Asian Art Online Auction

February 25, 2016

LOT 24

Lot 24

Four Japanese Print Books

Four Japanese Print Books
Lot 24 Details
Four Japanese Print Books

Including: “The Making of a Japanese Print: Harunobu’s Heron Maid”, The Charles E. Tuttle Company, Tokyo, 1959; “Masters of the Colour Print: Hiroshige”, The Studio, London, 1929; “Japanese Masters of the Colour Print”, J. Hillier, London, Phaidon, 1954; “Surface Japan”, Don. C. Seitz, Harper and Brothers Publishers, New York, 1911

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $72
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Cover of “Hiroshige” is detached; wear consistent with age; some tearing and discolouration

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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