Revere Auctions
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The Arts of Asia, India, & the Middle East

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 29

3 Japanese Woodblock Prints Hiroshige & Chikanobu

Estimate: $150 - $300

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Group of three Japanese woodblock prints including:

Toyohara Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912). Right panel of a triptych titled "Snow Scene on the Banks of Sumida River" depicting two finely dressed women under an umbrella, 1891.

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858). Woodblock print titled "The First Race Course, Horse-Dealer's Street" depicting blue pennants strung up near a race track with a tower rising in the background, 1857.

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858). Woodblock print titled "Mount Atago, Shiba" number 21 from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" depicting the proprietor of the Atagoya teahouse dressed in an elaborate New Year's costume, 1857.

Light brown frames, each; sight; height: 13 in x width: 8 3/4 in. Framed; height: 20 in x width: 15 in. Dark beige frame; sight: 13 in x width: 9 in.

Condition

"Snow Scene on the Banks of the Sumida" -There is toning and undulation throughout. There is creasing in the lower right corner, one crease is measuring 3 1/2 inches. There is exposure to moisture in particular along the top of the upper quadrants. Framed with a window mat, there is moisture exposure along the top and bottom left quadrant. Framed under plexiglass, there is adhesive residue along the top center of the plexiglass. Wear and losses to the frame. "Mount Atago, Shiba"- There is toning throughout the sheet. Minute foxing and discoloration throughout. There is wear to the edges. Framed under plexiglass. Light wear to the frame. "The First Race Course, Horse-Dealer's Street"- There is toning throughout the sheet. There is minute foxing and discoloration throughout. Light wear to the frame. Not examined out of frame. No signs of restoration under UV light.

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