Lot 10
  • 10

KITAGAWA UTAMARO I (1750S–1806)OSOME OF THE OIL SHOP AND THE APPRENTICE HISAMATSU (ABURAYA OSOME, DETCHI HISAMATSU)KATSUKAWA SHUNSHO (1726–1792)AN ACTOR IN AN ONNAGATA ROLE EDO PERIOD, LATE 18TH CENTURY |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 35 x 24.8 cm., 13 3/4  x 9 3/4  in. and 29.3 x 14.8 cm., 11 1/2  x 5 7/8  in.
the first: woodblock print, signed Utamaro hitsu, circa 1798–99 the second: woodblock print, signed Shunsho ga, circa 1770s–90s vertical aiban and vertical hosoban:

Condition

- The first print: There is some paper restoration to the top edge and some area beside her head. - The second print: As can be seen in the illustration, there is a crease running across the upper part of the print. The print is taped on the mount board but can be easily removed. There are a few marks to the paper.
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