$240
Two Japanese woodblock triptychs circa 1870, identically framed and matted under glass. Black painted frames measure 19-1/2" in height by 31" in width and the sight images measure 11" in height by 23" in width. All measurements are approximate. Both pieces are in overall good condition consistent with age. Produced in commemoration of the centennial celebrations of Japan's opening to foreign relations in 1870 by the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Includes a circa 1870 woodblock triptych of Yokohama Harbor, set by Utagawa Hiroshige otherwise known as Hiroshige Ando III 1842-1894. He was the protege of Hiroshige (1792-1858), and married to his daughter. The second is a circa 1870 woodblock triptych titled "Picture of a Sunday in Yokohama (Yokohama dontaku no zu)", set by Hashimoto Sadahide (1807- 1878)Dontaku, the term associated with the customary day of rest observed by foreigners, came from the Dutch word, Zontag, for Sunday. This colorful scene depicts a brass band parading along the Yokohama waterfront near a merchant's residence. Although music was occasionally performed in Yokohama, the pictorial model for this print is an earlier Nagasaki print, Red-Haired Men: Picture of a Procession of a Marching Band of Musicians. In addition to Westerners represented by the flags of the "Five Nations," this imaginary scene includes Chinese and Indian servants.
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2017-05-20
