(attr. to) YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904): Ten finished preparatory drawings of a late 16th century

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Artist: (attr. to) YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904)

Title:Ten finished preparatory drawings of a late 16th century revenge story.

Date:c. 1850s-60s

Medium:Black ink (sumi) on paper.

Size/Format:chubon (6 1/4" x 7 7/8")

Description:Ten pages of preparatory drawings ('hanshita-e'), - two single-page and eight double-page illustrations -, including the text, for an illustrated Japanese book about the late 16th century revenge story depicting the fight between Hideyoshi Toyotomi's successor, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Mitsunari Ishida in the year 1600. Ieyasu's victory was the beginning of the reign of the Tokugawa family which lasted for over 350 years. - Surviving preliminary drawings of illustrated Japanese books are EXTREMELY RARE, in fact much rarer than those of single sheet prints!

Condition:Generally in fine condition, except for occasional fox marks. The drawings are mounted on thin, slightly larger Japanese paper.

Reserve: $1,400.00

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Condition

Generally in fine condition, except for occasional fox marks. The drawings are mounted on thin, slightly larger Japanese paper.

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(attr. to) YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904): Ten finished preparatory drawings of a late 16th century

Name: (attr. to) YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904): Ten finished preparatory drawings of a late 16th century
SKU: 236387889
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock