Auction 157

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Wertvolle Bücher, Graphik, Historische Photographie

Friday, 24 October 2025 at 11:00 am Lose 1- 1105
Saturday, 25 October 2025 at 11:00 am Lose 1106-2003

Lot 99 Toragoro Ariga. Eigenhändiger Brief mit …

Eigenhändiger Brief mit Unterschrift der Künstlerin u. Photographin Toragoro Ariga (1890-1993) an die Politikerin Ella Barowsky (1912-2007) in Berlin. Mit einem Druck nach einem japanischen Holzschnitt von Kitagawa Utamaro auf Filz (ca. 63 x 45 cm). Fujisawa, 16. Juni 1987. 1 S. auf 1 Bl. (ca. 25 x 17 cm). Mit illustr. gelaufenem Umschlag des Atelies Ariga (Briefmarke ausgeschnitten).

Asien - Japan

Autographen – 'Wegen Utamarosbild' Das ist sehr alter Zeit gemalt. Füttern sie bitte auf der Rückseite mit Kleister, dadurch wird das Bild ganz glatt! - Der Filzdruck mit Spuren zweifacher Faltung u. am oberen Rand mit kl., tls. rostigen Montagelöchlein, sonst wohlerhalten.

Autographs – Autograph letter signed by the artist and photographer Toragoro Ariga (1890-1993) to the politician Ella Barowsky (1912-2007) in Berlin. With a print after a Japanese woodcut by Kitagawa Utamaro on felt (approx. 63 x 45 cm). With illustrated envelope from the Ariga studio (stamp missing). - "'Because of Utamaro's picture.' This was painted very early. Please apply paste to the back, this will make the picture completely smooth!" (trans.). - The felt print shows traces of double folding and has small, partly rusty mounting holes at the upper edge, otherwise good condition.

Startprice: 200 €
Estimate: 300 €

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