Chikanobu Estate Collection - We recently acquired a huge collection of Chikanobu prints from a Tokyo estate. This varied group features rare and pristine prints as well as popular subjects from favorite series. We got a great price on the group, so we'll be passing the savings along to you with attractive pricing, often at a fraction of the retail. Don's miss the selections from this terrific collection of Chikanobu being added to our auctions now!

Comments - Beautiful image of the young samurai Soga Juro Sukenari and his lover, Oiso no Tora, under a full moon in a lovely garden. A young girl tugs on the warrior's straw hat as he prepares to leave, while the beauty watches wistfully from her seat on the verandah. Sadly, Juro will not return to his beloved. One of the famous Soga Brothers, Juro, and his brother Goro, successfully avenged their father's murder in 1193 by killing his assassin, but Juro was killed during the fight and Goro was executed. A beautiful and moving scene from this famous tale of honor and revenge, with fine color and detail, including embossing on the beauty's white kimono and a dusting of mica across the night sky. A handsome choice for a collector interested in classic Japanese tales.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight thinning at edges, a couple small holes, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and ink offsetting, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.