Nakamura Kichiemon (Artist’s press proof)
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Typical Price
$500–$6,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Sekino's prolific output keeps prices accessible. Portrait prints are most collected.
Description
An artist's press proof of the Nakamura Kichiemon portrait — pulled before the edition proper to verify color balance and carving quality — with the kabuki actor's face captured in the pre-publication state that carries the mark of Sekino's personal evaluation. Press proofs often show minor differences from the final edition in ink density or registration, making them documents of the printmaking process as well as finished images.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nakamura Kichiemon (Artist’s press proof) was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).
Nakamura Kichiemon (Artist’s press proof) depicts kabuki.