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Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Lot 107

Kuniyoshi

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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(Japanese, 1798-1861) Seven woodblock prints by Kuniyoshi, many from his warrior series, including a pair framed separately of Nagoya Sanzab?ro wiping his sword (shown in the Robinson book below) and the Taira court lady [Tenji no Tsubone] with the boy emperor Autoku watching the banners of a distant army, 14 x 9-1/2 in., framed [under mat, not laid down, good condition]; four prints of warriors and ladies all from the same series, two framed together, two unframed, 14 x 10 in., [light soiling, minor tears along edges]; framed print of [Daruma] amongst monks, 14-1/2 x 10-1/2 in., [wormage, losses to one corner, creases, soiling]; along with two books on Kuniyoshi including [Kuniyoshi: The Warrior Prints] by B.W. Robinson, Cornell University Press, and an earlier book by the same author, (nine pieces). Condition: . 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