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Notes (1st edition)
Publisher (this edition): Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya)
Date of this item:
Notes (this edition)
These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.:
Sunday, 24 July 2011

ARTIST:
Chikanobu.

FORMAT:

SERIES:
Oban, Tate-e (13.75" x 9.25").
Snow, Moon Flower.

DATE:
1904.

DESCRIPTION:
Moon reflection on the river.

PUBLISHER:
Matsuki Heikichi.

CONDITION:
A small rubbed area to centre right, otherwise fine impression, colour and condition.

ESTIMATED VALUE:
Wednesday, 3 May 2006

Series 'Setsu gekka': Bijin Portrait #1

Artist: Chikanobu
Format: Oban tate-e : 14.5" x 9.75" approx

Subject: A courtesan aboard a pleasure craft, empties a sake cup into the Sumidagawa. Moonlight playing on the water below her. Widely considered to be the masterpiece of this fine bijin set Setsu gekka

Publisher: Ariyama Sadajiro

Date: 1899

Condition: Full size with large margins. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state of preservation.

Colour: Fine

Impression: Superb 1st edition printing with gauffrage


Estimated Value: ?280 - ?350
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