Summer Twilight on the Banks of the Sumida
40 cms x 26 cms (15.75 ins x 10.25 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Canadian and International Prints and Photography" held on Sun, Sep 22, 2024.
Lot 24
Lot 24
Estimate: CAD $240 - $300
Realised: CAD $188
Realised: CAD $188
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
This is a 1970 print from wood blocks, printed by The Japan Association for the 1970 World Exposition for a very limited edition portfolio Selected Masters of Ukiyo-e Prints. This print can also be found in many important collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Notes:
Torii Kiyonaga was born in 1752, and began training under Torii Kiyomitsu at age 14. He became a great master of the full colour nishiki-e and of the bijou-ga (images of beautiful women). He also produced Kabuki portraits and shunga (erotic images). His work can be found in many important collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Harvard Art Museums, the British Museum (London) and the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco.
This is a 1970 print from wood blocks, printed by The Japan Association for the 1970 World Exposition for a very limited edition portfolio Selected Masters of Ukiyo-e Prints. This print can also be found in many important collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Notes:
Torii Kiyonaga was born in 1752, and began training under Torii Kiyomitsu at age 14. He became a great master of the full colour nishiki-e and of the bijou-ga (images of beautiful women). He also produced Kabuki portraits and shunga (erotic images). His work can be found in many important collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Harvard Art Museums, the British Museum (London) and the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.