Asian Art

April 0106, 2023
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LOT 390C

Lot 390C

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
Lot 390C Details
Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century

Including 'Woman Holding Hand Towel' from the series 'Floating World Seen through a Physiognomist's Glass' (Ukiyo-e jinsei tengankyo); and one part of a diptych depicting Churo Onoe from the Kabuki play 'Kagamiyama Kokyo no Nishikie'
14.8 x 10 in — 37.5 x 25.3 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $228
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
  • Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
  • Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
  • Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
  • Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
  • Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
  • Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
  • Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
  • Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Nine Actor and Portrait Woodblock Prints, Edo Period, 19th Century
Provenance:

Estate of Dr. Sean Murphy, Montreal, acquired by descent from his mother, Cecil Tremayne Buller (Canadian artist), and his father, John J.A. Murphy (New York printmaker)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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