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| Notes (1st edition) | Title Firefly Hunting Artist Chikanobu Toyohara 1838-1912 Signature yoshu Chikanobu Dated 1896 Publisher Fukuda Hatsujiro. Description "Chiyoda no Oh-oku" (Ladies of Chiyoda Palace) Court ladies are chasing fireflies near a stream. "Hotaru-gari" (Firefly Hunting) was one of the favorite activities for a hot summer evening. Format 3 Oban tate-e Width 29.1 inches = 74.0 cm Height 14.8 inches = 37.5 cm | ||||
| Publisher (this edition): | Fukuda Hatsujiro (Gusokuya) | Fukuda Hatsujiro (Gusokuya) | Fukuda Hatsujiro (Gusokuya) | Fukuda Hatsujiro (Gusokuya) | Fukuda Hatsujiro (Gusokuya) |
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| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Original Japanese Woodblock Triptych by Chikanobu, circa 1890 Catching Fireflies Chikanobu- Chikanobu was one of the few Japanese woodblock print artists who continued to depict traditional Japanese themes at the end of the 19th century. His wonderful triptychs of Japanese beauties are among his most well known designs. These images of women in their daily lives illustrate an elegant era that Chikanobu tried to preserve through his artwork. Catching Fireflies- Catching fireflies was a party pastime of of the wealthy in 19th century Japan. In this scene four young beauties are shown in a garden enjoying the evening and the brilliant fireflies. This is a great scene and a lovely illustration of an era long past. Triptychs- These triptychs illustrate a scene in three individual panels. The triptych format gave the artist the flexibility to show a scene in detail. Each panel stands alone and is part of one scene at the same time. These prints are 110 years old and show some lovely signs of age without being worn or faded. The colors are nice and the detail very fine. Each panel has been backed with a reinforcement sheet to preserve the paper. They make a stunning impact on the wall and are a nice chance to add an original Japanese antique to the home at a moderate cost. Signed- Chikanobu; with title Image size- 27 3/4” x 14” (3 oban tate-e panels 9 ¼” x 14” each) |
Artist: Chikanobu (1838-1912) Title: Fireflies, Meiji Beauties, triptych Date: c1895 Category: customs and mannners Condition: C,C,5,14,19,21 |
Artist: Chikanobu (1838-1912) Series: Ladies in Waiting in Chiyoda Palace Title or Subject: Fireflies Signature or Seal: Signature and seal Date or Circa: 1896 Paper Size: Three panels 14 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good Description: Panels joined (fold and some separation at joining), light wear and soiling |
Monday, 6 June 2005 ARTIST: Chikanobu. FORMAT: Triptych. (14” x 28.5”). SERIES: Ladies of the inner halls of the palace. DATE: 1895 - 1896. DESCRIPTION: Fireflies in summer evening. PUBLISHER: Fukuda Hatsujiro. CONDITION: Vertical centre fold to left sheet with re-enforcing strip verso. Left sheet trimmed, minor marks and flaws but generally fair impression with fresh colour. |
Impression excellent - very good … embossed Colors good Condition good … sheets pasted together, a fold next to the seams, seam ends separated 1/4 inch, light toning, light wear, light soil and crazing, right edge reinforced. |