2012 calendar by Kunio Kaneko and others with accompanying signed Christmas letter to the recipient. Number 41 of 240. All is in very nice condition with no appreciable wear. Individual months signed by the artists contributing to the calendar.
Classic Utamaro Beauty Portrait. This charming bijin-ga or beauty print is, of course, a Utamaro masterwork. Without a doubt, Utamaro Japanese, c. His classic 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-e, […]
THE COURTESAN – HANAZUMA READING A LETTER IN THE FORM OF A SCROLL. OLD ANTIQUE MIXED PROCESS WOODBLOCK WITH HAND COLORING. 11 1/2″ WIDE X 13 3/4″ OLD 20TH CENTURY FRAME. 9 1/2″ WIDE X 11 3/4″ HIGH ARTWORK. This is a beautiful and unique antique woodblock color print from the Edo period, featuring a […]
Classic Utamaro Beauty Portrait. This charming bijin-ga or beauty print is, of course, a Utamaro masterwork. Without a doubt, Utamaro Japanese, c. His classic 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-e, […]