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Kaoru Saito born 1931 - The Tale of Genji - E-Awase
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The Tale of Genji - E-Awase
by Kaoru Saito born 1931
| Item # |
Bidder |
Bid in USD |
Winning Bid? |
Date |
Time |
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| 56328 |
cjrock |
USD300 |
yes |
Saturday, May 18, 2013 |
4:09:13 PM |
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| Reserve |
$300 = €243 |
| Highest Bid |
$300 = €243 |
| Buyer's Commission |
20.00% on top of the hammered price |
| VAT |
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| High Bidder |
cjrock |
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| Title |
The Tale of Genji - E-Awase |
| Artist |
Kaoru Saito born 1931 |
| Description |
Chapter 17 ("E-Awase") from "the Tale of Genji", which was written by Lady Murasaki-shikibu in the Heian Period. The novel chronicled the life of prince Genji and the people around him in the court. Countless stories, films, poems and paintings have been made after this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature.
Prince Genji and To no Chujo compete the favor of Emperor Suzaku. |
| Signature |
"Kaoru S." in pencil on the lower margin. |
| Dated |
Ca. 1980. |
| Medium/Technique |
Mezzotint. |
| Impression |
Excellent ... Printed on a thick, laid paper. |
| Colors |
Excellent. |
| Condition |
Excellent. |
| Edition Size |
85 |
| Numbered |
42 / 85 |
| Note |
The print comes in the original, decorative folder. |
| Width Item |
15.0 inches = 38.0 cm |
| Height Item |
17.9 inches = 45.5 cm |
| Width Image |
8.5 inches = 21.5 cm |
| Height Image |
8.9 inches = 22.5 cm |
| Width Mat |
15.4 inches = 39.0 cm |
| Height Mat |
18.9 inches = 48.0 cm |
| Class |
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Dispatch Mode |
Duration |
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per Item |
| M |
Medium-sized prints. |
Flat package by air. |
5-15 days |
yes |
$58 |
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