Japanese Print "Moon- bijin in boat" by Toyohara Chikanobu

Artist:Toyohara Chikanobu

Title:Moon- bijin in boat

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Wednesday, 3 May 2006 Series 'Setsu gekka': Bijin Portrait #1 Artist: Chikanobu Format: Oban tate-e : 14.5" x 9.75" approx Subject: A courtesan aboard a pleasure craft, empties a sake cup into the Sumidagawa. Moonlight playing on the water below her. Widely considered to be the masterpiece of this fine bijin set Setsu gekka Publisher: Ariyama Sadajiro Date: 1899 Condition: Full size with large margins. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state of preservation. Colour: Fine Impression: Superb 1st edition printing with gauffrage Estimated Value: ｣280 - ｣350

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