$461
Five Woodblock Prints, Japan, four by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), including Fudo Temple in Meguro from the series Famous Places in the Bay Capital, publisher Sanoki, oban yoko-e, Takashi Beach in Izumi, from the series Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces, publisher Koshihei, oban tate-e, 'Farewell Deep' at Mitsumata, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, publisher Eikichi, oban tate-e, and a chu-tanzaku print, depicting a swallow and poppies, from the Nature series, with a seal reading "Ichiryusai"; and Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869), Mount Matsuchi, from the series Forty-Eight Famous Views of Edo, publisher Koeido, chuban tate-e. Estimate $700-900 Koshihei with extensive tear and water damages to upper margin, Izumi and Mitsumata pasted onto a cardboard, other three spottingly glued to a cardboard, some with tears, severe foxing, and fading/discoloration. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-09-09
