Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Tuesday, 13 September 2005
32 Aspects of Women: #25 Looking 'Capable' Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate-e: 14" x 9.5" approx
Subject: #25 A Kyoto waitress in the Meiji period (168-1912) extinguishing a candle in a red and white paper lantern. 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. Some ffsetting at left and base. Minor soils, marks and flaws. Generally very good state.
Colour: Fine
Impression: Fine 1st edition with 3-color title cartouche
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Thirty-two aspects of customs and manners 'Looking capable - the appearance of a Kyoto waitress in the Meiji era' (1867 - 1912) Signed: Yoshitoshi ga Artist's seal: Taiso Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi Dated: May 15th, 1888 Size: c. 35. 5 x 23. 9 cms / 14" x 9 3/8"
Condition:
Excellent impression and colors, a few minor flaws, else very good condition. Slightly trimmed. - FIRST EDITION.
Ref. No: # 561534 Price: € 1,300.00
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Saturday, 28 July 2007
Same as Full1 !! Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners: Looking Capable Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate-e : 14" x 9.5" approx
Subject: A Kyoto waitress of the Meiji era about to douse a lantern candle.
Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi
Date: May 15th 1888
Condition: Slightly trimmed. Minor marks and flaws. Generally very good state.
Colour: Very fine
Impression: Exquisite early 1st edition impression with 3-colour title cartouche. |