Asian and Emporium Auction
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 114
Toshusai Sharaku
Estimate: $400 - $600
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, fl. 1794–1795)four reproduction prints: Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanoshin; Ichikawa Komazo II as Shiga Daishichi; Ichikawa Omezo as Yakko Ippei; Sawamura Sojuro III as Ogishi Kurando; signed "Toshusai Sharaku ga", Tsutaya publisher's seal, woodblock prints with silver mica ground, oban tate-e, each sight approximately 15-3/4 x 10 in.; modern carved and gilt/silvered frames, largest 21-1/8 x 15-1/8 in. - Provenance: Lifetime Collection of a Kentucky Lady
not examined out of frames, some light toning and losses to mica; frames with light wear and abrasions, some gilt loss
