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Hello. The first painting is supposed to be by Mori Sosen. What is written on the labels of the box? Of the second I believe the painter is called Chikuso. But I can't read the writings or the seals. Thanks in advance for any suggestions and best wishes for a peaceful and quiet new year.
Andrea

Picture.1,
Signature,
狙仙　Sosen
Seal,
祖仙　Sosen

Vignette on the box,
六六〇 660
猿之　..of monkeys　Possibly, 猿之畫　”Picture of monkeys"
The sticker with the number 660 on the left is pasted on it.
八十三号　No.83
狙仙筆　Painted by Senso
Seal,
武井良藏　Takei Ryōzō

Picture 2,
明治六年三月上澣
古稀翁竹窓製
In the First Ten Days of March of the 6th Year of Meiji Era (1873)
Painted by the 70 Years Old Chikusō

Upper seal,
精一之印　Seal of Seiichi - Probably original given name
Lower seal,
竹窗　Chikusō　 - Unidentifiable pseudonym

Back,
柴田志明にもらう三猿の景
The view of three monkeys, a gift from Shibata Shimei

With regards,
I.Nagy　

Many thanks dear Nagy.
Best regards,
Andrea

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