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live November 18 | 02:00 PM
Karl Benz Commissaire-Priseur

314 - Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786–1864)

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€180 - 220

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25%

Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786–1864) Governor Tsukushi Dairyo Sadayuki Protecting His Favorite, Lady Ofude (right panel of a triptych) The samurai Tsukushi Dairyo Sadayuki (wearing an impressive black kimono with a blue phoenix) uses his body as a shield and is about to draw his sword to defend his favorite concubine, Lady Ofude, who has taken refuge at his feet. Woodblock print Signed: “Toyokuni ga” in a toshidama cartouche on the lower right of the print Period: Edo (1852 (Kaei 5), 6th month Round seals of the censors Fuku and Muramatsu—oval date seal: 1852, 6th month (Rat 6) Publisher: Shimizuya Format: Oban tate-e Fresh colors and very well preserved.

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PROPERTY COLLECTION - Day 2 - 20th-Century Art & Japanese Prints - From a Manor House in Guingamp & Miscellaneous Items
Wednesday, November 18
02:00 PM
1, rue du Bignon
22190 Plerin, France

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Karl Benz Commissaire-Priseur +33 2 96 75 03 36 benz@karl-benz.com
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