Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792) Late 18th century
Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792)
Late 18th century
A hosoban woodblock print, depicting the actor Nakamura Sukegoro II, standing with a partially rolled letter held between his teeth, before a wooden door and about to withdraw his sword, a sanpobon and a lacquer hishaku containing a ritual folded paper lying at his feet; signed Shunsho ga. 32cm x 14cm (12½in x 5½in).
Estimate:
£700 - 800
JPY 110,000 - 120,000
US$ 1,100 - 1,200

Footnotes

  • 細判役者絵 勝川春章 二代中村助五郎 18世紀後期

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Property from a Swiss private collection
(Lots 456-461)

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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