KEISAI EISEN
Countless Fireflies , 1800 (Executed)
Lot #355 |
2023-05-23 |
Bonhams, London, New Bond Street
From Harunobu to Hasui - Japanese Prints across the centuries
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Estimate:
GBP 800 - 1,200 (currency of sale)
USD 991 - 1,487 (approx.)
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Auction Details
Auction house: Bonhams
Auction number: 29038
Auction name: From Harunobu to Hasui - Japanese Prints across the centuries
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London, New Bond Street
Start date: 2023-05-23
End date: 2023-05-23
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
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Genre: Japanese Prints
Department: Prints & Multiples
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Dimensions: 39cm x 26.5cm (15 3/8in x 10 7/16in)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
39
Width In Centimeters:
26.5
Height In Inches:
15.35
Width In Inches:
10.43
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Year notes: Executed in early 19th century.
Catalog summary
KEISAI EISEN (1790-1848) Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century Two oban tate-e bijinga prints: the first of Manten suikei (Countless Fireflies) from the series Ukiyo bijo kurabe (Customs of the Floating World: A Contest of Beautiful Women), published by Wakasaya Yoichi, censor's seal kiwame , 39cm x 26.5cm (15 3/8in x 10 7/16in) ; the second of a courtesan Wakatake of the Wakasaya from the series Keisei dochu sugoroku/Mitate Yoshiwara gojusan tsui (Tokaido Board Game of Courtesans: 53 Pairings in the Yoshiwara), published by Tsutaya Kichizo, censor's seal kiwame , 35.5cm x 25.3 (13 15/16in x 9 15/16in); both signed Keisai Eisen ga ; mounted on card. (2).