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           UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE I (1797–1858)
           UTAGAWA KUNISADA I (1786–1865)
           GENJI CATCHING FIREFLIES
           EDO PERIOD, 19 TH  CENTURY
           woodblock prints: ink and colour on paper,
           the landscape by Hiroshige and figures by
           Kunisada, right and centre signed Toyokuni
           ga and left signed Hiroshige hitsu, published
           by Iseya Kanekichi
           Ôban tate-e triptych:
           each approx. 24 x 36 cm., 9½ x 14⅛ in.

           £ 3,000-5,000
           € 3,400-5,700   US$ 3,750-6,300






















           32      Buyers are liable to pay both the hammer price (as estimated above) and the buyer’s premium together with any applicable taxes and Artist’s Resale Right (which will depend on the individual circumstances).
                   Refer to the Buying at Auction and VAT sections at the back of this catalogue for further information.
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