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Ogawa Gesshu
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ogawa Gesshu
- 'Woman in Western Hat', c. 1935
- Embossed signature in Japanese in margin
Inscription verso: 'Woman in Western Hat - work by Ogawa Gesshu, Guarantor, Gesshu's nephew, Eitaro Tanaka' in ink and Eitaro Tanaka's signature seal in red ink on label affixed to verso. - Bromide print
- Image size: 13 x 10 cm / Paper size: 21.5 x 17 cm
Vintage silver bromide print. With the blind stamp signature in Japanese in the lower margin. With an inscription on the reverse reading 'Woman in Western Hat - work by Ogawa Gesshu, Guarantor, Gesshu's nephew, Eitaro Tanaka' in ink and Eitaro Tanaka's signature seal in red ink on a label affixed to the reverse.
Condition
This print is in overall very good condition, with light, uniform silvering across the print, only visible in raking light. With some bumps and minor loss of paper to the edges and corners of the sheet, away from the image.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."