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A PAINTING OF SHOKI, MUROMACHI TO EARLY EDO A PAINTING OF SHOKI, MUROMACHI TO EARLY EDO Japan,16th-17th century, Muromachi period (1333-1573) to early Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting Shoki, dressed in a voluminous robe tightened at the waist with a band, holding a fine sword with elaborate handle in his right hand, the sheath hanging behind his back. The face with a fierce expression, framed by his bushy beard. Ink on paper. Framed behind glass. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, some foxing, few wormholes, some creasing, and small tears at the edges, possibly few minor old repairs. Provenance: German private collection. SIZE 58.1 x 38.7 cm (image), SIZE 82 x 56 cm (incl. frame) Auction comparison: Compare to a related scroll painting of Shoki mounted on a horse, offered at Bonhams, The Ethereal Brush, 10 November 2016, London, lot 4 ( estimate 30,000-50,000 GBP).

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A PAINTING OF SHOKI, MUROMACHI TO EARLY EDO A PAINTING OF SHOKI, MUROMACHI TO EARLY EDO Japan,16th-17th century, Muromachi period (1333-1573) to early Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting Shoki, dressed in a voluminous robe tightened at the waist with a band, holding a fine sword with elaborate handle in his right hand, the sheath hanging behind his back. The face with a fierce expression, framed by his bushy beard. Ink on paper. Framed behind glass. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, some foxing, few wormholes, some creasing, and small tears at the edges, possibly few minor old repairs. Provenance: German private collection. SIZE 58.1 x 38.7 cm (image), SIZE 82 x 56 cm (incl. frame) Auction comparison: Compare to a related scroll painting of Shoki mounted on a horse, offered at Bonhams, The Ethereal Brush, 10 November 2016, London, lot 4 ( estimate 30,000-50,000 GBP).

Estimate 800 - 1 600 EUR
Starting price 800 EUR

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