Courtesans and Posting Stations

Catalog Code: 
5- 5217
Description: 

Very tight cut by Helen "Tip" Foley, E. Orleans, MA 1950-85  as result of 1-by1 interlocking cutting style.  Disassemble only in dry weather and do so slowly.  Complex signature piece of dog's head.  Colorful Courtesan who, according to Oxford Languages is " a prostitute, especially one with wealthy or upper-class clients".  Little known about artist, Keisai Eisen. other than he made woodblock prints.

General Information
Artist: 
Date: 
1950-85
Width: 
10"
Height: 
14"
Material: 
plywood
Container: 
box
Pieces Information
Pieces: 
288
Colorline: 
no
Figures: 
1
Interlock: 
yes
Styles: 
Sale Status: 
For Sale