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Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780-1850)
Top-Shell and Various Shells, circa 1825
Surimono woodblock print with gaufrage, embellished with silver mica
8-1/8 x 7-1/8 inches (20.6 x 18.1 cm) (sheet, shikishiban)
Signed: Oju Hokkei ga

Property from the Nelkin Collection


More information about Totoya Hokkei Artist.

Condition Report*: Print presents well. The condition of the work is consistent with its age. Work is laid to a backing sheet. Minor toning to sheet; primarily evident verso. Mild to moderate fading to inked colors primarily evident in the lack of lower green ink and center yellow ink. Moderate accretions throughout the sheet, with some heavier areas along extreme edges. Some mild handling dents with mild creasing throughout sheet appearing heaviest along laid chain lines. Some minor skinning and vestiges of hinging along upper edge verso. A few minor marks/spots of stray ink verso. Unframed. No tears or losses to the sheet observed.
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Auction Dates
September, 2024
25th Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Sep 25, 2024 for: $2,500.00
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