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| Publisher (this edition): | Tsunashima Kamekichi | Tsunashima Kamekichi |
| Date of this item: | 1888 | 1888 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Saturday, 8 March 2008 1st Edition Thirty-two Aspects of Women: #10 Feminine Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate-e: 14" x 9.5" approx Subject: Fusoku Sanjuniso - The 32 Aspects of Women. A Castle-toppler (high ranking courtesan) of the Tenpo era. Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi Date: 1.4.1888 Condition: Slightly trimmed. Retains Japanese album backing paper. Minor offsets at edges, marks and flaws. Generally quite good state. Colour: Fine Impression: Very good of 1st edition with 3-colour cartouche. Estimated Value: £800 - £1000 |
Saturday, 1 August 2009 32 Aspects of Customs and Manners: #10 Lot AU39 Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate: 14.5" x 10" approx Subject: From the series Fuzoku Sanjuniso - The Thirty-two Aspects of Customs and Manners #10 Looking Feminine: The Appearance of a Castle-toppler of the Tempo Era (1830-1844). This lady is descibed as an Oiran or 'Castle-toppler, a poetic name for a high ranking courtesan capable, by beauty alone, to bring Emporers and Empires to their knees. Publisher: Tsunashima: Engraved by Wada Koku Date: 1st April 1888 Condition: Full size, untrimmed. Retains Japanese album backing paper. Very slight foxing. Minor marks and flaws. Generally good state. Colour: Very fine Impression: Very good with gauffrage and metallic pigments Estimated Value: £600 - £800 |