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Lot 0139: AFTER KITAGAWA UTAMARO INK AND WATERCOLOR PAINTING

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Watercolor and ink on paper painting. After the original woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, 1753 to 1806, a Japanese artist of ukiyo-e genre who is best known for his bijin okubi-e, so-called large-headed pictures of beautiful women of the 1790s. The artwork depicts a double portrait of a man and woman. Inscriptions in Japanese on the left. Titled The Lovers Mikkatsu and Akaneya Hanschichi. From the series An Array of Passionate Lovers, 1797–1798. White mat, black frame. Collectible Oriental Asian Graphic Art.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Has creases. Small stains. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Frame 15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. Inside matte 11 x 7 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Winning Bid $50.00