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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