Utagawa Yoshimune (Japanese, 1817-1880), Procession of Wrestlers for a Fundraising Match

Circa 1850–1854, woodblock print, triptych, impressive composition of a sumo wrestling match during the Edo period, with censor seals, artist cartouche to lower left of left hand print, presented under glass with double mats in gilt wood frame.




Frame dimensions 22 x 37 1/2 in., Sight size 14 x 28 1/2 in.

Collection of Mr. John Sylvester, Jr.

Some wear to surface; fading to color; some areas of loss; not examined outside of the frame.