A Japanese six-panel byobu screen
Late Edo Period (1603-1868)/early Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Colophon marking for the cyclical kicho year date (possibly equivalent to the winter of 1829 or 1889); further marked with seals and signatures of the unidentified artist
The paper screen decorated with a seaside scene, rendered in ink, depicting dynamic waves, smatterings of seafoam in the form of raised dots of pigment, and cranes, both aloft and perched amongst pine trees, across six panels, the edges of which are framed by two styles of metallic brocade fabric and wood
5' 7.5" H x 12' 5" W

Overall fair to good condition with wear commensurate with age. Issues include, but not limited to: accretions, skinning, evidence of silverfish grazing, flaking of the pigments, and evidence of repairs and retouching, primarily in the waves of the two left-most panels. As well, there are punctures and water damage to the verso. Lastly, the silk border fabric with scattered loss of fibers and areas of degradation throughout. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.