Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The first - good impression and colour. Toned, margins soiled and rubbed. Small marks wwithin sky, road with travellers and within the water. Bottom and right edges of paper with small tears and an area of paper loss within margin near bottom left corner. Small hole within sky.
The second - good impression and colour. Slight toning and rubbing. Light soiling and creasing. Creased and with slight wear to paper along top left edge.
The third - fair impression and colour. Slight toning and paper creased. Soiling above trees and within sky. Lower paper edge with wear.
The fourth - good impression and colour. Paper with creases, margins rubbed and soiled. Small mark to the right of the right margin.

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of the sale.