(5) Framed Offset Color Prints Of Japanese Kabuki Actors

Lot description

(lot of 5) Framed offset lithograph prints on paper of kabuki actors, including: (2) with each frame containing two prints, comprising: (one) Bando Shiuka in the role of Shiraito of Hashimotoya, after Utagawa Kunisada/ Utagawa Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786-1865), (one) Segawa Kikunojo in the role of Oshizu, after Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, fl.1794-1795), (one) Segawa Tomisaburo II in the role of Yadorigi, after Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, fl.1794-1795), (one) Sanogawa Ichimatsu III in the role of Onayo of Gion, after Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, fl.1794-1795); each sight: approx 9.5"h, 6.5"w, overall: 27.75"h, 13.5"w; (2) with each frame containing eight prints, most after Toshusai Shakaru (Japanese, 18th c., active 1794-1795), highlights include: (one) Ichikawa Omezo I in the role of Yakko Ippei, (one) Otani Oniji III in the role of Edobei, (one) Tanimura Torazo in the role of Washizuka Hachiheiji, (one) Ichikawa Ebizo IV in the role of Takemura Sadanoshin, each sight: approx 9.5"h, 6.5"w, overall: 50.75"h, 21.5"w; (1) with frame containing four prints, comprising: (one) Ichikawa Hakuen I in the role of Fujiwara no Suketsune, after Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769-1825), (one) Ichikawa Danjuro VII in the role of Kan Shojo, after Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865), (one) Ichikawa Omezo, after Kabukido Enkyo (Japanese, 1749-1803), (one) Nizaemon Kataoka, after Katsukawa Shunko (Japanese, 1743-1812), each sight: approx 9.5"h, 6.5"w, overall: 50.75"h, 13.75"w; 43lbs total