Armand de Richelieu
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Lot 35. SCENE FROM THE SECOND ACT OF “EDO MURASAKI NEMOTO SOGA”
TORII KIYOTSUNE (Worked c.1750-1770) Ichimura theatre, spring of 1761. The second Segawa Kikunojo as Yaoya Oshichi; Ichimura Kichigoro as Asahina. The play was a curious medley in which popular characters from other plays were introduced. Danjuro appeared in two roles, Kikunojo in four. Hoso-e. Printed in orange-tan, beni, green, and black — an unusual combination.…
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Lot 77. A DETENTION
KATSUKAWA SHUNCHO (Worked c. 1770—1796) Another impression. Large moth hole across the man’s obi and hand, patched so as not to be very conspicuous. Three prints of the Imoseyama Go-mai Tsuzuki series of five, and one duplicate. The meaning of the title is not clear. Chuban. Signed: Shuncho ga. About 1783. Purchaser: Armand de Richelieu…
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Lot 86. TWO GEISHA AT THE MASAKI SHRINE
KATSUKAWA SHUNCHO (Worked c. 1770—1796) One of the series Edo no Ju sha. Ten Edo Shrines. Koban. Signed: Shuncho ga. About 1791. Purchaser: Armand de Richelieu Price: $7.50 |
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Lot 99. YAYOI. THE THIRD MONTH
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (B. 1760, d. 1849) Boys celebrating the Hina Matsuri or Doll Festival. Series: Furyu Kodomo Asobi Gosekku. Elegant Boys’ Sports on the Five Festival Days. Oban. Signed: Gunbatei zu, the rarest of Hokusai’s signatures and one of the earliest. Publisher: Omi-ya. Purchaser: Armand de Richelieu Price: $12.50 |
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Lot 100. BOYS CELEBRATING THE BOYS’ FESTIVAL
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (B. 1760, d. 1849) Fifth day of the fifth month. Same series as the preceding lot; but this sheet not signed. Purchaser: Armand de Richelieu Price: $7.50 |