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UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Hashiba ferry and tile kilns, Sumida River, and Minowa,
Kanasugi and Mikawashima
Two prints comprising: The first, of the Hashiba ferry and tile kilns,
1857; the second, of the Minowa, Kanasugi and Mikawashima, 1857,
both from the series Meisho Edo hyakkei (One hundred famous views
of Edo), signed Hiroshige ga, published by Uoya Eikichi
Vertical oban: 14¡ x 9Ω in. (36.5 x 24.2 cm.) each (2)
$2,000-3,000

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UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
The Sugatami Bridge, the Omokage Bridge and Gravel Yard
at Takada
Woodblock print, from the series Meisho Edo hyakkei (One hundred
famous views of Edo), signed Hiroshige ga, published by Uoya
Eikichi, 1857
Vertical oban: 14¡ x 9¡ in. (36.4 x 23.7 cm.)
$3,000-4,000

The distinct graduation of the haze in red and purple characterizes
the first impression of this print. The same print is in the
collection of the Harvard Art Museum, accession number.
1933.4.163.