Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | 32 Aspects of the Manners of Women: # 2, looking Relaxed Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate-e: 14.25" x 9.75"
Subject: A Kyoto geisha of the Kansei era (1789-1801) reclining on her arm.
Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi
Date: 1888
Condition: Fine colors. Slightly trimmed in margins. Album backing paper. Soils, light foxing and offsetting from another print. Minor marks and flaws. Fairly good state of preservation.
Impression: Fine 1st edition impression with gauffrage and three color cartouche.
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Tuesday, 13 September 2005
32 Aspects of Women: #30 Looking 'Sleepy' Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate-e: 14" x 9.5" approx
Subject: #30 A low-ranking prostitute (shigi) of the Meiji era, sleeping on a red futon. From the series, Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners of Women, which we shall be auctioning in its entirety over the next few weeks.
Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi
Date: 1888
Condition: Very slightly trimmed. Laid down on album backing, as issued. Two small stains in title cartouche. Some minor offsetting on left and a water stain at base. Minor soils, marks and flaws. Generally very good state.
Colour: Fine
Impression: Fine 1st edition with 3-color title cartouche. |