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The Sokolov Collection — Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) Two woodblock prints, Edo period, 19th century
The Sokolov Collection

Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) Two woodblock prints, Edo period, 19th century

Two woodblock prints by Utagawa Toyokuni, a celebrated actor portraiture specialist of the Edo period. These prints represent the actor-e genre for which Toyokuni became renowned.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection

May 21, 2021

Estimate: $1,400 – $1,700

Lot 46

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The Sokolov Collection, Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) Two woodblock prints, Edo period, 19th century

Two woodblock prints by Utagawa Toyokuni, a celebrated actor portraiture specialist of the Edo period. These prints represent the actor-e genre for which Toyokuni became renowned.

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

Related themes

Kabuki, Theater, Utagawa Toyokuni, 19th Century, Japanese Art, Edo Period, Actor Portraiture, Woodblock Print

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