Asian Art

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LOT 388

Lot 388

Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), A Chinese Princess Examining a Spider's Web Inside a Box, Circa 1820

Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), A Chinese Princess Examining a Spider's Web Inside a Box, Circa 1820
Lot 388 Details
Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), A Chinese Princess Examining a Spider's Web Inside a Box, Circa 1820

Woodblock print embellished with metallic pigment and embossing
shikishiban 8.4 x 7.4 in — 21.3 x 18.8 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), A Chinese Princess Examining a Spider's Web Inside a Box, Circa 1820
  • Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868), A Chinese Princess Examining a Spider's Web Inside a Box, Circa 1820
Note:

Compare with an example from Christie's London, June 18, 2020, lot 77.
https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/artist-woodblock-japanese-prints/yashima-gakutei-1786-1868-77/86994

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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