Lot #227 - Two Japanese woodblock prints by Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Autumn Auction Series
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Sale Date:16 Jun 2014 ~ 11am (Lots 1 -357)
17 Jun 2014 ~ 11am (Lots 358 - 728)
17 Jun 2014 ~ 6pm (Lots 729 - 860) -
Lot #:227
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Lot Description:Two Japanese woodblock prints by Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)
One of a broken roof tile made into a toy garden; the second one of children at play, both signed and sealed; framed and glazed; together with a Japanese painting on rice paper, mounted, 19th century
Both 21.5cm x 28cm; 3rd 20cm x 28cm -
References:See 'The Art of Shibata Zeshin', Honolulu Academy of Arts 1979, cat no's 86-107 for similar woodblocks
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Notes:Zeshin was one of Japans greatest designers and artists.
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Estimate:A$1,000 - 1,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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