Japanese Art Online Auction

April 2626, 2018
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LOT 16

Lot 16

A Group of Five Framed Ukiyo-e Portrait Woodblocks, Early 20th Century

A Group of Five Framed Ukiyo-e Portrait Woodblocks, Early 20th Century
Lot 16 Details
A Group of Five Framed Ukiyo-e Portrait Woodblocks, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century reproductions, after Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825), ‘The Fickle Type’ and ‘Reflective Love’ by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) on powdered mica background, ‘Ichikawa Omezo as the Servant Ippei’ by Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795), ‘The Writer Santo Kyoden’ by Rekisentei Eiri (active 1789-1801)
largest 15 x 10.2 in — 38 x 26 cm

Estimate $80-$150

Realised: $60
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Group of Five Framed Ukiyo-e Portrait Woodblocks, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Five Framed Ukiyo-e Portrait Woodblocks, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Five Framed Ukiyo-e Portrait Woodblocks, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Five Framed Ukiyo-e Portrait Woodblocks, Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Five Framed Ukiyo-e Portrait Woodblocks, Early 20th Century
Provenance:

Acquired in the early 1900s by a Canadian missionary, thence by descent through the family

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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