Posted by Mark M Stephan. whtstr2001@aol.com on October 18, 1999 at 01:30:08:
In Reply to: Re: Utagawa Kuniyoshi Triptych posted by dick.illing@pipemedia.co.uk on October 17, 1999 at 17:31:18:
: : : John,
: : : Thanks, Next question to you or anyone. How common, or rare for that matter is this piece? 3 pieces actually. Thanks in advance,
: : : Mark
: : Mark, Although this is late in Kuniyoshi's career, all complete triptychs are becoming increasingly rare. This does not necessarily make it enormously valuable - a lot depends on the visual impact - the artistic thing comes into its own! Condition and state also become important. An impression from worn blocks, faded from light exposure will be of little interest to the collector compared with a crisp impression whose colours have been preserved, in an album for example.
::: Richard, or anyone, thru images available
http://members.aol.com/m2mscs/kuniyoshi.html
I am guessing that this would be considered good (or better?) condition, colors are bright, impression seems strong, etc... based on the images, what are your opinions on the conditions of this triptych. Thanks All,
Mark