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JPWC03 Baiu: BAIU SHOKA MAMECHO. (A Miniature Album in the Styles of Many Masters by Baiu). 梅宇諸家豆帖. N.p., 1875. 5 pages of title and calligraphy then 13 double page paintings. On the reverse, 4 pp. calligraphy and then 7 double page paintings each followed by a double page of calligraphy. 11.5x8.7 cm. Accordion-style. Blue silk brocade covered boards with some wear and rubbing. GBP 5,000.00 A beautifully-painted album by the Japanese painter, Sato Shi, known as Baiu, who flourished in the mid-19th century. Baiu was a student of the well-known painter, Tani Buncho. The album contains, on the side with the cover inscription, 5 introductory pages of title and calligraphy and then 13 double page paintings in colour measuring 11x16.5 cm. On the reverse, the album shows 4 pages of calligraphy and then 7 double page paintings each followed by a double page of calligraphy. The painting subject matter alternates between landscapes and flower & fruit paintings. A beautiful literati composition. One of the pages bears a date of 1875. The album is in fine condition with occasional repaired worming. Provenance: Julia Parker Wightman collection. Subjects: Painting Botany Item 46 in List 209. URL for this record: hanshan.com/?p/JPWC03.HTM Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com. |  |