be packed securely and fully insured.