Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | 20/12/2004
ARTIST: Chikanobu. FORMAT: Oban, Triptych (14.5 by 28.5 ins). DATE: ca.1896. DESCRIPTION: Holy priest Shiga looking at an oxen cart carrying a court lady passing in front of him. PUBLISHER: Unknown. CONDITION: Minor areas of offset printing, a vertical fold mark of centre and right sheets. |
Title Priest and Court Lady Artist Chikanobu Toyohara 1838-1912
Signature yoshu Chikanobu Dated ca. 1890s Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent - very good … embossed, strong wood grains visible Colors excellent - very good … lacquer-shomenzuri Condition very good … lightly trimmed, slightly soiled, (left sheet) lightly mottled toning, slight red transfer stains on the upper left, (middle s.) a long horizontal crease in the middle area, (right s.) red color ink specks on the lower left area Description Priest Shiga Shonin is looking at a procession of a courtlady riding in a ox cart. Format 3 Oban tate-e Width 27.8 inches = 70.5 cm Height 14.2 inches = 36.0 cm |
Artist: Chikanobu (1838-1912) Series: Bijin-e (beauty print), triptych Title or Subject: Ladies in waiting Signature or Seal: Signature Date or Circa: 1890's Paper Size: Triptych 14 x 9 1/4 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Trimmed into image, minor transfer stains, a few thin areas from backing removal, light wear and soiling
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