Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art
Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 68
Portfolio of Seven Woodblock Prints on
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
Customs and Culture
Japanese, late 1940s, seven woodblock prints published by Uchida Printing, Kyoto, relating to eras of Japanese history and customs; prints are in crisp, bright colors and include: Girls Day doll display, Boys Day Koi banners flying over rural homes, Boys Day Samurai display, children playing around Shoki banner, wild stallions in Chinese style, court lady with attendants, and children playing amidst roosters; including original folio paper wrapper with calligraphy describing the series, each print approximately 15-3/4 x 10-1/2 in., (seven pieces). Condition: some toning, faint foxing, minor tears along margins. 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 Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina
some toning, faint foxing, minor tears along margins
