LOT 0472 Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳 (JAPAN, 1797–1861) ‘Sun Erniang, ...
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳 (JAPAN, 1797–1861) ‘Sun Erniang, the Demon Mother’ (Boyasha Sonnijô母夜叉孫二娘) Ōban tate-e woodblock print From the series ‘108 Heroes of the Popular Shuihuzhuan. (Tsûzoku Suikoden gôketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori 通俗水滸傳濠傑百八人一個) Publisher: Kagaya Kichiemon (Kichibei) Dimensions (the leaf): 35,8 x 24,4 cm Catalogue raisonné: Klompmakers, Of Brigands and Bravery (1998), #45; Robinson, Kuniyoshi: The Warrior-Prints (1982), list #S2.5. Provenance: A large collection of 100+ Japanese woodblock prints, properties from a French collector. Notes : A member of the Utagawa School, Utagawa Kuniyoshi was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. His range of subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of legendary samurai heroes. 2. Compare with a related print preserved in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) of Boston, USA, under accession number 2016.1347. Click HERE to see the related print. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
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