Bidspirit auction | Pair of Japanese Court Figures,

Pair of Japanese Court Figures, mid-20th century - A finely detailed pair of Japanese seated court figures, likely representing a noble couple from an imperial or ceremonial context. Each figure is modeled with papier-mâché or composition heads and hands delicately painted with naturalistic features, dressed in layered silk brocade robes of gold, black, and rose tones with circular mon (crests) and metallic-thread embellishments. The male figure wears a court hat and wide formal vestment, while the female figure is adorned with a gilt paper crown and tasseled stole. Both retain original textile garments. These seated figures likely derive from hina-ningy? or festival display traditions, combining Edo-inspired court attire with postwar decorative manufacture for domestic ceremonial use. The pairing of richly textured garments and lifelike facial modeling creates a striking ensemble. Each approx. 14 in. H, 12 in. W, 9 in. D Condition: Good overall with expected age wear; some creasing, minor losses, and slight toning to fabrics; one gilt crown edge chipped; structurally sound and stable.