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2927BBoston
September 16, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Five Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints

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Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2927BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 16, 2016 11:00AM

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, Japan