Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806)The complete set of Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-kusa)Edo period, late 18th - early 19th centurythe complete set of twelve woodblock prints, numbered 1 - 12, each signed Utamaro hitsu (Brush of Utamaro), published by Tsuruya Kiemon (Senkakudo), circa 1798-1800, and comprising:1. Tending newly hatched worms2. Picking mulberry leaves3. Feeding silkworms4. Stirring the silkworms5. The silkworms awakening6. Cocoon stage7. Emergence of moths8. Observing moths9. Winding silk thread10. Stretching silk floss11. Spinning silk12. Weaving the silkEach vertical oban: each approx. 38.1 x 25.5 cm., 15 x 10 in.品相: Each a good impression, some colours faded, each sheet toned, some soiling, wormholes to each sheet with old restorations, some creasing, especially to edges, each with a vertical and horizontal centrefold, slight trimming, binding holes to some edges - some patched from verso, some wear to edges with a few small tears, the reverse of each sheet with remnants of mounting tape at atop edges, the reverse of each print with collector's red seal TSN (Theodor Scheiwe, 1897,1983) at bottom left, No. 10 with pencil inscription to the reverse. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.来源: Theodor Scheiwe (1897-1983), sold Christie's, New York, Japanese Prints, Paintings, Illustrated Books and Drawings from the Collection of the Late Theodor Scheiwe, Part I, 21 March 1989, Lot 80.