SIX-PANEL FOLDING SCREEN DEPICTING THREE CROWS

SIX-PANEL FOLDING SCREEN DEPICTING THREE CROWS • Japan • Edo period • Attributed to Kano Chikanobu (1660-1728) • Ink and gold on paper • The three crows perched on a snowed barren tree, bearing signature reading 'Chikanobu hitsu,' with a seal in the leftmost panel, the papered back of the screen decorated with floral patterns in silver • 68 1/2' x 100 1/2' (overall) Footnotes: Provenance: Private collection in Connecticut. OVERALL CONDITION: Fair. Numerous traces of repaired tears and retouches, a dent with tiny tears to the rightmost panel, minor buckling to some corners, spotty surface scratches and stains, the back with numerous traces of repaired tears and retouches, surface scratches particularly to the back of the rightmost panel. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing