Kiho Gafu, A Japanese Woodcut Book, C.1827 - May 06, 2023 | Alex Cooper In Md
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Kiho Gafu, A Japanese Woodcut Book, c.1827

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Kiho Gafu, A Japanese Woodcut Book, c.1827
Kiho Gafu, A Japanese Woodcut Book, c.1827
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Description
Kiho Kawamura, 1778-1852, student and adopted son of Bumpo; KIHO GAFU, "Kiho's Picture Book" (Kyoto: Yoshida Shimbei, circa 1827) 10 1/8 x 6 7/8 in., in traditional Japanese fukurotoji binding: gray-blue cover with printed wave pattern in mica, worn original title label; with modern chitsu folding case. Contains 30 double page images, most printed in light polychrome.
Provenance: From the Estate of Lionel Katzoff (1936-2022) longtime Baltimore resident and collector of Japanese art. Mr. Katzoff's collection of hand-printed Japanese books was the subject of an exhibition, "Gathering Jewels," at the Walters Art Museum in 2004. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Walters.
Condition
The covers worn, with faint inscription on rear cover, partly rubbed out; recently re-laced
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Kiho Gafu, A Japanese Woodcut Book, c.1827

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $400
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