JAPANESE WATERCOLOUR COLLECTION. [MID-19TH-CENTURY]

Folio (watercolours, 267 x 183mm.; boards, 390 x 250mm.), 40 watercolour drawings with accompanying Japanese text in red and black ink, all mounted on later boards, bound concertina-style, a few watercolours with minor traces of worming, light soiling, boards slightly worn

佐橋 [Sahashi or Sabashi], Japanese red stamp

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A FINE COLLECTION OF WATERCOLOURS OF FISH, SHARKS AND OCTOPI. This album appears to have been prepared for culinary purposes, since the is text mainly concerned with preparation, taste, and whether the subjects are poisonous.