Bidspirit auction | Aft. Toyohara Chikanobu Setsugekka Woodblock


Aft. Toyohara Chikanobu Setsugekka Woodblock Print - After Toyohara Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912). Japanese nishiki-e bijin-ga woodblock print from the ”Setsugekka (Snow, Moon, and Flowers)” portfolio. Depicting a woman seated in an interior scene, her right hand concealed within the obi of her kimono. Published by Matsuki Heikichi, Tokyo. Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Sight; height: 13 3/4 in x width: 9 3/4 in. Framed; height: 20 in x width: 16 1/4 in x depth: 1 in. Condition: There is a tideline along the lower edge of the work which does not appear to affect the artwork. The print is floated in frame. Creases throughout the print including a large one running diagonally from the upper left corner to the lower right edge. There is a small tear along the upper right corner. Verso not inspected. The work is floated in frame. Not inspected out of frame. Framed under glass; some wear to the frame. It appears the print may be laid down onto the backing.