Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

LOT 42

Lot 42

Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto

Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto
Lot 42 Details
Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto

FIVE VOLUMES OF KIMONO PATTERNS

Published Meiji 21 to 22 (1889-90) in Kyoto and containing five string tied volumes in original card vase, each volume containing roughly 35 woodblock prints depicting kimono designs. Each volume titled by Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924)
14.6" x 10.2" x 2.4" — 37 x 26 x 6 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $799.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto
  • Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto
  • Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto
  • Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto
  • Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto
  • Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto
  • Geirindo Publishers, Kyoto
Provenance:

A Collection of East Asian Art Books from a Vancouver Collection (lots 42-45)

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