| Artist |
Utagawa School (unsigned) |
| Title |
"Framed Shunga #E" |
| Date |
ca1830/50's |
| Provenance |
Estate sale--set framed by Birmingham Gallery (IL) 1960/70's. |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
na |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
unsigned (typical of "shunga") |
| Image Size |
7 1/4 x 9 7/8 visible image
(Frame 11 1/8 x 13 5/8 overall)
|
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading;
"burnishing" to black hair areas;
crisp lines, highly detailed carving.
|
| Condition |
Appears Good. Excellent colors.
(Toning; center-fold; scattered marks; wear;
water-staining along bottom;
faint "censor" seal stamping within image.)
(Not examed outside frame.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Highly detailed and colorful "shunga" image of an amourous couple.
Nice 1960/70's vintage framing -- ready for display.
|
| Item # |
GG-188 |
| Price |
$75.00 Special (Sold/RL)
(or $595.00 set of 8 prints)
(reg $125.00)
(Guaranteed original ca1830/50's)
|