Japan landscapes in frames. At least 50 years old
All 4 are 21in.x 14 in
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Dear Larry,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please upload a few better images?
Thanks
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I have a series of 4 landscapes actually. Thank you, Larry
Here you go
Dear Larry,
Thank you very much for the new images. Considering the pictures, this item is:
A framed Japanese woodblock print of a Landscape from mid 20th century. It appears to be a reproduction (signed on bottom left) of an Hiroshi Yoshida, a Japanese artist wildly known for his landscape paintings. It follows a western style intaglio print of a delicate Fuji landscape with gofun (snow on the mountain top), bridge over a river branch. As it is a reproduction there is no signature seal.
Japanese woodblock printing originated in ancient China and was brought to Japan after the unification of the country and Shogunat rule was established. Japanese woodblock prints, also called ukiyo-e (which means image of the floating world), are a traditional art form, which started to become very popular during the 20th century.
Comparable objects have been recently offered in large groups and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in fair condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 100 to 150 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
Should I take it out of the frame!