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.
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Item # |
GG-188 |
Price |
$75.00 Special (Sold/RL)
(or $595.00 set of 8 prints)
(reg $125.00)
(Guaranteed original ca1830/50's)
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