Original Hiroshige Woodblock Print of Key Block


Item Number: 109

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $200

Online Close: Jun 2, 2021 9:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 0 bids

Description

Framed, authenticated woodblock print of the black and white key block to Mitsuke on the Tokaido, the 28th of the 53 Stations of the Tokaido ukiyo-e prints. The item is in fair condition, with some foxing (browning) along a prevoius fold.


The collection of which which this is one element established Hiroshige (famous for the woodblock of the great wave) as the most prominent and successful printmaker of the Tokugawa era in 19th-Century Japan.


 

Special Instructions

Item may be picked up in NYC or shipped to the winner. Winning bidder will be put in touch with the donor to make arrangments. Please contact mb1800auction@gmail.com with proof of your winning bid.

Donated by

Peter Strauss