Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Triptych: Homing Geese Artist: Kunisada Format: Oban triptych: each sheet: 14.75" x 10.25"
Subject: Prince Genji on the balcony of a tea-house is serenaded by a bijin on a passing pleasure craft on the Sumidagawa. Above them a flight of homing Geese.
Publisher: Sanoki
Date: 1840's
Condition: Fine colors with rich oxidation on Genji's kimono. Very slightly trimmed. A light stain to right of Genji. A repaired wormhole on each sheet. Minor soils, rubbing, creasing, marks and flaws. Generally very good state of preservation.
Impression: Superb impressions with gauffrage.
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Triptych: Full Moon Artist: Kunisada Format: Oban triptych: each sheet: 14.75" x 10"
Subject: Prince Genji seated on the engawa of his house attended by his maids, drinking Sake and watching his lover arriving in a pleasure boat. Above a flight off homing Geese in front of the full moon.
Date: c. 1850's
Condition: Very slightly trimmed. Slightly soiled and worn at edges. Pin-holes in top corners. Minor creases, edge damages, marks and flaws. Generally good state.
Colour: Fine colors.
Impression: Superb early impressions with gauffrage |