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

331 - Utagawa School

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€50 - 80

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25%

Utagawa School Two Figures Under a Parasol Double-page spread from an illustrated book The composition depicts two figures in formal attire, facing each other in front of a golden wall adorned with stylized pine trees. The figure on the left, leaning slightly forward, holds a large parasol, while the one on the right—identified by the cartouche ?? Chisei—makes a hand gesture. A small broom resting on the ground completes the scene. The upper left cartouche features a poem attributed to Tameutada: “In secret, I await the moon rising behind the mountains.” Woodblock print Signed: unsigned Period: Edo (circa 1840–1860) Dimensions: 14.2 x 19.3 cm. Slight wear, stains, and soiling; minor surface imperfections. Two book pages bound together.

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Auction details

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
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 13,000 lots published

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