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Yamamura Koka (Toyonari)

Lot 61062
Ichikawa Shocho II as Oman; Nakamura Utaemon V as Owasa; Nakamura Ganjiro I as Akane Hanshichi; Matsumoto Koshiro VII as Sukeroku, from the series Flowers of the Theatrical World (Rien no Hana) (four works), 1920
Woodblock prints embellished with mica

16,3 x 11,5 in (41.3 x 29.2 cm)

Lot 61062
Ichikawa Shocho II as Oman; Nakamura Utaemon V as Owasa; Nakamura Ganjiro I as Akane Hanshichi; Matsumoto Koshiro VII as Sukeroku, from the series Flowers of the Theatrical World (Rien no Hana) (four works), 19209
Woodblock prints embellished with mica
16,3 x 11,5 in (41.3 x 29.2 cm)

Estimate: US$ 2,500 - 3,000
€ 2,300 - 2,700
Auction: 4 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Sep 25, 2024
Auction number: 8152
Auction name: Japanese Woodblock Prints from The Nelkin Collection Part II Signature® Auction

Lot Details
Yamamura Kōka (Toyonari) (Japanese, 1885-1942) Ichikawa Shōchō II as Oman; Nakamura Utaemon V as Owasa; Nakamura Ganjirō I as Akane Hanshichi; Matsumoto Kōshirō VII as Sukeroku, all from the series Flowers of the Theatrical World (Rien no Hana) (four works), circa 1920 (Taishō 9) Woodblock prints embellished with mica 16-1/4 x 11-1/2 inches (41.3 x 29.2 cm) (each sheet, ōban) Each signed: Toyonari ga; with the artist's red ink seal Property from the Nelkin Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Prints present well with sparkling mica backgrounds. Mild toning throughout sheets, appearing slightly heavier verso; inked colors still appear vibrant. Mild to moderate handling dents/creasing throughout sheets, creasing primarily evident at corners. Mild losses to the mica ground primarily evident along upper edges, consistent with age and handling. Vestiges of hinging in verso corners. Unframed.
Lot Details
Yamamura Kōka (Toyonari) (Japanese, 1885-1942) Ichikawa Shōchō II as Oman; Nakamura Utaemon V as Owasa; Nakamura Ganjirō I as Akane Hanshichi; Matsumoto Kōshirō VII as Sukeroku, all from the series Flowers of the Theatrical World (Rien no Hana) (four works), circa 1920 (Taishō 9) Woodblock prints embellished with mica 16-1/4 x 11-1/2 inches (41.3 x 29.2 cm) (each sheet, ōban) Each signed: Toyonari ga; with the artist's red ink seal Property from the Nelkin Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Prints present well with sparkling mica backgrounds. Mild toning throughout sheets, appearing slightly heavier verso; inked colors still appear vibrant. Mild to moderate handling dents/creasing throughout sheets, creasing primarily evident at corners. Mild losses to the mica ground primarily evident along upper edges, consistent with age and handling. Vestiges of hinging in verso corners. Unframed.

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