NINE JAPANESE ‘KACHO-GA’ (FLOWERS AND BIRDS) WOODBLOCK PRINTS BY UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE AND NAKAYAMA SUGAKUDO, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |

comprising: a chu-tanzaku print depicting peonies, signed Hiroshige hitsu (Utagawa Hiroshige); a chuban print of a peacock, signed Hiroshige ga (Utagawa Hiroshige); a chuban print depicting a finch and jasmine flowers with a poem, signed Hiroshige (Utagawa Hiroshige); and six oban tate-e woodblock prints of flowers and birds including narcissus, honeysuckle, mums and gentian, each titled and signed Sugakudo (Nakayama Sugakudo). Individually framed. 9 pieces.

The prints by Sugakudo have good colors and impressions, but each has a minor crease at the center and some small patches of soiling. The peacock print by Hiroshige has darkened considerably (possibly burnt). The peony print has good colors and impression, but the lower left part of the paper has small losses and the top two corners have tape stains. The finch print is in generally good condition by the colors are slightly faded and the paper is soiled.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.