LOT 0018 KUNIYOSHI, Utagawa (1797-1861): The province of Shima
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Artist: KUNIYOSHI, Utagawa (1797-1861)Title: The province of ShimaSeries: Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces of Greater JapanDate: c. 1845Medium: Preparatory brush drawing, black ink on paperSize/Format: c. 13.5" x 10.5"Desciption: A genuine, almost finished preparatory drawing for Kuniyoshi's published woodblock print series of sixty-seven historical and legendary figures, set against inset pictures of the province relevant to the main subject of the print. Our drawing already shows the series title (Dai Nippon rokuju yoshu no uchi) next to the inset picture which shows a view of Shima province. In the center of the design a warrior, Tsumashiro (?), is sitting holding an open fan, behind him the head of a daimyo or shogun (?) can be seen. - Such preparatory drawings by the artists' own hands are EXTREMELY RARE. - Guaranteed to be genuine! - Provenance: Kuniyoshi' studio.Condition: Part of paper missing, not unusual for such a preparatory drawing, - else fine condition.Reserve: $390.00Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.Europe: Flat-rate of $40.00 to anywhere within Europe. International: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere else in the world.International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.Location: This item ships from GermanyYour purchase is protected:Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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