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108 UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1865) AND UTAGAWA 109 UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1865)
KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Goko shogun no uchi: Kan'u
A group of two kakemono-e of (Five tiger generals: Guan Yu)
beauties
Woodblock print, from the series Gokusaishiki
gohon nobori no uchi (Five brightly colored
Woodblock prints, two vertical diptychs,
comprising: banners), signed Kochoro Kunisada ga, sealed
1. Beauty with a cat, signed Kochoro Kunisada Hanabusa Ittai, published by Moriya Jihei, circa
ga 1835-37
2. Beauty holding a vessel, signed Ichiyusai Vertical nagaban: 20¿ x 8√ in. (51.1 x 22.5 cm.)
Kuniyoshi ga
1. Vertical oban diptych: 14¡ x 9æ in. (36.5 x $6,000-8,000
24.8 cm.) each approx.
2. Vertical oban diptych: 13º x 9¿ in. (33.7 x
23.2 cm.) each approx. (4)
$1,500-2,000