Sunday, March 17, 2019
LOT #233

(Attributed to) Toshksai Sharaku (Japanese, fl.1794–1795) Asian Woodblock Prints

Three prints displayed in paper presentation frames; penciled notes on prints identify works as colored woodblock prints of kabuki actors attributed to Sharaku; including a handwritten description concerning the works; image of actor reading a document commonly known as “Shinozuka Uraeimon as the announcer at Miyako-za”; image of actor with a hand fan commonly known as “Sawamura Sojuro III as Ogishi Kurando; image of two men commonly known as “Nakajima Wadaemon (R) and Nakamura Konozo (L) as Chozaemon and Kanagawaya no Gon (respectively)

Estimate: $400 - $600

Hammer Price: $275

Dimensions: Height: 15 inches, Width: 10 inches (site); Frame Height: 19 1/2 inches, Frame Width: 13 1/4 inches

Condition: Very Good, light wear due to age; paper presentation frames having minor tears and discoloration due to age; actor reading a document glued to paper frame at top edge; actor with hand fan having crease in upper left hand corner; minor dirt accumulation; date and location of printing process unknown

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