Raimund von Stillfried-Rathenitz (attr.) - Geisha in a Japanese Studio – Hand-coloured Albumen Print – c. 1880
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Two hand-coloured albumen prints from circa 1880 are mounted recto/verso on a single sheet, featuring a geisha portrait attributed to Raimund von Stillfried-Rathenitz on the recto and a view of the Karamon Gate at Toshō-gū in Nikko on the verso, with the works unsigned and in good condition.
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Two Japanese photographs on hand-colored albumen prints, circa 1880, mounted recto and verso on the same album sheet.
Recto: portrait of a geisha standing beside a chair of European taste, attributed to Raimund von Stillfried-Rathenitz (1839–1911).
Verso: view of the Karamon Gate of the Tōshō-gū shrine in Nikkō, attributed to T. Enami (1859–1929).
Technique: hand-colored albumen prints.
Period: circa 1880.
Number of photographs: 2, mounted recto/verso on the same album sheet.
Dimensions of the photographs:
– Geisha: about 26.2 × 19.9 cm
– Karamon Gate: about 20.2 × 26.2 cm
– Mount sheet: about 28.2 × 22 cm
Signature: unsigned.
Conditions: generally good for age, with normal signs of wear and preservation, as visible in the photographs. Please examine all images carefully, as they are an integral part of the description.
The two photographs are sold together as they are mounted on both sides of the same album sheet.
Shipping: carefully protected and trackable.
Seller's Story
Eko casa redesign was born from a passion for design, art, and the recovery of unique objects.
For over 10 years we have selected works, photographs, graphics, furnishings, and vintage objects sourced from auctions, private collections, and specialized markets.
We believe in the value of reuse and the circular economy: every piece is chosen with care for quality, authenticity, and charm, with the aim of giving it a new life in the hands of a new collector.
Each lot is selected with expertise, passion, and respect for the history it tells.
Translated by Google TranslateTwo Japanese photographs on hand-colored albumen prints, circa 1880, mounted recto and verso on the same album sheet.
Recto: portrait of a geisha standing beside a chair of European taste, attributed to Raimund von Stillfried-Rathenitz (1839–1911).
Verso: view of the Karamon Gate of the Tōshō-gū shrine in Nikkō, attributed to T. Enami (1859–1929).
Technique: hand-colored albumen prints.
Period: circa 1880.
Number of photographs: 2, mounted recto/verso on the same album sheet.
Dimensions of the photographs:
– Geisha: about 26.2 × 19.9 cm
– Karamon Gate: about 20.2 × 26.2 cm
– Mount sheet: about 28.2 × 22 cm
Signature: unsigned.
Conditions: generally good for age, with normal signs of wear and preservation, as visible in the photographs. Please examine all images carefully, as they are an integral part of the description.
The two photographs are sold together as they are mounted on both sides of the same album sheet.
Shipping: carefully protected and trackable.
Seller's Story
Eko casa redesign was born from a passion for design, art, and the recovery of unique objects.
For over 10 years we have selected works, photographs, graphics, furnishings, and vintage objects sourced from auctions, private collections, and specialized markets.
We believe in the value of reuse and the circular economy: every piece is chosen with care for quality, authenticity, and charm, with the aim of giving it a new life in the hands of a new collector.
Each lot is selected with expertise, passion, and respect for the history it tells.
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Artist
Raimund von Stillfried-Rathenitz (attr.)
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Title of artwork
Geisha in a Japanese Studio – Hand-coloured Albumen Print – c. 1880
Condition
Good condition
Technique
Albumen paper process
Height
26.2 cm
Width
19.9 cm
Signature
Not signed
Genre
Portrait
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