Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection

Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection

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The Sokolov Collection

Shunkosai Hokushu (active circa 1810-1832) Two woodblock prints, Edo 19th century

Lot Closed

May 28, 02:45 PM GMT

Estimate

1,000 - 1,500 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Sokolov Collection

Shunkosai Hokushu (active circa 1810-1832)

Two woodblock prints

Edo 19th century


The group comprising:

- The actors Nakamura Matsue III, Ichikawa Ebijuro I and Ichikawa Danzo V in the roles of Otaka, Mokuemon and Yashichi, signed Shokosai Hokushu, published by Tenmaya Kihei (Kinkado) in 1824

- The actor Nakamura Utaemon III in the role of Mino no Shokuro, surimono, embellished with metallic pigments, signed Shunkosai Hokushu, privately issued 1823

The first: each sheet approx. 39.4 x 26.2 cm. 

The second: 61 x 39 cm.