February Market Auctions - I’ve selected 175 prints for special market driven auctions in February. There are a range of excellent prints, from high quality and rare Edo era prints, to fine old reprints. It’s an especially nice group with each print opening at $39 selling to any highest bid! Keep an eye out for my February $39 Market Auctions and good luck bidding!

-Bill

Moon through a Bamboo Lattice Window - Wonderful contemplative scene illustrating the story of Hidetsugu, adopted son of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a great military leader. Initially distinguishing himself in battle, Hidetsugu began to act irrationally, refusing to lead Hideyoshi's campaign to invade Korea and shooting arrows at passersby. After the birth of a true son to his adoptive father, Hidetsugu was exiled to a temple on Mount Kora. He is shown there in quiet meditation, his head bowed and hands clasped. A retainer sits in a similar position in the room at left, a full moon glowing outside the bamboo bars of the window. An interesting subject, beautifully detailed with fine embossing in the white robe.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 13" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - Nice color and printing quality. Backed with paper. Slight soiling. A couple light spots. Good overall, see photos.