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| Artist |
Eisen (attrib.) (1790-1848) |
| Title |
"Courtesan and the Textile Salesman" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1820 |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Privately printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
3 7/8 x 5 1/4 ("koban yoko-e") |
| Impression |
Very Good. Extensive "gauffrage" to piled rolls of textiles and collars; "burnishing" to black box; crisp "key-lines," highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Fair to Good. Very good colors. Overall light creasing, soiling, rubbing and wear; minor thinning verso top. |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Seen seated in front of a tall pile of rolled fabric, this textile salesman is seen attempting to interest this courtesan in "something more" than just fabrics. |
| Item # |
CG-973 |
| Price |
$165 (Sold) |
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