Lot 229 Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) | Eight Views of Kanazawa at Night (Buyo Kanazawa hassho yakei) | Edo period, 19th century

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) | Eight Views of Kanazawa at Night (Buyo Kanazawa hassho yakei) | Edo period, 19th century

EUR 8,000

8,000 - 12,000 EUR

未知

Good impression, generally good colour, slight fading to reds, each sheet backed, uneven toning, soiling and rubbing, each with slight trimming, creasing overall, some with associated slight splitting to the paper, a few pinholes, each sheet with large amateur patch repairs, each sheet with some holes patched from verso and with associated re-touching, the right sheet with horizontal crease marks and associated splitting, the centre sheet with vertical foldmark and further restorations.

If a condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot, it is for guidance purposes only. Such condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alterations, or adaptations because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather a condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For these reasons, any such condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale.

woodblock print, triptych, from an untitled set of three triptychs representing the theme of Snow, Moon, and Flowers (Setsugekka), the left sheet signed Hiroshige hitsu (Brush of Hiroshige), censor’s seal aratame (certified), published by Okazawaya Taiheiji (Shoeido), 7th month 1857
Vertical oban triptych:
Left: 36.7 x 24.8 cm., 12⅛ by 8 ¼ in.
Centre: 36.8 x 25.2 cm., 12⅛ by 8 ¾ in.
Right: 36.8 x 25.4 cm., 12⅛ by 8⅝ in.