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The Sokolov Collection — Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII and Iwai Hanshiro V in the roles of Kudo Sukeyasu and Maizuri, Edo period, 19th century
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Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII and Iwai Hanshiro V in the roles of Kudo Sukeyasu and Maizuri, Edo period, 19th century

This ukiyo-e woodblock print from the Edo period depicts actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII and Iwai Hanshiro V in specific theatrical roles. Part of the Sokolov Collection, it represents Katsushika Hokusai's contributions to Japanese theatrical portraiture.

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Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection

May 21, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 38

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The Sokolov Collection, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII and Iwai Hanshiro V in the roles of Kudo Sukeyasu and Maizuri, Edo period, 19th century

This ukiyo-e woodblock print from the Edo period depicts actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII and Iwai Hanshiro V in specific theatrical roles. Part of the Sokolov Collection, it represents Katsushika Hokusai's contributions to Japanese theatrical portraiture.

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

Related themes

Theater, Japanese, Traditional, Ukiyo-e, Actors, Edo Period, Performance, Woodblock Print, Colorful, Figurative

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