three-japanese-woodblock-prints
Lot 3035
Three Japanese Woodblock Prints
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Includes a woodblock print circa 1858 by Utagawa Hiroshige II (Shigenobu) (1826-1869) entitled Sanno Festival Parade (Sanno matsuri), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho)," professionally framed with triple mats and gilt frame (extensive fading to color; rubbing and wear to surface; some stains spots; not examined outside of the frame), and a woodblock print by Katsukawa Shuntei (1770–1820) from the Chushingura series of a bride's journey, Mount Fuji looming above the traveling party, framed over a mat with silk and gilt mat surround and gilt frame (trimmed; extensive fading to color; rubbing and wear to surface; scattered stains and foxing spots; not examined outside of the frame), and a later reproduction of a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige of an elegant lady standing on a boat under a pine tree branch looking out over the water with the moon above, professionally framed with triple mats and gilt frame (some fading to color; not examined outside of the frame).

Frame dimensions (largest) 17 5/8 x 21 7/8

Private Collection, Virginia