A Japanese Woodblock Print – Wakamurasaki (??) from The Tale of Genji
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0256 |
| Estimate | $500 - $800 |
| Opening bid | $250 |
| Auction | Asian Antiques, Fine Art & Estate Jewelry |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
Mid-19th century, likely 1840s–1850s; This woodblock print depicts Wakamurasaki (??), a beloved character from The Tale of Genji, one of Japan’s most revered literary classics. Dressed in ornate
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