Collection of woodblock prints after Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
to include 'Pine of Success and Oumayagashi, Asakusa River (Asakusagawa Shuni no matsu Oumayagashi)', No. 61 from the series 'One Hundered Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)', 36cm x 24.5cm, 'Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge (Komagata-dô Azuma-bashi), No. 62 from the series 'One Hundered Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei), 34cm x 23cm and 'The Kawaguchi Ferry and Zenkôji Temple (Kawaguchi no watashi Zenkoji)', No. 20 from the series 'One Hundered Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)', 31.5cm x 22cm (3)
Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £200
Collection of woodblock prints after Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
to include 'Pine of Success and Oumayagashi, Asakusa River (Asakusagawa Shuni no matsu Oumayagashi)', No. 61 from the series 'One Hundered Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)', 36cm x 24.5cm, 'Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge (Komagata-dô Azuma-bashi), No. 62 from the series 'One Hundered Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei), 34cm x 23cm and 'The Kawaguchi Ferry and Zenkôji Temple (Kawaguchi no watashi Zenkoji)', No. 20 from the series 'One Hundered Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)', 31.5cm x 22cm (3)
With signs of wear consistent with age and use. Mounts has been written on in pencil. With foxing and losses to the paper. With marks and staining. With evidence of glue. Small losses.With scuffs.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 9th May, 2024
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Friday 3rd May 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 7th May 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th May 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9th May 9am - 10am
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