Katsukawa SHUNSHO (1726-1792)

Two sumo wrestlers from the East Side: Kurateyama Yadayu (right) and Izumigawa Rin’emon (left) from a fine set of double portraits: 5 from the West Side, 6 from the East Side. No publisher’s seal but probably published by Toyoshimaya Bunjiemon (Bunkindo) c. mid 1780s. Fine impression. Very good colour and condition. Signed Shunsho ga. Status: Available Price:  £6,800

Utagawa KUNITORA (Active c 1819-1840)

Click here to view image full size. A triptych showing the famous sumo wrestlers from the Higashikata (East) camp. The opposite side being the Nishikata (West) camp. On the centre panel at the top are the famous wrestlers Arauma Daigoro (left) and Genjiyama Tsunagoro (right). Published by Eikyudo c late 1820s. Rare.   Fine impression and colour. Very good condition. Signed Kunitora ga.   Status: Sold