Lot description
Japan, late 19th Century, attributed to Kusakabe Kimbei (1831–1934)- Portrait of a Samurai. Hand-colored large-format albumen print, framed. As a young man, Kimbei moved to Yokohama, where he became a colorist and gallery assistant for the notable Italian photographer, Felice Beato. In 1880, he opened his own studio, where he excelled at depicting the old-fashioned Japan, that appealed to foreign customers. Among his most popular subjects were Geisha and Samurai. By 1901, Kimbei operated the largest studio in Japan, with over 2000 images in his portfolio. Frame: H 21" W 17". Sight: H 10" W 7-1/2". Condition: According to its age. Link to Hi-Res Images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/t82imo51jlbuh1wm6evbm/APQhMNCj6DINS-UI6LZqIz4?rlkey=9my7rhjigselg7zqe5hceebh9&st=5yqximx3&dl=0