OSAKA SCHOOL Two polychrome kakejiku: one on silk, depicting a bijin in a three-quarter profile, her head turned to one side, lifting her kimono slightly. Signed in the lower right-hand corner, Hanagawa Utanobu, above two red seals: Shûkakusai and Utanobu. The other, on paper, depicts a bijin in a three-quarter view from behind, her head turned, wearing a blue and white kimono accented with bright red details, walking in high geta and holding an uchiwa; with two red seals in the lower right-hand corner. (Numerous creases on the first; soiling, small holes and minor creases on the second, which has been repaired). Japan, Edo to early Meiji period, 19th century. OSAKA SCHOOL, TWO KAKEJIKU, COLOURS ON SILK AND PAPER, JAPAN, LATE EDO–EARLY MEIJI PERIODS, 19TH CENTURY. DIM. 126 X 29 CM (49 5/8 X 11 7/16 IN.) - 73 X 29 CM (28 3/4 X 11 7/16 IN.)