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Hughes is pleased to present our July Art & Design Auction, featuring 18th, 19th and Early 20th Century European & American oil paintings, Spanish Revival and California Mission Revival furniture and lighting, European decorative arts, porcelain and fine china, antique leather bound books, antique Americana, Persian rugs, and much more.
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Lot 273

Three Woodblocks by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Kabuki Actors and Scenes

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $25,000

Kabuki Actor Portrait, 1860. Seals imbedded in the woodblock. Ukiyo-e print depicts a kabuki actor in costume. Dimensions: Visible image is approximately 14.75 in H x 10.75 in W. Backing paper is approximately 18 in H x 12 in W. Weighs approximately 1 lbs. Creases throughout. Tears along the perimeter. Discoloration throughout. Tape residue on the back side. 

Kabuki Scene, 1855. Seals imbedded in the woodblock. Ukiyo-e print depicts kabuki actors Kitahachi, Yajirobei, and Tarafuku and Okame. Dimensions: Approximately 14 in H x 9.5 in W. Weighs approximately 1 lbs. Creases throughout. Tears along the perimeter. Discoloration throughout. Small holes from previous binding. 

Diptych Print, Kabuki Scene. Seals imbedded in the woodblock of each print. Ukiyo-e print depicts a Kabuki scene. Dimensions: Each print is approximately 14.75 in H x 9.5 in W. Weighs approximately 1 lbs. Creases throughout. Tears along the perimeter. Discoloration throughout. Holes from bookworms. 

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Wednesday, July 8, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Provenance

Private Estate, Los Angeles, California

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