This unusual painting is done in Ukiyo-e style and looks like it should be a triptych woodblock but is actually a fine watercolor painting on silk. The silk was originally probably a scroll painting that has been laid down on a paper backing. The painting does not appear to be signed although there is a signature where the person is painting the floor screen. Stylistically it is very similar to Utagawa Torohayu or a follower, very similar in style to “A Winter Party” which is part of the National Musem of Asian Art DC. The painting came from the estate of a relative of Dorothy Miller who was head curator of MOMA during the early 20th century and was a very important part of Art history in America. Condition: Some signs of old restorations and repairs to the silk, some appear like old insect damages from being rolled up. Small tear to the gold paper outside the silk border. Height 24 1/2 Inches 62.3 cm. Width 47 3/4 Inches 121.3 cm. Depth 1 Inches 2.5 cm. Silk Height 15 Inches 38.2 cm. Silk Width 29 7/8 Inches 75.9 cm. Some items we offer have age and wear, this wear due to age may include breaks, repairs, repainting, or restoration, we try to call this damage as well as possible but please refer to the photography for a full description. We try to identify and describe our items to the best of our ability however we are not experts and our estimates of age, period or attribution should be taken as speculation and not fact. Our descriptions are solely there to assist buyers finding the items and are not an accurate description of the item in all cases. Ultimately the pictures we take serve as our description. This fine antique is offered with a fair and reasonable fixed price, I trust my descriptions and photos detail this item to justify the asking price. If you do need information I have neglected to include, make an offer, or additional photos, please don’t hesitate to ask, I will do my best to comply. Thank you for looking!
