Fine Japanese Art

Fine Japanese Art

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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

A PAIR OF FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SHOWA EMPEROR AND EMPRESS, SHOWA PERIOD, 20TH CENTURY

Auction Closed

November 3, 04:10 PM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 15,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN

A PAIR OF FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SHOWA EMPEROR AND EMPRESS

SHOWA PERIOD, 20TH CENTURY


the signed gelatine photographs mounted in elegant silver frames with a central chrysanthemum mon in gold

(3)

36.5 cm, 14 1/4 in. high (framed)

Gift from the Emperor Hirohito (1901-1989; reigned 1928-1989, Showa) to the Argentinian President, Arturo Frondizi, on his official visit to Japan in December 1961.