Nine Utagawa School Woodblock Prints

Description:

Nine Utagawa School Woodblock Prints, Japan, five by Kunisada (Toyokuni III, 1786-1865),mostly depicting warrior figures, publishers Fujiokaya Hikotaro, one Kuninao (1793-1854); one Kuniyoshi (1798-1861); and two by Kunichika (1835-1900),publishers including Fujiokaya Hikotaro and Tsuta-Kichi Koeido, all oban tate-e, sizes to 14 3/8 x 9 3/4 in.

Asian Art Online
Estimate $200-300

Kunisada, all either trimmed or partially trimmed, backed, some with water damage, repairs; Kuninao with severely toned and faded, tears, creases, losses, stained, backed; Kuniyoshi, partially backed, reparied tears; Kunichika partially backed, tears, looses of details, creases, color fading, all with severe toning, extensives wear and tear, trimmed, mostly backed.


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