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UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797–1861)A RARE COMPLETE SET OF TWELVE STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO ROAD | A COMPLETE SET OF SOME STATIONS OF TOKAIDO, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- each approx. 37 cm x 24 cm., 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
woodblock prints, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road (Tokaido gojisan-eki rokushuku meisho), signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi shukuzu (sketched by Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi), published by Tsuruya Kiemon (Senkakudo) and Tsutaya Kichizo (Koeido), circa 1830–35 oban triptych:
Condition
- Each has a centre fold. - Overall, some prints have some minor restorations to the margin.
"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."