Asian Works of Art
Description:
Five Woodblock Prints, Japan, two by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892),Refined: the appearance of the court lady during the Kyowa era and Enjoying herself: The appearance of a teacher of the Kaei era, both from the series Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners, publisher Tsunashima Kamekichi; Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858),Yamabushi, No. 46 from the series Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces, publisher Koshimuraya Heisuke; a joint work by Utagawa Hiroshige and Kunisada (Toyokuni III, 1786-1865),from the series Famous Restaurants of the Eastern Capital, publisher Fujiokaya Keijiro (Shorindo); and Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908),one from the series Thirty-six Elegant Selections, publisher possibly Akiyama Buemon, all oban tate-e, framed and glazed.
Estimate $400-600
not examined out of frame, overall in good condition with minor toning, Hiroshige with creases to the bottom left corner.
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Keywords
Utagawa Hiroshige, Akiyama Buemon, Mizuno Toshikata, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Yamabushi, JapanSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.