Description:
Five Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints, Japan, 18th and 19th century, two depicting westerners near the sea with ships, in the Yoshikazu style; one by Ichikawa Yoshikazu (act. 1850-1870) depicting a western couple; one by Utamaro (1753-1806) with three courtesans; and one by Toyokuni III (1786-1864) depicting a samurai at night, all oban tate-e, framed and glazed, sight sizes to 13 1/2 x 9 3/8 in.
Two Centuries of Japanese Prints
Estimate $200-300
some with tears and worm holes, some with severe foxing, buckling, overall toning to paper, not examined out of frame.
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Toyokuni III, JapanSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
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