Utagawa Kuniyoshi

(Japanese, 1797-1861)three prints:˜Hayano Wasuke Tsunenari;˜Sugenoya Sannojo Masatoshi;˜Onodera Junai Hidetomo; from the series˜Seichu gishi den (Stories of the True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai), signed "Kuniyoshi˜ga",˜woodblock prints,˜oban tate-e, each sheet 13-3/4 x 9-1/2 in., unframed - Provenance: Lifetime Collection of a Kentucky Lady
Condition Report: paper backing, probably trimmed, mild wear and rubbing throughout, some lifting and losses to backing, light toning and discoloration throughout; Sugenoya with area of wear/thinning to left side (small hole beginning to form)