Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Title: The Water Maidens
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Sunday, 22 July 2007 Bijin Kakemono Painting: The Water Maidens Artist: Toyokuni I Format: Large scale painting in sumi and colours on silk: image size: 22" x 28" approx Subject: Two water carrier maidens on the seashore beneath a spreading Pine tree where one has discovered a Heian Court hat and robes. A highly important Japanese art object. Original fitted wooden box inscribed and signed by Toyokuni. Date: Painted: c.1808 Condition: Some striated age darkening to the silk. Mount creasing towards the base. Generally very good state. Colour: Very good Impression: N/A Estimated Value: ｣6000 - ｣8000 (reserve met) Current Bid: ｣2650