Byobu, Screen, Room divider - Paper, Wood, Sumi & Gold-leaf - Kadô 賀堂 - Large 6-panel room divider with a painting of the sea at the cape Shimokita Peninsula, signed&sealed - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

An impressive large 6-panel byôbu (room divider) with a painting of a turbulent sea at the cape Shimokita Peninsula 下北半島 (Shimokita-hantō) . Please note that this screen is part of a set, the other room divider is also up for auction this week. In a similar style but of the Southern Alps 南アルプス山嶺 (Minami Arupusu Sanrei) . A few rocky outcrops, which are separate from the mountain, break the waves of the stormy sea. The waves hit the sides of the rocks with force, creating foam banks and splashing water droplets high into the air. If you look closely at the horizon, you can see three small boats floating at the foot of the mountain, caught by the raging waves. This modern room divider is entirely done in black and white, giving it more strength. Between the screens, the panels are covered with gold paper, which provides a nice contrast when placed at an angle. In the lower left corner, the screen bears a title, date, signature and seal. It is dated ‘The 5th month of 1981’ 昭和五十六年五月 (Shôwa gojûrokunen gogatsu) . Signed Kadô 賀堂, and sealed […] dô […] 堂. The byôbu is in a very good condition, with little to no traces of wear. Please see the photos for reference. This room divider is light in weight and can also be easily mounted flat on a wall and presented as one piece of art. Total width: 368. 8 cm ( 2 x 63. 0 cm and 4 x 60. 7 cm) , Height: 171. 2 cm When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.