#503 • Orientalist woodblock by Paul Jacoulet (French 1902-1960)

Part of Curated Collector auction #10 (timed auction by Beck Estates)

High bid $190.00

Status: Sold

Category: Artwork

Orientalist woodblock by Paul Jacoulet (French 1902-1960). Depicts a woman resting on bent leg while standing smoking. Signed in pencil with red bird stamp. Framed and matted; FS 15.5" x 11.5". Jacoulet was born in Paris in 1896 and lived in Japan most of his life. His creative period was 1939-1960. He is considered one of the few Western artists to have mastered the art of woodblock printing in Japan