Keisai Eisen (Japanese, 1790-1848) Courtesan, Unryū Uchikake no Oiran (vertical diptych), circa 1835 Woodblock print 14-5/8 x 9-3/4 inches (37.1 x 24.8 cm) (each sheet, ōban) Signed: Keisai Eisen ga With the censor seal: kiwame Property from the Nelkin Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Print presents well. The condition of the work is consistent with its age. Mild toning throughout the sheets primarily evident verso with some areas of deeper staining. A few small (1/8"), isolated areas where upper sheet appears to be thinning, does not appear to be overly impactful to image or repaired. Small, scattered marks of foxing throughout the sheets. Mild accretions throughout the edges of the sheet, consistent with handling; some evidence of heavier handling along the left of edge of the lower sheet with some ink loss evident in the area. A small (1/8") repaired hole with inpainting in the blue background of the lower sheet, does not majorly impact image; two additional small (1/8") repairs in the black area of the central figure's garment in the lower sheet. Sheet's present with some slightly uneven trimming along the extreme edges. Mild creasing primarily evident in lower sheet with some mild ink loss along creased lines. Unframed.