Hirosada, Triptych Of Actors, 1850, woodblock.
Hirosada, Utagawa (Japanese, 1810-1864). "Actors Nakamura Utaemon IV as Izaemon, Mimasu Daigorô IV as Kizaemon, and Nakayama Nanshi II as Yûgiri, in Chûkô Kuruwa Bunsho." 1850. Woodblock. Edo Period. Signed Hirosada on right edge of each sheet. Tipped on to folio sheet. Vertical chûban triptych. Total size: 9 5/8" x 21 1/4". Each sheet size: 7 3/16" x 9 5/8". Good. Light soiling on right edge of tipped sheet. Loss of pigment on center sheet, possible damp staining. - Lot 1006