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Katsukawa SHUNSHÔ (c. 1762 - 1830)		The actors, Ichikawa Komazô II (1766-1838) and Sakatu Hangorô III (1756-1795)
		Signed:                         Shunsen ga Date:                             c. 1770 Size:                              hosoban diptych (c. 30.3 x 13.5 cms / c. 12" x 5 1/4", each) Condition: Very good impression, good color and condition. Provenance: Galérie Berès, Paris, with the round 'Berès' seal au verso. ref. no.:  # 763218 Price:     € 3,900.00

The left sheet shows the actor, Ichikawa Komazô II (1766 - 1838), dressed in a black cape; his kimono is decorated with flying birds. He is turning left and looking at the threatening-looking Sakatu Hangorô III (1756-1795), who is about to draw one of his swords, which are attached to his belt, out of the scabbard. - By the end of the year 1801, Ichikawa Komazô II changed his name to Matsumoto Koshirô V. Provenance: Ex. personal collection of Huguette BERÈS, owner of the Galérie Berès, Paris (round collector's seal on recto on lower right corners of the prints).

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