61. HOKKEI (1780-1850). Kabuki Props for Sukeroku. (Sold)
TOTOYA HOKKEI (1780-1850)
Props related to the kabuki play Sukeroku and the actor Ichikawa
Danjūrō VII: a bull’s eye patterned umbrella, a gold lacquer inro
with an ascending carp and a red delivery box for holding bowls of
noddles.
Woodblock colour print with metallic pigments details
Shikishiban surimono, 21,1x18,6 cm
Signed: Ōju Hokkei ga
Poems by Michizumi and Ryokuchikuen Fumimasu
From the series Plays of the Ichikawa Family, A Series of Three (Sanshō
ie no Gei, Sanban tsuzuki).
This series of three still-life is distinguished by the parallel lines on
the upper margin printed in gold which refer to the mimasu (three
concentric measures for rice) symbol of the Ichikawa family.
Privately printed by the Go-gawa group of poets
c. 1820
Another impression is illustrated in Mirviss. The Frank Lloyd Wright
Collection, no. 104 and discussed in detail on pp. 47-49.
Another example is in the New York Public Library no. 114093.2
lllustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei,
September 2024, no. 61.
Very good impression and colour, some light rubbing and oxidation stain
Status: Sold
Item: D 315
Props related to the kabuki play Sukeroku and the actor Ichikawa
Danjūrō VII: a bull’s eye patterned umbrella, a gold lacquer inro
with an ascending carp and a red delivery box for holding bowls of
noddles.
Woodblock colour print with metallic pigments details
Shikishiban surimono, 21,1x18,6 cm
Signed: Ōju Hokkei ga
Poems by Michizumi and Ryokuchikuen Fumimasu
From the series Plays of the Ichikawa Family, A Series of Three (Sanshō
ie no Gei, Sanban tsuzuki).
This series of three still-life is distinguished by the parallel lines on
the upper margin printed in gold which refer to the mimasu (three
concentric measures for rice) symbol of the Ichikawa family.
Privately printed by the Go-gawa group of poets
c. 1820
Another impression is illustrated in Mirviss. The Frank Lloyd Wright
Collection, no. 104 and discussed in detail on pp. 47-49.
Another example is in the New York Public Library no. 114093.2
lllustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei,
September 2024, no. 61.
Very good impression and colour, some light rubbing and oxidation stain
Status: Sold
Item: D 315