The Courtesan
by Buncho Ippitsusai (a.c.1755-1790s)

	Artist:	Buncho Ippitsusai (a.c.1755-1790s) — 一筆斎文調
	Title:	The Courtesan
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	Date of first edition?:	Not set
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Not Set
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Not Set
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Mitsugiri
	Format (this edition):	Mitsugiri
	DB artwork code:	39570
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	Notes (this edition)?:	The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies: Saturday, 5 August 2006 The Courtesan Artist: Buncho Format: Hosoban tate-e: 12.25"x 5.5" Subject: A young man, incognito in a headscarf, accosting a beautiful young courtesan; a small boy tugging at the man's obi in an attempt to distract him. A magical and even by Buncho standards, notably elegant design. Very rare. Date: late 1760's Condition: Virtually full size. Laid down on paper. Some restorations. Light wear, soils and flaws. Generally quite good state. Colour: Remarkably well preserved apart from the blue background now faded to buff. Some discoloration of the green pigment. Impression: Very good with gauffrage. Estimated Value: ｣2000 - ｣3000 (no reserve price) Current Bid: ｣575