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| Artist |
Kunisada (1786-1865) |
| Title |
"Playing Cards" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1830's/40's |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Privately printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
7 x 10 1/4 (two 7 x 5 1/8 diptych sheets joined) |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed areas of grey "burnishing" to patterns of kimono and screen; crisp "key-lines," highly detailed carving of individual hair-lines. |
| Condition |
Good to Very Good. Strong colors. (Margins trimmed to image edge; two nicely done repairs (bottom and left); some wrinkling (center); light soiling.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
A delightful scene--with cards scattered about the floor, we see three courtesans engaging their customer in a card game. |
| Item # |
BG-371 |
| Price |
$150 (Reserved) |
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