Series: Genji Monogatari gojûyon jô ( 源氏物語 )
Artist: Ikkeisai Yoshiiku ( 歌川 芳幾, 1833 - February 6, 1904 )
Date: 1871 / ( 1872 ? )
Publisher: Yoruzuya Magobei
Size: chūban yoko-e (in: 9 ⅝" X 6 ¾ / cm. 23 ¾ X 17 ¼ )
Period: Meiji
print #12 of a chuban format series 'Genji gojûyon jô' (Folding book of the 54 chapters of the Tale of the Genji). The series was originally issued on a oban sheet of paper that was cut in half.
The Tale of Genji (源氏物語 Genji monogatari) is a classic work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early years of the 11th century, around the peak of the Heian period and was a common subject in Japanese paintings and woodblock prints by many artists
Condition issues:
Print has backing attached & is paper hinged to matting
Was professionally matted in frame somewhere between 1978 - 1997 by Arnould Gallery, Marblehead, Massachusetts. Gallery affirms that matte, backing & hinges, etc used were acid free, however, can not ascertain whether or not if backing was added by them or existed on print prior to matting & framing, and if affixed prior to framing if it's acid free or not. Sealed paper backing of frame with gallery decal removed to inspect print when I purchased it.
Small hole, has fold line down center, spotting, etc (not sure if it's been trimmed or not, but is very possible it has)
For Sale $150 usd / obo + shipping & insurance
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