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Osamu Tezuka's hand-drawn color shikishi "Knight of the Ribbon" Sapphire

Condition: 7 (slight yellowing, minor stains, stains and wrinkles on back)

Current Price	1,500,000 yen
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Time Left	21days19hrs
Start Time	2026/08/15 15:00:00
Live Time	2026/09/07 21:00:00 2026/09/07 05:00:00
Item Number	5103
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Item's Details

(item number) 5103
(title) Osamu Tezuka's hand-drawn color shikishi "Knight of the Ribbon" Sapphire
(size) Frame 380×410mm
(detailed) 7 (slight yellowing, minor stains, stains and wrinkles on back)
(starting bid price) 1,500,000 yen

(comment) Osamu Tezuka's hand-painted shikishi depicting Sapphire, the main character in "Knight of the Ribbon"
Sapphire's androgynous charm, which moves between a prince and a princess, is condensed in her light brush strokes, as she wears a knightly outfit with a large wide-brimmed hat, pink ribbon, blue jacket, white puff sleeves, purple cloak, and a sword at her waist. This is not the Girls' Club version, but the "Nakayoshi version of Sapphire,'' but "Ribbon Knight (Nakayoshi version)'' was serialized in Nakayoshi from January 1963 to October 1966, and was drawn in the early days, so there are still some traces of the Girls' Club version. Perhaps it is a transitional sapphire? This work is different from a simple quick drawing for an autograph session, and shows careful attention to details such as the main lines drawn with an ink brush, the hair and eyes, the collar decoration, chest, earrings, and sword. Pale blue and yellow watercolors are placed in the background, making the figure's pale yellow hat and knight's costume stand out. The coloring retains the transparency of watercolor, giving it a painterly feel that is unique to unique shikishi, which is different from manga manuscripts.
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