A few examples of appraisal values for
SHARAKU PRINT

• TWO UKIYO-E COLOR WOODBLOCKS, UTAMARO
  TWO UKIYO-E COLOR WOODBLOCKS, UTAMARO & SHARAKUKitagawa Utamaro (after) (Japanese, 1753-1806) Akashi and Matsuga of the Tamaya House , image ca. 1801 From "Famous Flowers of Beauty from the Pleasure Quarters" Color woodblock on paper 14" x 9 1/2" (oban) Publisher's seal bearing a strong similarity to that of Tsutaya Juzaburo. The glazed frame measures 19 1/2" x 15". Toshusai Sharaku (after) (Japanese, fl. 1794-1795) The Actor Bando Mitsugoro as Ishii Genzo , image 1794 Color woodblock on paper 14" x 9 1/2" (oban) No publisher's seal present. The glazed frame measures 19 1/2" x 15". Condition The Utamaro print has a flattened vertical fold to the right of the sheet, and shows a bit of toning and mat burn. The Sharaku print has unusual coloration, including a splotchy pattern of staining to the figure's face.