81 FINE COLOR PRINT BY UTAMARO
Large head and bust portrait of a young Oiran in starfish bath-
robe with which she is wiping her cheek. Oban size. Rare.
Si^e, 15 x 9% inches
82 FINE COLOR PRINT BY UTAMARO
Two young women wading in a stream with a boy. Colors soft-
ened from wear and age. Signed.
83 FINE COLOR PRINT BY UTAMARO
Large half-length portrait of Naniwaya, the famous waitress,
carrying a lacquer tray with tea. Pale silver background. Full
size oban. Rare example.
84 FINE COLOR PRINT BY UTAMARO
Depicting two Oiran beauties in gorgeous mellow red and pink
robes. Slight remains of gauffrage details. Full oban size. Rare
impression.
85 FINE COLOR PRINT BY UTAMARO
Large head and bust portrait of a Yoshiwara beauty; almost
lifesize. Oban size. Slightly defaced from ill use and worm
holes.
86 FINE COLOR PRINT BY UTAMARO
A beautiful young woman reading a scroll while her maid is dress-
ing her hair. In soft mellow colors. Full oban sheet. Signed.
Rare condition. (From a Paris Collection)
[see ILLUSTRATION, PAGE 23]
87 FINE COLOR PRINT BY UTAMARO
Depicting an interesting group of three beauties that includes
an Oiran famed for her beauty, with her two young kamuro and
maid, all in gorgeous robes. Full oban sheet. Signed.
88 TRIPTYCH COLOR PRINT BY KUNISADA
Presents the reception of a bride, who arrives in her crested
Kago; the groom awaiting her at the door, disclosing a fine in-
terior with screens and crane Shoji picture. Signed.

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