Stanley’s Auction
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A frame of a Japanese ‘lady’ woodblock print (ukiyo-e)
Depic…
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286
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A frame of a Japanese ‘lady’ woodblock print (ukiyo-e)
Depic…
See original version (French)
Estimate €50 - €100
Voluntary lot
Description
A frame of a Japanese ‘lady’ woodblock print (ukiyo-e)
Depicting a noblewoman from the Heian period seated in a formal kneeling posture. She has long, straight black hair and pale, stylised facial features typical of classical Japanese court portraiture. She wears layered juni-hitoe court robes: a soft off-white outer kimono with sleeves featuring subtle woven patterns, lined with vibrant scarlet red fabric. A dark charcoal-grey lower garment is tied around her waist.
19th/20th century. L: 51 x 35 cm.
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Pictures credits:
SANCHEZ Hugo
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