Asian Art Auction, Session 1

June 06, 2011

LOT 47

Lot 47

Katsukawa Shunkan (fl. 1789-1801)

Katsukawa Shunkan (fl. 1789-1801)
Lot 47 Details
Katsukawa Shunkan (fl. 1789-1801)

HANGING SCROLL OF ACTORS, LATE 18TH CENTURY

Ink and colour on paper, and sealed Shukan. Showing two Kabuki actors in a version of the Ichikawa family play Shibaraku from the Danjuro Juhachiban group of plays
36.2" x 8.3" — 92 x 21 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

Shukan was a student of Katuskawa Shunsho, the print artist and largely produced theatre prints. This is possibly the cartoon for a print

CONDITION DETAILS

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