O-kubie of the Courtesan Wakamurasaki of the Teahouse Kadotamaya (Kadotamaya Wakamurasaki) feeding a mouse, from the series "Contest of Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters" (Kakuchû bijin kurabe), Oban, 1795
O-kubie of the Courtesan Wakamurasaki of the Teahouse Kadotamaya (Kadotamaya Wakamurasaki) feeding a mouse, from the series "Contest of Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters" (Kakuchû bijin kurabe), Oban, 1795
Woodblock on paper
36,2 x 23,8 cm (14,3 x 9,4 in)
Estimation: US$ 15.000 - 25.000
€ 14.000 - 23.000
Enchère: -2 Jours
Heritage Auctions Texas
Lieu: Dallas, TX
Enchère: 27.06.2024
Numéro d’enchère: 8151
Nom d’enchère: Japanese Woodblock Prints from The Nelkin Collection Part I Signature® Auction
A charming depiction of a courtesan holding a small mouse. The condition of the work is consistent with its age. A few small wormholes with the largest appearing just to the left of the green in the figure's kimono; this same area with a repair to the verso; the other wormholes do not appear to be repaired. A few other losses/repairs along extreme right edge of sheet (perhaps was tipped into a folio as there appears to be an additional strip of paper along verso left edge), primarily providing support to the areas, do not appear to be inpainted. Moderate toning throughout the sheet, appearing heaviest along edges with some additional accretions/staining along edges. Marked creasing throughout sheet. Hinged on upper corners to a backing sheet. Unframed.
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