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ANONYMOUS
Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Egrets and Lotus: each a section of a kakejiku
(hanging scroll), now mounted as three framed
and glazed paintings, in ink and colour on silk,
depicting an egret in flight or wading among
snow-covered lotus plants; unsigned.
Overall: 54cm x 37.5cm (21¼in x 14¾in);
image: 33cm x 19cm (13in x 7½in). (3).
£1,500 - 2,500
JPY230,000 - 380,000
US$2,000 - 3,400
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UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE II (1826-1869)
Edo period (1615-1868),
probably mid 19th century
Album leaf, in ink, colour and kirikane on
silk, mounted on card, depicting a lively 275
street scene of an elegantly dressed group
of bystanders entranced by an juggling act
performed to the accompaniment of a flute
and drums, sailing boats and a Western-style
architectural building in the far right distance;
signed Hiroshige hitsu with seal Ichiryusai.
30.5cm x 33.5cm (12in x 13 3/16in).

£1,500 - 2,000
JPY230,000 - 300,000
US$2,000 - 2,700

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UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE II (1826-1869)
Edo period (1615-1868),
probably mid 19th century
Album leaf, in ink, colour and kirikane on silk,
mounted on card, depicting a lively street
scene of passers-by enjoying a show of
itinerant musicians and acrobats, along the
embankments of Edo Castle; signed
Hiroshige hitsu with seal Ichiryusai.
30.5cm x 33.5cm (12in x 13 3/16in).

£1,500 - 2,000
JPY230,000 - 300,000
US$2,000 - 2,700

276

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