Hiroshige I

 

AKASAKA—YAGIRO MISTAKES KITAHACHI

for a fox and beats him on the Nawate Road near Akasaka by Hiroshige I (1797-1858)

An original ukiyoe print, from the Vertical Tokaido series,

signed Hiroshige ga in center left red cartouche.

Published by Tsutaya, seal bottom left corner. Censor’s seal is above publisher: July, 1858.

Excellent condition. Guaranteed authentic by Kappy Hendricks,

Senior Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers with expertise in Japanese prints.