Utagawa Kunisada Ukiyo-e Woodblock "Poet No. 77 - Sutoku-in", circa 1847
Item Details
Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞, Japanese, 1786 – 1865), also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (三代歌川豊国)
Poet No. 77 – Sutoku-in (七十七番 崇徳院), circa 1847
Woodblock on paper
Signed in block to the left with toshidama seal
From the series A Pictorial Commentary on One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (百人一首絵抄)
Published by Sanoya Kihei (Kikakudô)
Muramatsu and Yoshimura censor seals to the right
Presented in a gilt wood and gesso Art Nouveau style frame
Provenance
From the archives of Samuel Marx (1902 New York City – 1992 Los Angeles).
Samuel Marx began his career in 1930 as a story editor for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer then went on to produce popular films to include Lassie Come Home and Son of Lassie. In 1990, Marx co-authored the book Deadly Illusions; Jean Harlow And The Murder Of Paul Bern in which his sleuthing efforts unfold the mysterious details surrounding his friends alleged suicide.
- Item not examined outside of mounting
Condition
- toning to paper; some fading to colors; minor marks; foxing and discoloration to the mat; minor abrasions, nicks, and marks to the frame.
Dimensions
- measures frame; visible image measures 9.25" W x 13.25" H.
Item #
ITMG104866
