Bidspirit auction | Exceptional LOT OF 3 Japanese

Exceptional LOT OF 3 Japanese Ovals from the 18th century for export to Europe, Japan, Edo period - Exceptional set of three oval medallions, each measuring 13 cm in height, finely crafted in lacquered copper and gilded with fine gold using the Murakami technique. These extraordinarily rare pieces depict the portraits of the Duke of Lorraine, Louis XI of France, and John Milton, three historically significant figures, from a prestigious Spanish private collection, these medallions stand out for their meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite decorative richness, serving as a testament to a rare technical mastery. Their artistic quality and precision in detail reflect the skill of the master artisans of their time, making them highly valuable pieces for both historical appreciation and collectors. Marks, Andreas (2010). Japanese Woodblock Prints: Artist, Publishers and Masterworks 1680-1900. North Clarendon, VT: Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-4-8053-1055-7. Momoyama, Japanese Art in the Age of Grandeur. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1975. ISBN 978-0-87099-125-7. Japanese Export Chinese Export Art