A Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni – Samurai - Edo
December 2013 Auction by Far East Asian Art

This is a superb print of a Samurai in full regalia by one of the greatest masters of Japanese woodblock printing. It is done in muted tones of browns, tans and a very faint pink (lower part of his garment). (The small yellow rectangle seen in the upper right corner of a few of the photos is an unfortunate reflection of a ceiling light while taking the photos.)

The framed print measures 20 3/4” by 15 ¾” - the image is 15” by 10 ½”, oban size...