2529

$770.25

3 JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS BY HIROSHIGE.

1) Mid 19th century. View “Saruwaka Street in Moonlight” from “100 Famous Views of Edo”. Published by Uo-ya Eikichi, identified on reverse as 1st edition 1st state, dated 1856, bright crisp image, nicely framed. 2) “Ox Fair Shinagawa” from the series “100 Views of Yedo”, dated 1857, crisp image with softened colors, nicely framed and matted. 3) “New Yoshiwara” from the series “Edo Meisho” dated 1845, crisp image good colors, well framed and matted. SIZE: 1) ōban tate-e. Block size 13-1/2″ x 8-5/8″, 34.29cm x 21.91cm. 2) ōban tate-e. Block size 13-1/4″ x 8-7/8″, 33.66cm x 22.54cm. 3) ōban. Block size 8-3/4″ x 13-1/2″, 22.23cm x 34.29cm. PROVENANCE: From a Maine collection. CONDITION: 1) Slight discoloration around moon, margins hidden under matte, not examined out of frame. 2) Slightly darkened paper, slightly softened colors, 1/4″ dark stain in the upper left, a few scratches in foreground, margin unavailable for examination, not examined out of frame. 3) Very slight discoloration, margin unavailable for examination, not examined out of frame. 9-94571, 9-94585, 9-94580 (75-100) – Lot 2529

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Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

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