Himeji Castle (Himejijo)
Himejijo
by Kawase Hasui
- Date:
- n.d.
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 25 × 23.9 cm
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Typical Price
Hasui's rendering of Japan's most celebrated surviving castle is a perennial collector favorite. Lifetime editions of Himeji Castle bring $800-$3,000. The castle's UNESCO World Heritage status ensures ongoing interest, and prints featuring this subject tend to hold value well. Early Watanabe editions with the small circular seal are especially sought after.
Current Listings
EgenolfgalleryFixed Price
$2,800
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