UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1865), 'A COURTESAN'

ink, colour and gold pigment on silk, 21.5 by 18cm, Provenance: Christie's, 27th March 2025, lot 161; together with UTAGAWA KUNIHISA (act. 1801-18) a fan painting, ink and colour on paper with specks of gold pigment, 25cm diameterink, colour and gold pigment on silk, 21.5 by 18cm, Provenance: Christie's, 27th March 2025, lot 161; together with UTAGAWA KUNIHISA (act. 1801-18) a fan painting, ink and colour on paper with specks of gold pigment, 25cm diameter

Kunisada: Probably reduced in size, some wear to pigments and soiling, wear to silk in places. Backed with dark paper, glue residue to edges on reverse. Kunihisa: Wear overall, some soiling, loses to edge of fan. Mounted onto paper with an embroidered fabric border. Condition Report: we are pleased to provide you with general guidance on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the Lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the Lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the Lot remains with the purchaser and prospective buyers should inspect each Lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.