Mid 20th Century Curated Gallery Set of 4 Paul Jacoulet Original Japanese Surimono Miniature Woodblock Prints

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An extraordinary, highly collectible investment-grade set of four (4) original Japanese surimono miniature woodblock prints by internationally renowned master artist … Read more An extraordinary, highly collectible investment-grade set of four (4) original Japanese surimono miniature woodblock prints by internationally renowned master artist Paul Jacoulet. Famous for combining centuries-old Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printing mastery with early-20th-century Parisian Art Deco illustrative elegance, Jacoulet’s small-format surimono works were executed to the exact same rigorous, high-luxury artisanal standards as his full-sized museum editions.
The Curated Suite Features:Nuit de Neige, Corée (Snowy Night, Korea) – A breathtaking, atmospheric winter portrait featuring Jacoulet's hand-inked signature and red carved Jonque (sailing junk) seal.
Le Nid, Corée (The Nest, Korea) – A tender, detailed ethnographic depiction of an elderly Korean man gently tending to a nest of hatchlings, paired with his official artist seal.
Femme de la Haute Société (Elite Court Lady Portrait) – A dramatic, high-contrast portrait showcasing intricate gauffrage cloth details set against a vivid pink, cloud-patterned background, bearing his characteristic pencil signature and red seal.
Orchidées Blanches, Jaluit (White Orchids, Jaluit Island) – A beautiful South Seas composition depicting a tropical native woman holding a scarlet bird amidst patterned floral blooms, complete with his coordinating thematic seal.
Each rare impression features hand-inked signatures and specific thematic seals corresponding to Jacoulet’s personal design catalog.
The set is presented as a magnificent, turnkey uniform gallery wall grouping. See less