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HIROSHIGE I, Utagawa (1797 - 1858) and KUNISADA I, Utagawa (=Toyokuni III) (1786 - 1864)

The Picture Contest: Cherry Blossom View of Sagano, Kyôto from the series: Fashionable Genji ('Fûryû Genji')

Signed:                   ôju Hiroshige hitsu (on right sheet), and                                Toyokuni ga in toshidama cartouche (on left sheet). Publisher:              Ise-ya Kanekichi Censor's seals:      Kinugasa and Murata Date:                      1853 (Kaei 6), 4th month Size:                       ôban triptych (c. 37.x x 76 cms (all over) Condition: Very good impression and condition, good to very good colors. - Three separate sheets as issued. - ref. no.:   783453 Price:      € 1,500.00

Reference: - Marks et al.: Genji's World (2012), list #G550-06, pl. 270. - Ukiyo-e Masterpieces in European Collections, vol. 3 / British Museum III (1987), pl. 25. - Ukiyo-e shuka vol. 14 (1981), Hiroshige list, p. 248,ôban triptych #94.2

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