UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797–1861), EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY | MITSUKUNI DEFYING THE SKELETON SPECTRE CONJURED UP BY PRINCESS TAKIYASHA (SOUMA NO FURUDAIRI YOKAI GA SHADOKURO TO TATAKAU OYA NOTAROU MITSUKUNI)

THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797–1861), EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
MITSUKUNI DEFYING THE SKELETON SPECTRE CONJURED UP BY PRINCESS TAKIYASHA (SOUMA NO FURUDAIRI YOKAI GA SHADOKURO TO TATAKAU OYA NOTAROU MITSUKUNI)

woodblock print: ink and colour on paper, each sheet signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga and with artist's seal Yoshikiri [right sheet only], publisher's mark Hachi, censor's seal Watari (Watanabe Jiemon), 1845-46
Vertical tate-e ôban triptych:
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Left sheet: 38 x 25.8 cm., 15 x 10⅛ in.
Centre sheet: 38 x 25.7 cm., 15 x 9⅞ in.
Right sheet: 38 x 25.5 cm., 15 x 10⅛ in.

Condition Report:
- Fine condition, impression and colour.
- Untrimmed

"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."