March Auction (Sale #252)
Lot 233:
Description
(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)
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
Height: 15.00 inches, Width: 10.00 inches (site)
Frame Size: 19.50 inches by 13.25 inches
Category: Fine Art > Asian Paintings & Prints
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Approximate Sale Time: 1:06 pm CST
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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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