Lot 198: Gosotei Hirosada (fl. circa 1847-1863) and others Fine Japanese Art

Mid 19th century Comprising 11 chuban Osaka actor diptychs and five mini prints: 11 diptychs by Hirosada, including two of the Acts 7 and 10 from the series Kanadehon chushingura (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers), two from the series Chuko buyuden (Tales of Loyalty, Bravery and Filial Devotion), one titledNatsumatsuri chukoden (The Summer Festival: A Tale of Loyalty and Filial Piety) depicting Nakamura Utaemon IV as Danshichi Kurobei and two identical prints, of slightly different impressions, titled Natsumatsuri chuko kagami (The Summer Festival: Mirror of Loyalty and Filial Piety), variously published, all signed Hirosada; five mini prints of actor portraits with indecipherable signatures, some unsigned. The smallest 12.5cm x 8cm (4 15/16in x 3 1/8in), the largest 25cm x 36.8cm (9 7/8in x 14½in). (16).

12.5cm x 8cm