Utagawa Kunisada "Utagawa Toyokuni III" (Japanese, 1786-1865). 19th century Ukiy…

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Utagawa Kunisada "Utagawa Toyokuni III" (Japanese, 1786-1865). 19th century Ukiyo-e Edo period woodblock print depicting a finely dressed man with his hands clasped. Likely depicting the kabuki actor Onoe Matsusuke II as Nikki Danjo. Compare with a similar work once held in the collection of the MFA Boston (11.22383). Height: 14 1/2 in x width: 10 in.

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Utagawa Kunisada "Utagawa Toyokuni III" (Japanese, 1786-1865

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Estim. 150 - 300 USD

A SCROLL PAINTING OF A SAMURAI ONI, AFTER UTAGAWA KUNISADA, c. 1900s A SCROLL PAINTING OF A SAMURAI ONI, AFTER UTAGAWA KUNISADA, c. 1900s Japan, late 19th to early 20th century Ink, watercolors, and gouache on silk. Mounted as a hanging scroll on a paper frame with wooden handles. Depicting a muscular oni dressed as a samurai, his weapons to the ground, as he throws his head back to look at the crashing waves. Inscriptions: Signed ‘Gototei Kunisada’ 五渡亭国貞 with seal. One inscription to the back ‘Utagawa Kunisada’. Image SIZE 60 x 26 cm, SIZE incl. mounting 135 x 35 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Some foxing, stains, and soiling. The frame with usual traces of wear and holes. Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He is considered the most popular, prolific, and commercially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. In his own time, his reputation far exceeded that of his contemporaries, Hokusai, Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi. ‘Gototei’ 五渡亭 was the mostly used go name until 1844. It literally means ‘Pavilion of the Fifth Ferry’ and refers to the ferry boat service owned by Kunisada´s family.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Kunisada II, Prince Genji, Japanese Woodblock Print Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa (1786-1865) Title: 43. Kobai Series: Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Date: 1857 Size: 35.8 x 24.8 cm Condition: Slightly trimmed. Ref: JG012428-7

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Kunisada II, Lady Murasaki, Japanese Woodblock Print Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa (1786-1865) Title: 21. Otome Series: Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Date: 1857 Size: 35.7 x 24.9 cm Condition: Slight margin wear on right. Ref: JG012428-43

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Kunisada II, Genji, Lady Murasaki, Japanese Woodblock Print Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa (1786-1865) Title: 23. Hatsune Series: Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Date: 1857 Size: 35.8 x 25.3 cm Condition: Light margin wear. Ref: JG012428-50

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