Emporium Auction
Tue, May 18, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 199
Group of Eight Hand Painted Japanese Postcards
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
early to mid 20th century, depicting landscapes, city scenes, and landmarks, silvered borders, four signed in Japanese script at lower edges, four unsigned, watercolor on cardstock with tissue guard covering, each 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; housed in envelope stamped "Sep 5/1230AM/1947" with postage, inscription verso with unrelated artists' names - Provenance: Estate of an Illinois Collector; by descent in family
two missing tissue guards, most moderately toned, light wear to edges and corners, some creasing to tissue guards
Condition
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