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Four Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints, 19th Century Genre Scenes

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Estimated price: £400 - £800

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Description

A group of four Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints on paper, characteristic of the mid-to-late 19th century Edo or early Meiji period. Each print depicts a distinct genre scene, including a castle procession with figures, an interior with women grooming, a domestic scene featuring figures and mice, and a bustling market street. The prints feature various Japanese characters, including what appear to be artist signatures, publisher marks, censor seals, and recurring series titles such as ‘東風福引’ (Tōfū Fukubiki), alongside some Romanized script. Rendered in polychrome ink.


Condition report:

Overall paper toning, localized foxing, and minor creasing are present across all prints. Colors generally retain good vibrancy consistent with their period.