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SHIBATA ZESHIN (1807-1891)
Flowering Plum Branch
Meiji era (1868-1912), 1891
Sensu (folding fan), ink on myoban- (alum-) treated paper mounted
on bamboo sticks fixed with a shakudo rivet, depicting the flowering
branch of a massive ancient plum tree, signed Hachijugo-o Zeshin
八十五翁是真 (Zeshin, aged 85), with a seal; with a wood storage box.
Radius: 27cm (10 5/8in). (2).

£800 - 1,200
JPY120,000 - 180,000
US$1,100 - 1,600

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UTAGAWA KUNIHISA (1832-1891)
A Painted Bamboo Brisé Fan
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Each side and guards vividly painted in colours, one side depicting
an elderly and a young traveller crossing a bridge in a snow-covered
landscape, the reverse with five different species of butterflies hovering
over clumps of morning glory and lilies, one rib signed Kunihisa ga with
a seal; with a mother-of-pearl rivet and metal loop.
Radius: 27cm (10 5/8in).

£800 - 1,200
JPY120,000 - 180,000
US$1,100 - 1,600

Kunihisa, a pupil of the ukiyo-e print designer Utagawa Kunisada, was
renowned for his painted decoration of fans for the export market.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.