Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) Japanese woodblock print Signed in pencil and stamped. Titled: Babysitter(Children in Aizu) 1940s Sosaku Hanga Woodblock.The entire sheet measures 11 1/4 inches wide by 17 inches long. the sight measuring 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches long.Kiyoshi Saito was born in Aizubange, Fukushima.He was a sosaku-hanga artist in 20th-century Japan. In 1938 he issued his first prints in his now famous Winter in Aizu series. Saito was one of the first Japanese printmaking artists to have won at the Sao Paulo Biennale in 1951.Saito's early works depict villages populated with local Japanese with a high degree of realism and three-dimensionality. His more mature works merge modern elements with Japanese tradition. His prints feature architecture and plant life flattened in two-dimensionality. He spent time in Paris, and did a series there. Kiyoshi Saito's woodblock prints titled “Autumn” are considered extremely rare and valuable.

In Good Used condition, some moisture stains to the verso ivory margins but No stains to the work sight,Not framed, hinged to a mat . In overall good aged condition, ready to display. All lots are sold As Is and we always ask all to attend the preview in our showroom prior to the sale and to examine all lots in person. If bidding on line , please examine all posted images and if you have any questions please email us before the auction begins.