Ca1920’s/30’s (pre-1936). 8.0″ x 10.5″. 6 3/8″ x 14 3/4″. Wood block print in Excellent condition. Black spotting under glass may be on the matting or just the glass. This may be able to be just brushed off when removed from the frame. Small stain on matting. A few small paint specks on top of […]
This stunning bijin-ga, or beauty print is, of course, a Kitagawa Utamaro masterwork. Without a doubt, Utamaro Japanese, c. His classic head and shoulders portraits of courtesans, geishas and teahouse waitresses are among the most sought after of all prints. In fact, many serious collectors consider Utamaro’s beauties to be the very soul of Ukiyo, […]
Nuraku Hyakuban Now Shichimae. Taisho 12 years old c. Brushed by Yoshitoshi and preserved by Yoshitoshi.