Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki, 1871-1945) | Geisha sitting by a brazier | Taisho period, early 20th century
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November 18, 02:35 PM GMT
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki, 1871-1945)
Geisha sitting by a brazier
Taisho period, early 20th century
woodblock print, signed Hiroaki, sealed Shotei, publisher's circular seal Watanabe (Watanabe Shozaburo), dated Taisho juyonen nigatsu saku (made in February, 1925), red limited edition seal to the reverse Hyaku mai kagiri zeppan dai gojukyu ban (limited edition of 100, number 59)
Vertical oban: 41.7 x 26.5 cm., 16½ x 10½ in.
The contours of the face have been unusually printed with a red ink line block. For a similar impression in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, accession number 2002.161.98, go to:
https://collections.artsmia.org/art/62342/woman-sitting-by-a-brazier-takahashi-hiroaki