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Fri, Aug 18, 2017 06:30PM EDT - Sat, Aug 19, 2017 06:30PM EDT
Lot 84

UTAGAWA KUNESATA WOODBLOCK PRINTS MID 19TH C.

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$30 $10
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$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
UTAGAWA KUNESATA (JAPANESE, 1786-1865), WOODBLOCK PRINTS, MID 19TH C., 2 PCS., H 14", L 9 1/8":A group of two woodblock prints depicting two actors from Act II of the play "Kanadenon Chushingura". The first depicting Sawamura Tossho II in the role of "Honzo's daughter, Konami", the second depicting Sawamura Tanosuke III as "Obshi Rikiya". Both bearing signatures and censors' seals. Each measuring 13 3/4" x 9 1/8".

Condition

Having light surface dirt, light handling creases, and light toning throughout.