KATSUKAWA SHUNKO: <I>oban tate-e</I> (36.8 x 25.7 cm.); a standing portrait in the ring of the wrestlers Itsukushima, Koshinoto and Taki no ue, identifed on their <I>keshomawashi</I>, blue background, signed <I>Shunko ga</I> and published by Toshimaya Bunjiemon- good impression, slight faded, a few small stains and pin holes | Christie's

Sale 7960

The Lawrence Bickford Collection of Japanese Wrestler Prints

New York, Park Avenue

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25 October 1994

Browse Sale

Lot 28

KATSUKAWA SHUNKO: oban tate-e (36.8 x 25.7 cm.); a standing portrait in the ring of the wrestlers Itsukushima, Koshinoto and Taki no ue, identifed on their keshomawashi, blue background, signed Shunko ga and published by Toshimaya Bunjiemon- good impression, slight faded, a few small stains and pin holes

Price realised

USD 7,475

Estimate

USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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KATSUKAWA SHUNKO: oban tate-e (36.8 x 25.7 cm.); a standing portrait in the ring of the wrestlers Itsukushima, Koshinoto and Taki no ue, identifed on their keshomawashi, blue background, signed Shunko ga and published by Toshimaya Bunjiemon- good impression, slight faded, a few small stains and pin holes

Provenance

Frank Lloyd Wright
Blanche B. McFetridge, sold Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, November 20-21, 1969, lot 94, illustrated
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