Taizo Minagawa Japanese Woodblock Print Kyoto Living Room Irori Sosaku Hanga Cat For Sale

An authentic original mid-century Japanese woodblock print by Taizo Minagawa (1917–2005), published by the renowned Mikumo Mokuhansha in Kyoto.

Titled \"Kyoto Living Room\" (also known as Interior with Black Cat), this piece brilliantly bridges traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern graphic design. The composition features a sunken hearth (irori) with a hanging kettle, classic cabinetry, and a charming black cat resting near the shoji screen veranda.

• Artist: Taizo Minagawa (皆川 泰蔵, 1917–2005)

• Title: Kyoto Living Room / Interior with Black Cat

• Movement: Sōsaku-hanga / Mid-Century Modern

• Publisher: Mikumo Mokuhansha (三雲木版社, Kyoto)

• Medium: Genuine woodblock print on Japanese washi paper (Hand-carved & Hand-printed)

• Date: Circa 1950s–1960s

• Edition: Hand-numbered in pencil #351 / 700

• Markings: Publisher’s Mikumo seal and pencil-numbered edition in the lower margin

• Sheet Size: Approx. 31.0 cm x 27.5 cm (12.2\" x 10.8\")

• Image Size: Approx. 27.0 cm x 24.5 cm (10.6\" x 9.6\")

• Overall State: Excellent vintage condition.

• Details: Clean impression with bold, saturated pigments and strong woodblock embossment/textures. Well-preserved washi paper with mild, natural toning consistent with age. No heavy creasing, tears, or major foxing affecting the image area.

• Sold UNFRAMED, ready for custom matting and framing.

  (Please review all high-resolution photos carefully, as they serve as an integral part of the visual condition report).

• Packaging: Shipped completely flat between multiple layers of heavy-duty, puncture-resistant rigid cardboard, sealed inside a moisture-proof protective sleeve. Never rolled.

• Tracking & Insurance: Dispatched with full international tracking to ensure safe and prompt delivery.