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Utagawa Toyokuni — The actors Sawamura Sojuro III and Bando Hikosaburo III in the roles of Prince Koretaka (Koretaka Shinno) and Bando Taro performing in the play Gin Sekai Matsu ni Yukihira at the Kiri-za Theatre | Edo period, late 18th century

The actors Sawamura Sojuro III and Bando Hikosaburo III in the roles of Prince Koretaka (Koretaka Shinno) and Bando Taro performing in the play Gin Sekai Matsu ni Yukihira at the Kiri-za Theatre | Edo period, late 18th century

A theatrical woodblock print depicting two renowned Edo period actors in their roles within the play performed at the Kiri-za Theatre. The composition captures the dramatic costuming and dynamic performance typical of kabuki theatre prints.

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Fine Japanese Prints

December 6, 2021

Estimate: $8,000 – $10,000

Lot 15

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The actors Sawamura Sojuro III and Bando Hikosaburo III in the roles of Prince Koretaka (Koretaka Shinno) and Bando Taro performing in the play Gin Sekai Matsu ni Yukihira at the Kiri-za Theatre | Edo period, late 18th century

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Utagawa Toyokuni, The actors Sawamura Sojuro III and Bando Hikosaburo III in the roles of Prince Koretaka (Koretaka Shinno) and Bando Taro performing in the play Gin Sekai Matsu ni Yukihira at the Kiri-za Theatre | Edo period, late 18th century

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