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Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780-1850). Cat Playing with a Toy Butterfly, from the series Thirty-six Pictures of Birds (S...
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Sold on Mar 20, 2025 for:
$5,500.00
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Description
Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780-1850)Cat Playing with a Toy Butterfly, from the series Thirty-six Pictures of Birds (Sanjuroku kinzoku), circa 1828
Surimono woodblock print, embellished with gold mica
8-5/8 x 7-5/8 inches (21.9 x 19.4 cm) (sheet, shikishiban)
Signed: Hokkei
Produced for the Shipporen Kyoka Club with their emblem in red ink
More information about Totoya Hokkei Artist.
Condition Report*:
Print presents well with playful subject matter. The condition of the work is consistent with its age. Mild accretions along edges of the sheet consistent with handling. Minor toning to the sheet, a few minor darker, scattered spots of foxing. Minor handling dents with some light creasing. Vestiges of previous mounting along verso edges. Pencil inscriptions along verso lower edge. Unframed. No tears or losses observed.
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2025 March 20 Masterpieces: Japanese Prints from the Nelkin Collection Signature® Auction #8191 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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