Woman geisha. I think is copper. Wood frame. Japanese artist. Perfect condition.
14”x15”
Hello, this item is a framed Japanese copper plate artwork depicting a bijin, a traditional image of a refined woman associated with geisha and courtesan imagery. The work is executed in etched and patinated copper, not painted porcelain or paper, and reflects a technique popular in Japan during the mid 20th century, particularly from the 1950s to 1970s, when copper plate wall art for export and domestic interiors became widespread. The stylization of the face, kimono patterns, and compositional framing draw inspiration from ukiyo-e aesthetics, but this is not an original Edo or Meiji period print. The presence of a modern wooden frame and the uniform copper surface further confirm postwar production rather than earlier handcrafted metalwork.
Condition appears excellent, with no visible oxidation damage, dents, or losses to the copper plate, and the frame remains clean and stable. Comparable Japanese copper wall artworks of bijin subjects from this period regularly trade on the secondary market in the range of USD 200 to USD 400, depending on size, condition, and decorative appeal.