Live Auction 15770Dear Monsieur Monet
Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)
Lot 137 Property from the family of Claude Monet

Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)

Closed26 November 2017

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HKD 87,500

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Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)
The first:
Lovers under a mosquito net
Signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Omiya Gankuro, circa 1797-1800
Oban tate-e: 34.4 x 24.7 cm.

The second:
A courtesean smoking a pipe at night accompanied by her attendant
Signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Yamaguchiya Tobei
Oban tate-e: 37.3 x 27.1 cm.

The third:
A woman holding a child
Signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Tsuruya Kinsuke
Oban tate-e: 38 x 25 cm.

Claude Monet, Giverny.
Michel Monet, Giverny (by descent from the above).
Rolande Verneiges, France (gift from the above).
By descent from the above to the present owner.