Technique: Woodblock print Artist: Yousaku Sakino Title: "Irises in Blue Vase" Hand-signed and numbered by the artist: 58/93 Japan - 2010 Condition: As new. In mint condition, direct from the gallery of the artist. Never been framed! Full paper size: 385 x 285 mm Beautiful contemporary Japanese woodblock print by Yousaku Sakino, titled "Irises", showing a rich still life of purple irises arranged in a striking turquoise glass vase. The image is executed with exceptional attention to detail and enhanced with gold-metallic backgrounds and decorative patterning, a signature element in Sakino's work. The artist combines traditional ukiyo-e carving methods with modern colour sensibility, resulting in a refined, elegant composition with a strong decorative presence. About the artist : Yousaku Sakino is a contemporary Japanese printmaker known for his richly coloured woodblock prints that blend ukiyo-e traditions with modern design. His work often incorporates gold leaf backgrounds, floral subjects, and stylised decorative motifs, creating imagery that feels both classical and contemporary. Sakino's prints are carved and printed by hand using traditional Japanese techniques, and his editions are typically small and highly sought after. Sakino has exhibited in numerous printmaking shows in Japan and is appreciated internationally by collectors of modern hanga for his precision carving, refined colour layering, and the luxurious, almost painterly atmosphere of his prints. The print will be send between hardboard and carton plates to prevent any damage in transport. Sending nearly worldwide, insured with tracking post.