Auction: August 15, 2021

Lot #224: Japanese Meiji Period Ukiyo-e Triptych Assortment

(3) sets of (3) Oban-sized woodblock prints, late 19th century, including Toyohara Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912) "Phoenix Boat and Emperor", depicting the Emperor and Empress Meiji viewing the cherry blossoms from a boat, and "Celebration Party of the New Palace", depicting the royal couple and guests having a banquet in Western dress; as well as Utagawa Kunisada III (Japanese, 1848-1920) "Incarnation of a Butterfly", depicting Kabuki actors on stage; each triptych in a wood frame under glass, information labels to each verso