Publisher (this edition): | Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) |
Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) |
Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) |
Akiyama Buemon (Kokkeido) |
Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Diptych: Title Pages from Thirty-six Immortal Beauties Series Lot AU50
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist: Toshikata Format: Oban diptych: each sheet 14.5" x 9.5"
Subject: The highly decorative title pages from the series
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon
Date: 1891
Condition: Full size. The two sheets united by Japanese album backing paper. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state
Colour: Fine
Impression: Very fine of 1st edition with extensive gauffrage, the sheets of calligraphy emboss-printed in imitation of silk. |
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Toshikata, Mizuno- 36 Examples of Beauties - Sanju-roku Kasen- Series title page- Full0.jpg:
Title Pages: 36 Flowers 0f Edo Artist: Toshikata Format: 2 x Aiban tate-e: 12.75" x 18.75" overall
Subject: Probably among the most elegant and decorative title pages to any set of prints. This dyptych is designed against a solid black backround with beautifully colored leaves and flowers
Date: c. 1890
Condition: Fine colors. The two sheets united. Signs of a previous matting on verso. Minor soils, marks and flaws. Generally very good state.
Impression: Fine impressions with gauffrage.
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Artist: Toshikata (1866-1908) Series: 36 KASEN Title or Subject: Table of Contents Signature or Seal: Signature and seal Date or Circa: 1893 Paper Size: Two panels 14 x 9 1/2 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Margin trimming, album backing, panels joined (fold at joining), rubbing transfer stains, light wear and soiling
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