Emporium Auction
Thu, Apr 8, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 80
Kitagawa Utamaro
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 |
(Japanese, 1754-1806)
bijin-ga print; Man with Oversized Head with Attendants; both signed "Utamaro hitsu", woodblock prints, oban tate-e, 15-1/8 x 10 in. and 14-1/8 x 9-1/2 in. respectively; modern frames, 23-1/4 x 18 in. [Philanthropists] - Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
both hinged in on mats, both with some adhesive residue and paper remnants verso, probably from previous mounting; bijin-ga print with some light toning and foxing throughout, especially at edges; Man with Oversized Head possibly trimmed, some toning and discoloration to paper, small reinforcement at lower edge verso, some scattered small holes and areas of thinning throughout, some minor losses to paper edges, paper in fragile condition; frames with light wear and abrasions
Condition
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