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Kunichika "Kawarazaki Sansho as Benkei" Woodblock
Estimate:
$200 - $400
Sold
$175
Live Auction
Showplace Backstage Fine Art Auction, Astoria, NY, June 11
Description
Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835-1900), "Kawarazaki Sansho Acting as Benkei", Woodblock Print in Colors, from the "Famous Scenes from Kabuki Plays" series, published by Tsujikame, January 1869, signed "Kunichika hitsu" to left, Ronin Gallery mark to verso, hardwood frame. Image: 14" H x 9" W; frame: 21" H x 17" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Asian Art, Prints, Multiples, Ukiyo-e, Acting, Figure, Antique