Three Sumo Wrestlers in the Ring, circa 1843

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Three Sumo Wrestlers in the Ring, circa 1843 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Three Sumo Wrestlers in the Ring, circa 1843

Sumo Prints - Handsome design from a small group of Kunisada sumo prints in an unusual horizontal chuban format. These images feature sumo wrestlers and referees in the ring, including matches in progress and ceremonies at the start of a match. Nice expressive figures with fine detail in the hair and faces, set off by a deep blue background.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 6 1/2" x 10"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Light creasing throughout with a few areas of thinning subject. Slight rubbing surrounding subject with some minor spotting and soiling in subject and near edges. One small area of ink offsetting near lower left-hand corner of print. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Three Sumo Wrestlers in the Ring, circa 1843 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Three Sumo Wrestlers in the Ring, circa 1843 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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