Lot 67 - A framed antique ukiyo-e print, featuring a woman under a cherry blossom tree with a spirit flame, with cartouches describing the scene; possibly a depiction of Sumizome, the Spirit of the Cherry Tree, in the manner of Toyohara Kunichika (b.1833 - d.1900), who depicted the actress Onoe Kikugoro as Sumizome in another work circa 1872, and is known for his bold solid colour backgrounds and ombre coloured cartouches, all in an early bamboo frame
As found; wear to edges of print including minor scuffing, folding, lightening, and creasing, some fading and wear, frame in good condition with minor repairs to back needed
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Auction 1231 - Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts (Section A) |
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Description
A framed antique ukiyo-e print, featuring a woman under a cherry blossom tree with a spirit flame, with cartouches describing the scene; possibly a depiction of Sumizome, the Spirit of the Cherry Tree, in the manner of Toyohara Kunichika (b.1833 - d.1900), who depicted the actress Onoe Kikugoro as Sumizome in another work circa 1872, and is known for his bold solid colour backgrounds and ombre coloured cartouches, all in an early bamboo frame
As found; wear to edges of print including minor scuffing, folding, lightening, and creasing, some fading and wear, frame in good condition with minor repairs to back needed
Dimensions:
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