Fine Jewelry, Sporting Arts, Asian Works, Fine & Decorative Works
Fri, Jul 11, 2014 06:30PM EDT - Sun, Jul 13, 2014 06:30PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 180
Two Framed Japanese Stencils for
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Fabric
both of cut paper, one with signature upper right, 16 x 10 in. and 17-1/2 x 12-1/2 in.; both floated within frame, fabric mat, black painted wood frames, fading, minor losses to paper edges, afrasions to frame. Notes: attached note verso states " Japanese, Edo Period, stencil for
printing on fabric made with two or more sheets of mulberry
fiber papers which have been waterproofed with green persimmon juice.
The pattern is cut with various knives - a fine net of hair or silk is used to
reinforce open areas. (loaned by Chicago Art Institute, exhibited Asia House, November 1977, Cooper Hewitt Museum, November 1977). Provenance: Private Collection
fading, minor losses to paper edges, afrasions to frame
