Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Title: Two bijin performing a mitate of a sword fight watched by ladies of the upper class
Date: Not set
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Saturday, 8 March 2008 Early Bijin Triptych Artist: Toyokuni I Format: Oban triptych: each sheet 15" x 10.25" approx Subject: An extremely elegant early Toyokuni design, with two bijin performing a mitate of a sword fight, watched by ladies of the upper class. This early design shows the strong influence of Toyokuni's master Toyohiro and the elongated elegance of Kiyonaga. A magnificent triptych. Publisher: Wakasaya Yoichi (Wakaya) Date: early 1790's Condition: Full size with huge margins. Light wear. Superficial soils. Generally good state. Colour: Fine, the fugitive purple and blue still fresh. Light oxidation to the pink of the engawa. Impression: Fine with gauffrage. Estimated Value: £3000 - £5000
