Bidspirit auction | A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH PRINT

A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH PRINT ANTIQUE BY KIYOCHIKA KOBAYASHI MEIJI 1896 - The Kanbun and Genroku Periods, patterns of flowers. Born in Edo, Kiyochika was the son of a minor government official. He studied Western oil painting under Charles Wirgman and Japanese style painting with Kawanabe Kyosai and Shibata Zeshin. Influenced by imported lithographs and etchings, he turned to woodblock printing. He was also an illustrator for books, magazines, and newspapers, having reported and depicted the Russo-Japanese War of 1894 – 1895. In his prints, he produced views of contemporary Tokyo as it changed under the impact of Western influences. Although he was unable to revitalise the ukiyo-e style, he is considered the last of the important ukiyo-e printmakers. Dimensions: Each part is 10 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. Condition: With minor damages, visible on the scans. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.