$2,000
TOYOKUNI III (A. K.A. KUNISADA I) WOODBLOCK PRINTS, EIGHT, C. 1852 & 1857, 14" X 9 3/4" -14" X 29 1/2: Including one triptych of images, c. 1852, published by Tsutaya Kichizo, with date/censor seal of 1849-1850. This image includes artists signature "Kochoro Toyokuni ga" with toshidama seal. Also including six others having artist's signature "Toyokuni ga" (1786-1864) in a cartouche, with various publisher's marks and date and censor seals. Each, with exception to the single sheet, are of triptych design. Including various scenes: a close up image of a Geisha (a portion of a triptych, with slight top and left side margins); a busy street scene by a river; an image of three Geishas relaxing by the water; a water scene with several boats and one boat with several Geishas and a man; a crowded image of men with opium pipes and Geishas entertaining them; one image of Geisha's with a man in front of a Pagoda and landscape; and one image of four figures with umbrellas, during snow showe
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2006-11-11
