UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797–1861)SANADA YOICHI MUNESADA AND MATANO NO GORO KAGEHISA EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY | SANADA YOICHI MUNESADA AND MATANO NO GORO KAGEHISA, EDO PERIOD, CIRCA 1834–35

woodblock print, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published Tsuruya Kiemon (Senkakudo), sealed kiwame, circa 1834–35 vertical oban:

- Very good impression, colour and condition. - Untrimmed. - There is a small worm hole to the foot.
"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.
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The young Minamoto warrior Sanada no Yoichi (centre) fights the Taira supporter Matano no Goro at the Battle of Ishibashiyama in 1180. For an impression in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 11.16442, go to: https://www.mfa.org/collections/search