Lot 21 ORIGINAL WOODBLOCK PRINT BY TOYOHARA CHIKANOBU OF 5 KABUKI ACTORS

An original Japanese woodblock print 木版画 (nishiki-e) by Toyohara Chikanobu 豊原周延 (Chikanobu Yôshû 楊洲周延, 1838–1912), depicting five Kabuki actors set against a vivid red background. Three of the actors represent a samurai from the Ichikawa clan 市川.

Period: Japan – Meiji period, 1885 (Meiji 18), October 9
Dimensions:
Print: Vertical ôban triptych 大判三枚続, Height 36.8 cm, Width 72.3 cm
Frame dimensions: Height 44.5 cm, Width 93.5 cm, Depth 2.8 cm
Signed: Yôshû Chikanobu 楊洲周延 (on the right sheet)

Mounted on a powder blue silk background and presented in a wooden frame fitted with an acrylic plate.

In a very good condition with some minor discolouration. Frame and acrylic plate with wear, and restoration of the reverse. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.