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Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast! by Utagawa School

Original Utagawa School Japanese Woodblock Print
Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast!

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Thousands of prints sell every year in the Fuji Arts clearance. Savvy shoppers enjoy buying both originals and old reprints at just $29.99. And who wouldn't? It's fun to shop, the cost is low, and before you know it, exciting new prints show up at your doorstep.

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Shunga - Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic pictures. Some scholars believe that the first shunga were inspired by Chinese medical manuals. Shunga prints grew in popularity in the early 18th century and the production of shunga peaked in the golden age of the print period in the late 19th century. Many ukiyo-e artists did shunga in addition to their normal specialties. The works sold well and, often at higher prices than the normal genre. So, artists had an incentive to delve into the realm of shunga. Often of very high quality and with great sensitivity to the subject, the best artists produced shunga of remarkable beauty. Shunga were rarely signed as collectors in the field know. Some of the noted artists in the field were Moronobu, Hokusai, Shigenobu and the great Utamaro.

Comments - A lovely print from a series of small format "pocket" shunga. Originally sold in a miniature folder, these prints were sized so that they could be carried regularly. Shunga were considered to be a lucky charm for samurai and merchants, so publishers produced small sets like this where full sized albums would not work. Bid now on one of these fine prints!

Artist - Utagawa School

Image Size - 4 1/4" x 6" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Some rubbing and soiling.Some thinning. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

What can I find on clearance?

- Prints that have moved through our auctions and are ready to go below cost.
- Prints that are overstocked.
- Prints with condition issues.

Prints are identified as original or reprint, and artist information is offered when known. We include excellent photos of each print, as well as a brief condition report.

While you're shopping, keep in mind that some condition issues could simply be framed out, some could be easily repaired, and others just allow you to enjoy owning a 19th century original at a bargain price. Of course, many prints are in excellent condition, just needing to be cleared out.

So, check out all the clearance offers and find prints that suit your taste.
Enjoy the Clearance treasure hunt!

Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast! by Utagawa School
Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast! by Utagawa School

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