Japanese Works of Art - 17th May 2022

Lot 175

UTAGAWA YOSHITORA (ACT. C.1830-1887)

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £500

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Description

UTAGAWA YOSHITORA (ACT. C.1830-1887)

EDO AND MEIJI, 19TH CENTURY

Two Japanese woodblock print diptychs, kakemono-e (vertical hanging prints), both depicting a standing oiran wearing ornate garments, their robes decorated with patterns depicting puppies, one by Yoshitora, both signed, all approx. 35.8cm x 23.7cm. (4)