Lot 101
Lot 101
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797 - 1861)

Kuwana, The Story of the Sailor Tokuzo

    Price Realised GBP 1,750
    Estimate
    GBP 1,400 - GBP 1,800
    Closed: 22 Jun 2017
    Try our
    UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797 - 1861)

    Kuwana, The Story of the Sailor Tokuzo

    Price Realised GBP 1,750
    Closed: 22 Jun 2017
    Price Realised GBP 1,750
    Closed: 22 Jun 2017
    • Details
    • Lot Essay
    • Related Articles
    • More from
    DetailsLot EssayRelated ArticlesMore from
    Details
    Kuwana, The Story of the Sailor Tokuzo (Kuwana, Funanori Tokuzo no den), from the series Fifty-three Pairings for the Tokaido Road (Tokaido goju-san tsugi)

    Woodblock print, depicting the sea monster Umibozu appearing to the captain Kawanaya Tokuzo, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Kojimaya Jubei, circa 1845

    Vertical oban (37.1 x 24.4 cm.)

    † Please see our Conditions of Sale for definitions of cataloguing symbols.

    Please note this lot is the property of a private consignor.
    Literature
    Published in: B. W. Robinson, Kuniyoshi, (London, 1961), no. 49
    Special notice
    Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
    • Conditions of Sale
    • FAQs
    • This lot is offered by Christie Manson & Woods Ltd
    Brought to you by
    A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.

    Lot Essay
    More from
    From Artist to Woodblock: Japanese Prints Online
    View All