Block 62

Lot 88. THE DREAM OF THE FOX’S WEDDING

Lot 88. THE DREAM OF THE FOX’S WEDDING

Image is an example of the same subject and may be a portion of the triptych. Los Angeles County Museum of Art

UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI (B. 1769, d. 1825)

A young woman in the parlor of a great house has fallen asleep seated before a hibachi and is dreaming, while her maids are playing Uta-garuta, or Poem-cards, a game like that of “Authors.”

Oban triptych. Signed: Toyokuni ga. Publisher: Eijudo. About 1790. Fine impression. Good condition; colors somewhat faded.

Purchaser: Mr. Richmond
Price: $60.00

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