Torii Kiyotsune
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Lot 34. ONOE KIKUGORO AS SHIGETADA; ICHIMURA KAMEZO AS KEIJO NO JIRO
TORII KIYOTSUNE (Worked c.1750-1770) Drama, “Chushin Iroha Soga,” Ichimura theatre, first month Horeki 3, i.e., February, 1753. Hoso-e. Printed in beni, taisha (Indian red), green, and black. Signed: Torii Kiyotsune. Publisher: Suzuki. 1753. Purchaser: Anna C. Pellen Price: $15.00 |
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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 36. ICHIKAWA RAIZO AS UMEOMARU
Image of actual item from the Frederic May sale catalog TORII KIYOTSUNE (Worked c.1750-1770) In “Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami,” Nakamura theatre, fifth month, Horeki 14, i.e., June, 1764. Hoso-e. Printed in beni, blue, yellow, and black. Signed: Torii Kiyotsune ga. Publisher: Nishimi-ya. Fine impression. In remarkable preservation: colors as when first printed. 1764. Purchaser: Joseph…
