Lot 387 - A215AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Friday, 05. December 2025, 02.00 PM
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797–1861): 52 SHEETS OF THE SEICHU GISHIDEN SERIES
Japan, 1847/1848, ôban format, approx. 36.5 × 25 cm.
The complete series, consisting of a title page and 51 portraits of the 47 rônin with text, entitled Seichû gishi den (Stories of the True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai), 2 with the addition 'kigen' (origin). Signed Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga and mostly Yoshi kiri seal, publisher Ebiya Rinnosuke (Kaijudô), varying censor's seals. In slipcase. (52)
Provenance: Swiss private collection, acquired in January 1973 from Wood Block Prints, Matsushita Associates, Inc. Shibuya, Tokyo (invoice available).
CHF 15 000 / 20 000 | (€ 15 460 / 20 620)
Sold for CHF 32 500 (including buyer's premium)