Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864)Keisai Eisen (1790-1848)Two surimonoEdo period, 19th centuryeach a woodblock print, surimono, embellished with metallic pigments and embossing, and comprising:- A courtesan standing beside a seated man resting his elbows on a brazier where a large scallop shell is cooking alongside a kettle, signed Gototei Kunisada ga (Pictured by Gototei Kunisada), commissioned for the Taikogawa Poetry Circle, privately published, circa 1820s-1830- A pair of stirrups alongside a horse bit, riding crop and spray of plum blossoms, signed Keisai, privately published, circa 1830 Both surimono, shikishiban:21.1 x 18.5 cm., 8½ x 7¼. (the first)21.2 x 18.9 cm., 8½ x 7½. (the second)品相: The first, very good impression, good colour, light soiling, rubbing, especially to the right of the seated figure, the reverse with traces of adhesive to the edges and a later small inscription in red ink to the bottom right corner.The second, good impression, slight fading, some soiling, rubbing overall including to signature and red seal, paper thin in places, backed, some restorations and loss to bottom left corner filled by backing.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_1: For a similar work in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1915,0823,0.465, go to:https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1915-0823-0-465