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KATSUKAWA SHUNSHO (1762-1792), UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI
(1769–1825), UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858),
HOSODA EISHI (1756–1829) AND OTHERS
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th to late 19th century
Six prints of various formats: the first of hosoban kabuki-e by Shunsho,
depicting a standing kabuki actor; the second of oban by Hiroshige
of Act VI from the series Chushingura (The Storehouse of Loyal
Retainers); the third of oban by Toyokuni of Act V from the series
Uki-e Chushingura (Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal
Retainers); the fourth of chuban bijin-ga by Eishi depicting two ladies
by Shinobazu Pond; the fifth of oban by Eizan depicting a standing
courtesan from the series Seiro bijin zoroi (Collection of Beauties of the
Green Houses); the last of oban by Kuniyasu, depicting a courtesan
Yosooi from the Matsubaya from the series Shin Yoshiwara zensei
kagami (A Mirror of Courtesans at their Prosperity in Yoshiwara);
variously published and variously signed; some mounted on card.
The smallest: 31.5cm x 14.7cm (12 3/8in x 5 13/16in);
the largest: 39.5cm x 26.5cm (15½in x 10 3/8in). (6).

£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 220,000
US$1,300 - 2,000

(part lot)
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. FINE JAPANESE ART | 181