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KIKUKAWA EIZAN (1787-1867), KUBO SHUNMAN (1757–1820) KIKUKAWA EIZAN (1787-1867), KATSUKAWA SHUNSEN
AND OTHERS (ACTIVE CIRCA 1804-1830), ANDO HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Edo Period (1615-1868), late 18th to mid-19th century AND UTAGAWA YOSHITORA (ACTIVE CIRCA 1830-1887)
Nine hashira-e (pillar prints): five by Eizan, each depicting two lovers, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912),
including two prints of Osome and Hisamatsu and two of Komurasaki early to late 19th century
and Gonpachi; one by Shunman depicting a lady standing beneath Nine kakemono-e (vertical hanging prints): five by Eizan, four depicting
a willow tree; one print in the style of Utamaro depicting a geisha a standing bijin and one of a hawk perched on a pine tree during
arranging her coiffure; one print in the style of Harunobu with a young sunset; two by Shunsen (Shunko II) of a standing beauty; one by
lady and Daikoku dancing, with Mount Fuji looming in the distance; Hiroshige, depicting the Shichifukujin (Seven Gods of Good Fortune)
the last, anonymous, depicting Jo and Uba; variously published, aboard their treasure ship; the last by Yoshitora of a standing
variously signed except for the last three, all contained inside plastic courtesan; variously published, variously signed, all contained inside
sleeves mounted on to card. plastic sleeves mounted onto card. The smallest 69.5cm x 24cm
The smallest 56.5cm x 10cm (22¼in x 4in), (27¾in x 9½in), the largest 74cm x 25cm (29 1/8in x 9 7/8in). (9).
the largest 70cm x 12cm (27½in x 4¾in). (9).
£1,000 - 1,500
£800 - 1,000 JPY140,000 - 210,000
JPY110,000 - 140,000 US$1,200 - 1,900
US$990 - 1,200
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please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.