Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection
Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection
The Sokolov Collection
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) Two woodblock prints, Edo period, 19th century
Lot Closed
May 28, 01:43 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The Sokolov Collection
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825)
Two woodblock prints
Edo period, 19th century
Each a woodblock print, signed Toyokuni ga, and comprising:
- The actor Onoe Matsusuke II in the role of Konami, published by Yamaguchiya Tobei (Kinkodo), gyoji seal Hamako (Hamamatsuya Kosuke), circa 1811-1814
- The actor Bando Mitsugoro III in the role of the sumo wrestler Nuregami Chogoro, published by Yamamotoya Heikichi (Eikyudo), censor's seal kiwame, circa 1810
Each vertical oban:
The first: 38 x 26.2 cm.
The second: 37.5 x 24.2 cm.