Important Art & Antiques Auction in September
Lot 206:
Pair of Shiba Kokan (1747-1818) Japanese Woodblock prints. Each work sight measure 5 inches wide by 7 inches long, The glass covered frames measure 11 inches wide by 14 inches long.Shiba Kokan, born Ando Kichiro or Katsusaburo, was a Japanese painter and printmaker of the Edo period, famous both for his Western-style yoga paintings, in imitation of Dutch oil painting styles, methods, and themes, which he painted as Kokan, and his ukiyo-e prints, which he created under the name Harushige, but also producing forgeries of the works of Suzuki Harunobu. He is said to have boasted of his ability to forge the great master so well. He also was engaged in Western learning (Rangaku) in the field of astronomy.
Condition: NOT EXAMINED out of frame Frame.Very good color and rich impressions, Appear to be in very Good Used condition.Ready to hang & display.All lots are sold As Is and we always ask all to attend the preview in our showroom prior to the sale and to examine all lots in person. If bidding on line , please examine all posted images and if you have any questions please email us before the auction begins.
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