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December 04, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 279

Lot 279

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'
Lot 279 Details
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'

葛饰北斋 (1760-1849)《中日英杰绘本》木版画一组三幅

The three book page spreads depicting Kiyowara no Iehira fighting in the rain, Onikojima Yataro and Saihoin Akabozu twisting a temple bell stick, and Chinpeigachi subduing a thief on a boat, all from the series 'Ehon wakan no homare', printed in 1850
each image 7.5 x 10.2 in — 19 x 26 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $575
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'
  • Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'
  • Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'
  • Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'
  • Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'
  • Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'
  • Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Three Woodblock Prints from 'Picture Book on Heroes of China and Japan'
Provenance:

Kamimura Gallery, Toronto, 1990
来源:
多伦多Kamimura画廊,1990年

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