Shunkôsai Hokushû 春好斎北洲 ALSO KNOWN AS Shunkō IV (JAPAN, 1802-1832) The kabuki theater play ‘Godairki koi no fūjime’ (五大力恋緘) with actor Nakamura Shikan II as Wakatō Hachiemon in the left pane Rare Osaka school tetraptych of oban tata-e woodblock prints 35,5 x 97,5 cm Provenance: A large collection of 100+ Japanese woodblock prints, properties from a French collector. Notes: Shunkōsai Hokushū, who is also known as Shunkō IV, was a designer of ukiyo-estyle Japanese woodblock printsin Osaka who was active from about 1802 to 1832. He is known to have been a student of Shōkōsai Hambei, and may have also studied with Hokusai. Compare with this print (click HERE), this other print (click HERE) and that print (click HERE), all preserved in museal collections. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.