JAPANESE UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK PRINTS, LOT OF TWO

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• Lot Description
  JAPANESE UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK PRINTS, LOT OF TWO, comprising an example by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), depicting a female figure in traditional costume, kneeling and waving to someone off-scene, and a male figure standing behind her, partially dressed, with aratame seal and date seal, probably 1856, year of the Dragon; and a triptych by Toyohara Kunichika, mounted in a single frame, depicting a lady from a noble or samurai family, and her retinue or family, in an outing, with a palanquin resting on the ground as they interact, each panel with artist's signature, censor seal, and what is likely a publisher's seal, the right panel with likely title in upper right corner. Each framed under glass. Most likely late 19th century. Kunisada example 14" x 9 3/4" sight, 22 1/4" x 17 1/4" OA, Kunichika example 28 1/2" 13 3/4" sight, 15 1/8" x 30" OA.
  Provenance: From the estate collection of Floyd and Julia Reynolds, Alexandria and Shenandoah Co., VA.
  Catalogue Note: Utagawa Kunisada (1786 - 1865) was considered, in his own time, to be the premier ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo period, as we refer to the era today. He adopted the name of his master Toyokuni in 1844, referring to himself as Toyokuni II, though historically the son-in-law of Toyokuni I is recognized as Toyokuni II, and Kunisada is today referred to as Toyokuni III. Toyohama Kunichika (1835 - 1900) was apprenticed to him sometime around the year 1847, and was regarded well enough that at the death of Kunisada, he was commissioned to produce memorial portraits of his revered teacher.

  Condition

  Kunisada example in very good condition as seen, with colors only lightly faded, some minor staining to upper edge and upper right edge, and minor creases throughout; Kunichika example with some wear, creases, and moderate staining throughout.
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