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HARUKAWA GOSHICHI (1776–1831)
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11
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HARUKAWA GOSHICHI (1776–1831)
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
HARUKAWA GOSHICHI (1776–1831)
A polychrome kakejiku on paper, depicting a seated courtesan, leaning forward as she writes a love letter; a calligraphic poem in the upper section.
Signed in the lower right-hand corner: Motome ni ôjite yûjin Hôshû hitsu. (Painted by Hôshû, at the request of a friend). Seals: Kamiya Hôrai (Goshichi’s artist names).
Inscription on the reverse: acquired by Mr Itô in October of Meiji 40 (1907).
(Stains, wear and tear, minor imperfections, a few creases).
Japan, Edo period, early 19th century.
KAKEJIKU, COLOURS ON PAPER, SIGNED LOWER RIGHT, JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY.
DIM. 115 X 28.5 CM (45 1/4 X 11 1/4 IN.)
About the artist: a pupil of Harukawa Eizan, whose name he adopted; best known for his woodblock prints and surimono in the style of Utamaro.
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About the sale
THE BERNARD ROUSSEAU COLLECTION – DRAWINGS BY HOKUSAI, PAINTINGS FROM JAPAN AND CHINA
Auction location
Auction time
10/22/2026 at 3:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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