‡ Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792), The actor Segawa Kikunojo III in an onnagata role

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‡ The Property of a LadyKatsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792)The actor Segawa Kikunojo III in an onnagata roleEdo period, 18th century woodblock print, depicting the actor Segawa Kikunojo III in a female role holding a fan decorated with stylised chrysanthemums, before a stand containing cricket cages, signed Shunsho ga (Pictured by Shunsho), circa 1780sVertical hosoban: 31.6 x 14.2 cm. Segawa Kikunojo III (1751-1810) was one of the most famous kabuki actors of his day and was celebrated for his proficiency at female (onnagata) roles.Please note this lot is to be sold without reserve. ‡ Indicates that the lot is being sold whilst subject to temporary importation and that import VAT at the reduced rate (currently 5%) calculated on the hammer price is due. 品相： Good impression, generally good colour, colours with some slight fading and oxidisation, slight wear to top edge, a tiny nick to the bottom left corner, slight foxing, paper slightly thin in places, the reverse with slight tape residue to the top left and right corners, the bottom right corner of verso with collector's seal showing through slightly to the front of the print.

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