Edo Brocade - Lovely design from Chikanobu's 1902 - 1903 series "Edo Brocade," which depicts upper-class ladies enjoying a variety of refined pursuits, including writing poems, arranging flowers, celebrating holidays and festivals, enjoying visits from friends and family, and viewing flowers. The elegant kimono and obi fabrics and household furnishings are intricately detailed and colored. These attractive images are beautifully printed, with deluxe printing techniques such as embossing, burnishing, and the use of mica. Prints from this rarely seen series are a wonderful choice to collect or display.

Chikanobu Estate Collection - We recently acquired a huge collection of Chikanobu prints from a Tokyo estate. This varied group features rare and pristine prints as well as popular subjects from favorite series. We got a great price on the group, so we'll be passing the savings along to you with attractive pricing, often at a fraction of the retail. Don's miss the selections from this terrific collection of Chikanobu being added to our auctions now!

Edo Brocade - Lovely design from Chikanobu's 1902 - 1903 series "Edo Brocade," which depicts upper-class ladies enjoying a variety of refined pursuits, including writing poems, arranging flowers, celebrating holidays and festivals, enjoying visits from friends and family, and viewing flowers. The elegant kimono and obi fabrics and household furnishings are intricately detailed and colored. These attractive images are beautifully printed, with deluxe treatments such as embossing, burnishing, and the use of mica. Prints from this rarely seen series are a wonderful choice to collect or display.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 8 3/4" x 12 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper remnants on reverse at sides from previous album inclusion. Vertical centerfold, a few creases. Some prints have a few small spots or slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Good condition overall.