Utagawa Yoshikazu歌川芳員 (Japan, active circa 1850–1870) Battle scene A triptych of oban tata-e woodblock prints Dimensions (the triptych): 35,4 x 73,6 cm Provenance: A large collection of 100+ Japanese woodblock prints, properties from a French collector. Note: Yoshikazu, a pupil of Kuniyoshi Utagawa, is best known for Yokohama-e, images of Western foreigners and their strange looks and customs and manners. However, he also made large number of woodblock prints depicting events from the medieval past of Japan. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.