Pair of 19th C. Japanese Edo Period Woodblock Prints by Keisai Eisen (1790–1848) – "Shinji Andori"

Item Overview:

A framed pair of authentic 19th-century Japanese Edo period woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) by the acclaimed master artist Keisai Eisen (1790–1848), titled "Shinji Andori".

Details & Provenance:

Artist: Keisai Eisen (1790–1848)

Title: Shinji Andori (Heart/Mind Guidance / True Heart Lanterns)

Publisher: Takano Toshiro (as noted on provenance label)

Subject: Delicate genre scenes depicting figures in traditional blue-and-white kimono engaging in music (playing the shamisen), calligraphy, and daily interactions, complete with calligraphic text/poetry.

Framing: Both prints are presented in matching black frames with clean off-white mounts, making them ready to display.

Provenance: Includes a hand-written gallery label on the reverse indicating acquisition from the renowned Japanese Gallery, Camden Passage, London in January 2000.

Condition:

Good antique condition overall. Age-appropriate light toning and fading consistent with early-to-mid 19th-century paper prints. Well-preserved under glass in modern frames. (Please refer to high-resolution photographs for full condition details).

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