July Uncurated Estate Finds

Pair of Japanese Woodblock Prints After Kitagawa Utamaro

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Estimated price: $100 - $200

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Description

Pair of Japanese woodblock prints after Kitagawa Utamaro. Mid-20th Century Showa-era reproductions of an 18th Century design. The left side of each print features a vertical signature reading Utamaro hitsu, followed by the mitsuboshi publisher seal of Tsutaya Juzaburo and a secondary circular seal. These high-quality re-cuts replicate the original Edo-period markings. Both 21 1/2″ x 16 3/4″ x 1″ with frame.

Bin 60


Condition report:

There is a distinct discrepancy in the toning of the mats, with one appearing significantly more yellowed than the other. The frames exhibit minor surface wear.