Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) - image-1

Lot 192 Dα

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

Auction 1101 - overview Cologne
08.12.2017, 11:00 - Indian, Southeast Asian and Japanese Art
Estimate: 450 € - 550 €
Result: 868 € (incl. premium)

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

Three ôban from the series Wakan nazorae Genji. a) Chapter 19. Usugumo. Minamoto Yorimitsu (Raikô) wrapped in a web by the giant spider. b) Chapter 40. Minori. Suzuki Saemon Shigeyuki lying in ambush. c) Chapter 51. Ukifune. Nogi Nyûdô Raigen standing on a wooden shield, arrows flying around. Each signed: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga. Seal: yoshikiri. Block carver: Tsuge Shôjirô. Publisher: Iseyoshi. Censor and date: aratame, IX/1855. (3) Good impressions, colours slightly faded, margins slightly rubbed and soiled, margins trimmed (off), other damages, c) backed