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The Property of a Lady Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792) The actor Segawa Kikunojo III in...
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Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792), The actor Segawa Kikunojo III in an onnagata role
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Hammer Price: Unsold
Description
The Property of a Lady
Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792)
The actor Segawa Kikunojo III in an onnagata role
Edo period, 18th century
woodblock print, depicting the actor Segawa Kikunojo III in a female role holding a fan decorated with stylised chrysanthemums, before a stand containing cricket cages, signed Shunsho ga (Pictured by Shunsho), circa 1780s
Vertical hosoban: 31.6 x 14.2 cm.
Segawa Kikunojo III (1751-1810) was one of the most famous kabuki actors of his day and was celebrated for his proficiency at female (onnagata) roles.
Condition Report:
Good impression, generally good colour, colours with some slight fading and oxidisation, slight wear to top edge, a tiny nick to the bottom left corner, slight foxing, paper slightly thin in places, the reverse with slight tape residue to the top left and right corners, the bottom right corner of verso with collector's seal showing through slightly to the front of the print.
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