Hashiguchi Goyo Reprints - Hashiguchi Goyo is one of the most famous and admired artists of 20th century Japanese woodblocks. Often called the "Taisho Utamaro," Goyo published this masterful set of reprints as an homage to his Edo era predecessor. Released in 1920, shortly before Goyo's death, these are indisputably the finest Utamaro reprints ever produced. Sparing no expense in production, these prints feature finely embossed details and shimmering mica accents that truly distinguish them from lesser reproductions.

These prints are considered some of the rarest and most valuable reprints on the market. As the production numbers for this series was quite low, they are almost impossible to find on the market today. This is an excellent opportunity for serious collectors as we are unlikely to come across another group of these oban Goyo reprints in such fine condition. Bid or buy now!

Note: Each print has the red rectangular Goyo seal in the margin or on the reverse.

Tea-Whisk Seller, Fire Wood Seller, Shrine Festival Performer - Lovely portrait depicting three of the geisha who performed at the Yoshiwara Niwaka Festival. The women here represent a tea-whisk seller, a fire wood seller, and a festival performer at a shrine. The beauty at right wears a black kimono trimmed with a blue floral print over a red under robe patterned with chrysanthemums, the flowers lightly embossed. The woman at top left carries a gourd and a small stick to strike it as a percussion instrument. Nicely detailed with a gray mica background. A very interesting design from this series, rarely seen in reprint.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 14 5/8" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.