KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760–1849), EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY | SHOWER BELOW THE SUMMIT (SANKA HAKU-U)

THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN LADY
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760–1849), EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
SHOWER BELOW THE SUMMIT (SANKA HAKU-U)

woodblock print: ink and colour on paper, from the series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei), signed Hokusai aratame Iitsu hitsu, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô), circa 1831
Horizontal ôban:
25 x 35.6 cm., 9⅞ x 14 in.

Condition Report:
- As can be seen in the illustration, there is slight creasing to the top edge and an area of restoration to the left-hand side of Mt. Fuji. There is another area as indicated in the illustration to the right-hand side of Mt. Fuji.
- There is a very small tear to the top right-hand corner.
- There are small paper nicks to the right-hand edge.
- There is an area restoration to the red above the lighting flash.
- There is evidence of the centrefold, which has been repaired.

"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."