Lot
518
EISHO: oban tate-e (38.2 x 25.4cm.); a bust portrait of the courtesan Wakamurasaki of the Tsunotamaya playing with goldfish in a glass containerset against a greyish-blue background, from the series Kakuchu bijin kurabe ''Comparison of beauties in the licensed quarters'', signed Chokosai Eisho ga and published by Yamaguchiya Chusuke--good impression, slight moisture stains, some stains near edges, several minor holes near corners
Price realised
USD 63,000
Estimate
USD 40,000 - USD 60,000
EISHO: oban tate-e (38.2 x 25.4cm.); a bust portrait of the courtesan Wakamurasaki of the Tsunotamaya playing with goldfish in a glass containerset against a greyish-blue background, from the series Kakuchu bijin kurabe "Comparison of beauties in the licensed quarters", signed Chokosai Eisho ga and published by Yamaguchiya Chusuke--good impression, slight moisture stains, some stains near edges, several minor holes near corners