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| Artist: | Kunisada (Magicians) |
| Date: | January 1864 |
| Size/Format: | Oban Tate-e, 14.25 by 9.75 inches |
| Description: | An unidentified actor in court robes stands before a group of foxes. |
| Series: | A Contest of Magic Scenes |
| Publisher: | Hirayano Shinzo |
| Condition: | Slight trimming, otherwise pristine. |
| Impression: | Fine |
| Notes: | From the 'de-luxe' first state printing. For this series, the publisher used the finest materials, thick hosho paper and specially mixed inks. The printing quality is extraordinary and incorporates raised printing, burnishing, metallic embellishment, mica and gofun. The effect is quite breathtaking and imparts an almost three-dimensional quality to the images. |
| Price: | £880 (SOLD) |
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