Japanese Parcel-Gilt & Lacquered Four-Panel Wall Screen

Lot description

Japanese parcel-gilt and lacquered four-panel wall screen, depicting cranes among the branches of a pine tree, against a gilt and black-lacquered ground, each panel: approx 36"h, 12"w; 16.5lbs total Provenance: From Donald and Renate Van Stone's Austin, Texas estate. Donald Van Stone served as the Regional Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago from 1971-1984, a time in which the bank was expanding internationally. After assignments in Germany, Kenya, and Australia, the Van Stones moved to Manila, Philippines where they began amassing an impressive collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian art and artifacts, some of which will be offered in this auction.