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HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797 - 1858)		Wrestling Matches Between Mountains and Seas ('Sankai mitate sumo') Mountains: Mount Zozu in Sanuki Province
		Signed:                     Hiroshige ga Publisher's seal:    Yamada-ya Shojiro Published:                c. 1858 Size:                          oban yoko-e (c. 24. 7 x 35. 5 cms / c. 9 3/4" x 14") Impression:  very fine of the FIRST EDITION with mica Colors:  excellent Condition:  inconspicuous centerfold mark, else fine. ref. no.: # 581704 Price: € 2,250.00

This stylistically and thematically remarkable series consists of twenty designs, ten each of mountains and harbors. The title is inscribed in a cartouche at upper right (variegated in the first, in plain red color in later editions) reminiscent of paddles used by referees in sumo matches.

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