$500–$5,000. Common mountain prints: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Azechi's cheerful mountain prints have consistent demand. Larger and more complex compositions are most valued.
The 1955 Skier (Sukiya), edition 14 of 50, gives the skiing figure its specifically Japanese phonetic title, reflecting the adoption of this Alpine sport by the Japanese mountaineering community. By 1955 skiing had become an important part of winter mountain culture in Japan, and Azechi's skier prints documented this modern-alpine hybrid alongside his more traditional climbing subjects. The edition size of 50 placed this in his medium-circulation range, available to collectors without being mass-produced.
1944 (printed c. 1950 from recut block?)
Color woodblock print; oban
1944 (printed c. 1950 from recut block?)
Color woodblock print; oban
1945
Color woodblock print
1961
Color woodblock print; edition 10/100
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Skier (Sukiya) was created by Umetaro Azechi (畦地梅太郎) in 1955.
Skier (Sukiya) depicts figures, snow scenes, and winter.
