Katsukawa SHUNSHO (1726-1792): The actors, Ichikawa Komazo II and Sakatu Hangoro III (a diptych)

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Artist: Katsukawa SHUNSHO (1726-1792)

Title:The actors, Ichikawa Komazo II and Sakatu Hangoro III (a diptych)

Date:c. 1770

Medium:Woodblock prints

Size/Format:two hosoban (diptych, c. 12" x 5 1/4", each)

Description:The left sheet shows the actor, Ichikawa Komazo II (1766 - 1838), dressed in a black cape; his kimono is decorated with flying birds. He is turning left and looking at the threatening-looking Sakatu Hangoro III (1756-1795), who is about to draw one of his swords, which are attached to his belt, out of the scabbard. - By the end of the year 1801, Ichikawa Komazo II changed his name to Matsumoto Koshiro V. - Provenance: Ex. personal collection of Huguette BERÈS of the Galérie Berès, Paris (round collector's seal on recto on lower right corners of the prints).,

Condition:Very good impression, color and condition.)

Reserve: $5,000.00

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Katsukawa SHUNSHO (1726-1792): The actors, Ichikawa Komazo II and Sakatu Hangoro III (a diptych)

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