Original Japanese Woodblock Print Chizuko PENCIL SIGN Yoshida Orchids

Description & History- This is an Huge very beautiful and special original Japanese woodblock “Orchids” PENCIL SIGNED by the famous Shin-Hanga artist Chizuko Yoshida (1924-) made in 1980s IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.  This is an ORIGINAL woodblock print about 30 years old. This woodblock print is from Dr. Ben family seven-decade old collection of Japanese woodblock prints and Asian Art.

Artist- Chizuko Yoshida (1924-).  Chizuko Yoshida is one of the most famous Shin-Hanga woodblock artists in Showa Era.  She is also a member of Yoshida family.  Information on Chizuko Yoshida and the prices of his woodblock prints can be found through any search engine such as http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/16134/lot/5060/

Medium- Original Japanese Woodblock Print

Date of Creation- Original Japanese Woodblock Print made in 1981

Print Size- 20 3/4 x 16 1/4 inches which is MUCH LARGER than the traditional Shin Hanga woodblock print.

Print Condition- The artist’s signature and his chop mark and the title of this print “Orchids” are at the lower left corner of the print while Chizuko Yoshida’s PENCIL SIGNATURE is in the bottom border.   All four borders are intact.  The size of this woodblock print is 20 3/4 x 16 1/4 inches, which is MUCH LARGER than the traditional Shin-Hanga woodblock prints.  The colors, which are vivid and vibrant, are in layers.  This woodblock print is not attached to any backing paper or cardboard and strong ink bleeding can be seen through the back of the original Japanese mulberry Washi paper.  This original woodblock print is IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

Payment- Any credit card, visa, master card, bank and post office money order, cashier check and personal check are accepted.  Personal checks will take about ten days to clear. Texas residents need to pay 8.25% tax. 

Shipping- Shipping is $16 anywhere in US by USPS priority mail with insurance and tracking.  Due to the recent postage raise for the large dimension international mail, international shipping charges are US$35 through 1st class airmail WITHOUT insurance, buyers will have to assume all the risks during the mailing. If you choose to mail by international priority mail with tracking and limited insurance, it costs around $50.  We do combined shipping.  If more than one item is purchased at the same time, the highest shipping cost will be charged. All items will be shipped together.