Utagawa Kunisada (Japan,1786-1864), Important RARE Original Woodblock \"47 Ronin\"
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Utagawa Kunisada (Japan,1786-1864), Important RARE Original Woodblock \"47 Ronin\":
$3500.00
DESCRIPTION: Up for sale is a very beautifulUtagawa Kunisada (Japan, 1786-1864), Original Woodblock, titled the\"The Twelve Acts of the Forty-Seven Loyal Ronin\". An excellent example ofukiyo-e work by one of Japan\'s most important Edo Period Artisans, Utagawa Kunisada. This is a very RARE original woodblock consisting of 5 panels (3 large and 2 small) mounted together as one. It is titled by the characters marked on the back which roughly translate to\"The Twelve Acts of the Forty-Seven Loyal Ronin\".
CONDITION: The woodblock is in very good condition with some wear to edges. Folds with tears and wear. Slight discoloration throughout. Please see photos and closeups to make your offer accordingly. Overall, a great condition original woodblock for the age and could be hung and displayed as is as I would say its its in good to very good condition. It measures total at 31 3/4\" x 13 3/4\". It will come loose by backed by a hard cardboard backing with shrink wrap over the front to protect it in transit and storage until you have had a chance to frame it.
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Biographyof Kunisada
Utagawa Kunisada,(born1786, Edo [Tokyo]—diedJan. 13, 1865, Edo) Japanese artist who was probably the most prolific of all the painters and printmakers of theukiyo-e(“pictures of the floating world”) movement. He was particularly known for his erotically decadent portraits of women, executed with a powerful, free style. Kunisada also excelled at portraits of actors, which were frequently more original than those of his teacher Utagawa Toyokuni. His masterpiece is a series of illustrations forNise murasaki inaka genji,a parody by Ryūtei Tanehiko ofThe Tale of Genji(Genji monogatari).
Utagawa Kunisada (Japan,1786-1864), Important RARE Original Woodblock \"47 Ronin\":
$3500.00