Toshusai Sharaku
Arashi Ryuzo II as the Moneylender Ishibe
Found at
Sothebys,
London
Masters of the Woodblock: Important Japanese Prints, Lot 21
14. Jul - 21. Jul 2022
Masters of the Woodblock: Important Japanese Prints, Lot 21
14. Jul - 21. Jul 2022
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
The Property of a Lady
Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795)
The actor Arashi Ryuzo II in the role of the Moneylender Ishibe Kinkichi
Edo period, late 18<sup>th </sup>century
woodblock print, dark silver mica ground, signed Toshusai Sharaku ga (Pictured by Toshusai Sharaku), censor's seal kiwame (approved), published by Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo), 5th month 1794; with collector's seal TSN
Vertical oban: 36.5 x 24.5 cm., 14⅜ x 9⅝ in.
Theodor Scheiwe (1897-1983) | Christie's, London, Important Japanese Works of Art, 14 - 15 June 1989, Lot 565.
Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795)
The actor Arashi Ryuzo II in the role of the Moneylender Ishibe Kinkichi
Edo period, late 18<sup>th </sup>century
woodblock print, dark silver mica ground, signed Toshusai Sharaku ga (Pictured by Toshusai Sharaku), censor's seal kiwame (approved), published by Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo), 5th month 1794; with collector's seal TSN
Vertical oban: 36.5 x 24.5 cm., 14⅜ x 9⅝ in.
Theodor Scheiwe (1897-1983) | Christie's, London, Important Japanese Works of Art, 14 - 15 June 1989, Lot 565.
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