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Lot # 21 - Japanese Woodblock Print by Sharaku Tōshūsai — Kabuki Actor
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 09-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 16-Sep-2025 7:20:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$13.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Russo |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
A striking example of Edo-period printmaking, this framed Japanese woodblock print captures the expressive intensity of a Kabuki actor in full theatrical flourish. Attributed to Tōshūsai Sharaku, the enigmatic master of actor portraiture, the piece exemplifies the bold realism and psychological depth that defined his brief but legendary career. Medium: Traditional woodblock print in the Ukiyo-e style Subject: Kabuki actor in dramatic pose, with exaggerated facial expression and stylized hand gesture Details: Red makeup accents and traditional hairstyle Patterned robe with visible textile textures Plain background to emphasize the figure’s emotional presence Japanese calligraphy and red seals along the right margin, likely indicating artist and publisher Framing: Professionally framed under glass Ready for display; ideal for collectors of Japanese art or theater history Artist Note: Sharaku was active for less than a year (1794–1795), producing approx. 140 prints before vanishing from the art world His works are revered for their raw emotion and theatrical immediacy, often compared to Western masters like Rembrandt
Dimensions : 11 in W x 13 in H x 2 in D
Auction History
Highest bidder is Russo
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Sep-2025 6:44:27 PM | $13.00 | Russo |
| 16-Sep-2025 6:08:05 PM | $7.00 | Skyhigher |
| 11-Sep-2025 12:00:25 AM | $6.00 | Russo |
| 09-Sep-2025 12:02:35 PM | $5.00 | Kellee1234 |
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