Description
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861). Group of two nishiki-e woodblock prints on paper depicting a scene from the kabuki play "Yoshibei," mid-19th century. Featuring the titular character, Ume-no-Yoshibe, along the left panel and Chokichi along the right panel. The sheets form the left and central panel of a triptych.
Each, height: 14 1/2 in x width: 9 7/8 in.
Each, height: 14 1/2 in x width: 9 7/8 in.
Condition
The sheets are possibly trimmed and toned. Soiling throughout and wear along the edges. Several small losses along the upper edge of the print of the woman. Old creases in the lower right corners of each sheet. A few minute pinholes throughout. Horizontal crease through the center of each sheet. The works are not framed. The sheets are intended to form two-thirds of a triptych; the right-most panel, intended to depict Yoshibei's Wife Oume, is not included in the lot.
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2 Kuniyoshi "Yoshibei" Kabuki Woodblock Prints
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Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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