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Rare Set of Five Dames Chinoises et Madchoues Woodblock Prints Paul Jacoulet

Creator: Paul Jacoulet
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A rare complete suite of five Dames Chinoises et Madchoues, from the Bat Series, created in 1942 by Paul Jacoulet (French, 1896-1960). These woodblock prints (dai-oban) were perhaps the most elaborate and complex design by the artist and also the most expensive and enduring work among his repertoires.
The set comprising: The Confidant (La Confidente); The Bowl of Red Fish (Le Bocal de Poissons Rouges); In the Official Box (Dans la Loge Officielle); The Favorite (La Favorite); and Before the Audience (Avant l'Audience). All from the same edition 141 out of 150.
The prints are attached to the original mats as shown. Each signed in pencil: Paul Jacoulet, with artist's red ink bat seal and seal of the carver Maeda and printer Fuji (under the mat). Each print is marked with edition 141/150 verso and the mat has the hand-written title in French likely by Jacoulet himself.
Provenance:
Property from An American collection, purchased directly from Paul Jacoulet, and thence by descendants. The collector was on assignment in Japan with press credentials post war and became friends with Jacoulet and remained pen pals for life.
Reference: For the extensive writing by Paul Jacoulet on this series, see page 63-65 of The Prints of Paul Jacoulet by Richard Miles. (Plate 81-85).

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	woodblock prints
Condition:	Good. Minor toning and mat burn from being mounted on the original mats. Scattered occasional minute spots. Mats show various degree of minor discoloration. Not framed.
Creation Date:	1942
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	812279

Dimensions

W.	14.25 in;	H.	18 in;	D.	0.25 in;
W.	36.2 cm;	H.	45.72 cm;	D.	0.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.