Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art
Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 57
Hokusai Katsushika
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
(Japanese, 1760-1849)
Two important framed [surimono] woodblock prints from Hokusai, one with a table covered in elaborate cloth with scythe and hats, with poem inscription, one with elaborate samurai armor and scroll on table, with poem inscription, from the series [Shish? no Uchi] or [Four Characters from the Buddhist Bible], print area 8 x 7 in.; lot includes the large-format book [Surimono: Prints by Elbow] by Polster and Marks, Lovejoy Press, which describes both of the prints. Condition: faded, light soiling, one floating, one under mat. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina
faded, light soiling, one floating, one under mat
