- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 258:
Sold for: $50
Description
Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835-1900). Trio of Kabuki woodblocks, each scene depicting a theater performance with historical figures. Each print bears the artist signature cartouche Toyohara Kunichika hitsu and the carver mark for Watanabe Horie. One figure is identified in a vertical cartouche as Oda Nobunaga. The reverse of each sheet has been reinforced with a paper lining. These items are unframed. Each sheet 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Location: 14C
Condition report:
Observable issues include significant overall toning, widespread foxing, and surface rubbing with associated pigment loss throughout the images. The edges appear uneven and have been trimmed. The reverse of each sheet is heavily lined with paper for stabilization and exhibits remnants of old mounting adhesive and staining. Several vertical creases and small edge tears are visible.
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