UTAMARO (1754-1806): oban tate-e, 37.9 x 25.6cm., Gebon no zu 'The Lower class' from the series Fuzoku sandan musume 'Girls from three classes', a partly disrobed girl seated by another who is arranging her sash, yellow background, signed Utamaro hitsu--good impression, rather faded, backed, bottom corners torn and other small tears, minor wormholes, slightly foxed and soiled, creased, collector's seal of Wakai Kenzaburo (Wakai Oyaji) on the fan