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2707
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$207.38
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FOUR JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS SAMURAI AND MILITARY.1) 1st half 19th century. Woodblock print of a Samurai with colorful armor and verse, by Kuniyoshi. 2) Woodblock print of the Chinese God of war in full regalia with weapons, by the artist Gakutei, nicely framed and matted. 3) Woodblock print of Mase Chudayu Masaaki aiming an arrow at the viewer, from the series “Stories of the True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai” by the artist Kuniyoshi, published by Ediya Rinnosuke, nicely framed and matted. 4) Woodblock print of an elderly Samurai from the Suikoden series, illustrating episodes from the Shui Hu Chuan, by the artist Kuniyoshi, nicely framed and matted. SIZE: 1) Oban tate-e. Block size 14″ x 9-1/4″, 35.56cm x 23.50cm. 2) Surimono tate-e. Block size 7-3/4″ x 6-3/4″, 19.69cm x 17.15cm. 3) ōban tate-e. Block size 13-1/2″ x 9-1/2″, 34.29cm x 24.13cm. 4) Oban tate-e. Block size 14″ x 9-1/4″, 35.56cm x 23.50cm. PROVENANCE: From a Maine collection. CONDITION: 1) Small amount of edge loss, minor stains. 2) Slightly darkened otherwise very good, margins unavailable for observation, not examined without frame. 3) Very good with a small amount of stain around the edges, margins unavailable for observation, not examined without frame. 4) Uneven staining to background, some worm damage, apparent paper decay, margins unavailable for observation, not examined without frame. 9-94612, 9-94617, 9-94613, 9-94661 (100-200) – Lot 2707
Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |