This is an original woodblock print by the famous French/Japanese artist, Paul Jacoulet. Entitled Fumes de Santal Mandchoukuo (sandalwood smoke). The subject matter is a stunning beauty from Manchuria in a formal gown. She is lounging on a sete while staring into a large bronze koro (incense burner) with the smoke from the sandalwood incense drifts up. Also on the back is a red number stamp 191 out of a total of 250 (see picture 9) produced, as well as, the Paul Jacoulet. Watermark in the upper right (not visible in the images) with the elaborate P. Used on his papers (see picture 10). It is pencil signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner (see pictures 4). Above the Mitsu-tomoe seal. This is the only print with this seal. It was specially dedicated to King George VI of England. Seals of the carver, Kentaro Maeda, and printer, Shunosuke Fujii, on the lower left margin. Published: 21 December 1948. The print measures 18 3/4″ x 14 1/8″ (paper size) with print 12″ x 15 1/2″. The print is in very fine condition with strong colors. There are a few tape marks, most notably on the back side (see pictures 7, 8, & 11), but almost unseen from the front. You’ll love it, I guarantee it……… Sailerking and the Shogun’s Gallery have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. The item “JAPANESE ORIGINAL c. 1948 WOODBLOCK PRINT PAUL JACOULET SANDAL FUMES, MANCHURIA” is in sale since Tuesday, October 23, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Other Japanese Antiques”. The seller is “sailerking” and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Age: 1900-1940
- Primary Material: Paper
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Type: Book
- Color: White