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Katsukawa Shuntei — The actors Matsumoto Koshiro V, Iwai Hanshiro V and Suketakaya Shirogoro | Edo period, 19th century
Katsukawa Shuntei

The actors Matsumoto Koshiro V, Iwai Hanshiro V and Suketakaya Shirogoro | Edo period, 19th century

A theatrical print featuring three celebrated Edo period actors in their respective roles. The composition showcases the distinctive style of kabuki portraiture and performance documentation.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Japanese Prints

December 9, 2022

Estimate: $800 – $1,000

Lot 16

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Katsukawa Shuntei, The actors Matsumoto Koshiro V, Iwai Hanshiro V and Suketakaya Shirogoro | Edo period, 19th century

A theatrical print featuring three celebrated Edo period actors in their respective roles. The composition showcases the distinctive style of kabuki portraiture and performance documentation.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Kabuki, Theater, 19th Century, Ukiyo-e, Actors, Edo Period, Performance, Matsumoto Koshiro V, Iwai Hanshiro V, Katsukawa Shuntei