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LOT 1969

Muromasa School Painting of a Standing Beauty Reading a Letter

JAPAN, 18TH CENTURY A.D.

48 in. (4.35 kg, 122 cm).

Mounted in a glazed wooden frame with reveal; the fabric-edged rectangle with painted motif placed eccentrically, leaning slightly towards the centre; standing female wearing kimono and midriff sash, with hair dressed in 'box shimada' style unfurling a scroll. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the Manly P. Hall collection (1901-1990), 1950s.
Philosophical Research Society, Los Angeles, USA.
Ex central London gallery.

CONDITION

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LOT 1969

Muromasa School Painting of a Standing Beauty Reading a Letter

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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