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| Publisher (this edition): | Joshuya Juzo | Joshuya Juzo |
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| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Saturday, 20 March 2010 Original Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print Beauty Applying Makeup Series; Comparison of Portraits of Beauties Beauty Applying Makeup - Terrific scene of a beauty kneeling before a mirror on a stand, applying makeup with a slender brush. She wears a deep red kimono patterned with birds and nets, and her hair is elegantly arranged with many decorative hairpins and combs. A great design with wonderful detail, including embossing on the white kimono collar. Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 1/2" Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. A few small holes, small tear at bottom edge, repaired, blends well. Creasing throughout, slight soiling, slight fraying at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall. |
Tuesday, 9 October 2007 Original Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock A Beauty at Her Mirror Comments- A lovely old Kunisada print, original of a young woman, her hair pinned high with multiple combs, making up at her personal stand mirror. A lavish design with bold color and fine detail. Excellent choice to display. Artist- Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Image size- 9 3/4" x 14 1/2" Condition- With excellent color and detail as shown. This print is not backed. Very nice overall with no issues to report. |