Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
Lot 289:
Wearing flowing blue robe and elaborate headdress, onlookers are captivated by her outfit and style. With a lovely Chinese blue and white vase in the background, and cloud like wisps overhead, there’s more to the painting than one initially sees. Similar in style to the ‘Courtesan Usugumo of the Miura House’ the story tells of an Edo period Green House (brothel). Size 22 1/4" H x 16 3/4" W, sight 15" H x 10" W
Condition: As-is condition with soiling and staining throughout, has not been examined outside of frame, frame in as-is condition with minor losses throughout.
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