ID 1122045
Lot 28 | Keisai Eisen (1790–1848) | A geisha writing a letter | Edo period, 19th century
Estimate value
£ 1 000 – 1 500
A geisha writing a letter
Edo period, 19th century
Woodblock print, from the series Customs of the Floating World: A Contest of Beautiful Women (Ukiyo fuzoku bijo kurabe), signed Keisai Eisen ga (Pictured by Keisai Eisen), censor’s seal kiwame (approved), published by Wakasaya Yoichi (Jakurindo), circa 1823-24
Vertical oban: 36.6 x 25.4 cm., 14½ x 10 in.
| Historical era: | Edo period |
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| Auction house category: | Old Art Paintings - Drawings - Graphics |
| Historical era: | Edo period |
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| Auction house category: | Old Art Paintings - Drawings - Graphics |
| Address of auction |
Sotheby´s 34-35 New Bond Street W1A 2AA London United Kingdom | ||||
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