Five Japanese Woodblock Print Books from the Ethel Traphagen Collection - Micro Auction
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Jul 18, 2023
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A selection of Five (5) Japanese woodblock print books from the Showa period or earlier will be presented. These books are from the Ethel Traphagen (1882-1963) Collection. Ethel Traphagen was the founder of the Traphagen School of Fashion (1923-1991).
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LOT 1:
Showa Period Japanese Woodblock Print Book from the Ethel Traphagen Collection
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$350 - $550
Buyer's Premium: 20%
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Showa Period Japanese Woodblock Print Book from the Ethel Traphagen Collection
The book measures approximately 9 inches by 6 1/2 inches. It contains 52 hand-colored woodblock prints and several pages of Japanese writing on Mulberry paper. Pages have staining, and edge chips, and are separated from the binding. There is also a browning of pages.
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Provenance: The Ethel Traphagen School of Fashion
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