Ryuson Sold at Auction Prices

f - OGURA RYUSON (N.D.)

`YUSHIMA NO KEI' (A VIEW OF YUSHIMA) oban yoko-e, 24.7 by 36.3cm., 9 3/4 by 14 1/4 in. a moonlit night scene with two figures admiring the town of Yushima town from the shrine, dated Meiji 13 [1880], publisher's mark of Arai Hachizô, signed Gako Ogura Ryuson Condition Note: Very good impression, light soiling, left margin rather trimmed We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. NOTE Little is known about the artist except that he was a contemporary with other Meiji period masters such as Kobayashi Kiyochika and Inoue Yasuji.