
Sphinx - Night (Sufinkusu yoru), from the series "Europe"
Sufinkusu yoru
- Series:
- Europe
- Date:
- 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 40.7 × 27 cm
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Typical Price
This nocturnal view of the Great Sphinx is among Yoshida's most unexpected and arresting compositions, part of his rarely seen Europe series. The dramatic night lighting transforms the ancient monument into an almost supernatural presence. Jizuri editions of this uncommon subject command $2,500-$7,000, with the extreme rarity of European subjects by Yoshida driving strong collector interest. Studio editions sell from $1,200-$3,500.





