Lot 197: Gosotei Hirosada (fl. circa 1847-1863) and others Fine Japanese Art

Mid 19th century Comprising eight chuban Osaka actor triptychs: five by Hirosada, including one of Act 3 from the series Kanadehon chushingura (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers), depicting Nakamura Tomozo as Bannai, Kataoka Gado II as Hayano Kanpei and Sawamura Kito as Okaru, other series including Furyu hokku awase (A Collection of Elegant Poems) and Shiguregasa (Umbrella for Winter Drizzle); one by Yoshitaki from the series Iro kurabe kokonoe nishiki (Comparing the Charms of Nine Brocades); one by Kunimasa from the series Honcho gishinden (Tales of Honour and Fidelity in Our Country), depicting Jitsukawa Enzaburo as Heiji Kagetaka, Ichikawa Shiko II as Kajiwara Genta and Arashi Sanemon IX as Chidori; the last by Kunishige from the series Hankajin yuden (Tales of Distinguished and Brave Persons), depicting Jitsukawa Enzaburo as Hata no Kawakatsu on the right panel; variously published, variously signed. Each triptych approx. 25.1cm x 52.6cm (9 7/8in x 20 11/16in). (8).

25.1cm x 52.6cm