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Two Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) Woodblock Prints

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$185$150
Auction: Discovery - 3132TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: September 12, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Two Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) Woodblock Prints, Japan, one depicting Awabi Divers, from a triptych, unknown edition; and a bust portrait of two courtesans, Maruya Jinpachi (Marujin) edition, both signed "Utamaro hitsu," oban tate-e, sizes to 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.

Asian Art Online
Estimate $300-500

trimmed, serely toned, faded, Courtesans with worm holes, tears, holes, creases, stains, trace of backing, taped to paper support along top edge; the Divers with buckling, creases, taping remnants, stains, possible repair to bottom left corner.


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Maruya Jinpachi, Japan