Utagawa Hiroshige “Asakusa Rice Fields Torinomachi Festival” Cat Woodblock Print One Hundred Famous Views of Edo Framed Meisho Edo Hyakkei
Meisho Edo Hyakkei (One Hundred Famous Views of Edo / 名所江戸百景) by the master artist Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重, 1797–1858). 
Artist
Utagawa Hiroshige (also known as Andō Hiroshige) is one of the greatest ukiyo-e landscape artists of the Edo period, often ranked alongside Hokusai. He specialized in lyrical, atmospheric depictions of Edo (modern Tokyo), seasons, weather, and daily life. This series, published between 1856–1858 (his late masterpiece), consists of 118 prints (plus variants) capturing famous views around Edo with innovative compositions, perspective, and mood. Hiroshige died in 1858, shortly after completing much of the series. His work profoundly influenced Western artists like Van Gogh and Monet. 
Title and Scene
“Asakusa Rice Fields and Torinomachi Festival” (浅草田甫酉の町詣, Asakusa Tanbo Torinomachi Mōde), approximately print #101 in the series.
The composition shows a white cat (with black markings on its head) perched on a wooden veranda or inside a room, gazing out through lattice/shoji-style windows at a panoramic landscape. In the background: rice fields, distant mountains (possibly Mt. Fuji implied), trees, and a flock of birds in flight. On the left, a dark path or riverbank with decorative elements (possibly lanterns or festival items) and a draped blue garment or cloth. The scene captures a view from the Yoshiwara pleasure district or nearby, with the Torinomachi Festival (a rooster-related market/festival in November) referenced in the title. The cat is a charming, often-noted detail—Hiroshige frequently included animals symbolically or whimsically. 
Red and beige cartouches on the right and bottom contain the series title, print title, and publisher information (likely Uoya Eikichi or similar for this series).
Age and Production
Original edition: 1856–1858 (late Edo period). This is a polychrome woodblock print (nishiki-e) on washi paper, produced using multiple carved woodblocks for colors. It is from the first or early edition of the famous series. Later reprints exist, but the quality, paper, and color registration here (plus framing details) suggest an authentic 19th-century impression, possibly with some later conservation.
Provenance is unknown.(Believed to have been brought back to the US from Occupied Japan after WWII.)
Size
From the ruler photos: The print image/sheet area is approximately 13–14 inches wide by 8–9 inches high (horizontal ōban format, standard for the series: roughly 34–38 cm wide x 22–25 cm high). The framed piece with mat is larger. 
Condition
Good to very good for a print of this age (160+ years old).
• Colors are still vibrant (blues, pinks, earth tones) with decent registration.
• Lines are clear.
• Typical minor age characteristics: light toning, possible small spots/foxing, or edge wear on the paper (common for washi), but no major tears, folds, or water damage visible in the main image area.
• Professionally matted and framed in wood with glass (modern framing, protective). The frame shows normal wear but is in solid condition. Overall display-ready and well-preserved. Any specific flaws (e.g., exact foxing) should be noted transparently in a sale.
Value and Market
Hiroshige prints from this iconic series are highly collectible. Original or early impressions in good condition typically sell for $500–$2,000+ USD at auction/galleries, depending on impression quality, color freshness, margins, and specific design popularity (the “cat print” is particularly beloved). Lower-end or later reprints go for $100–$400. Framed examples with good presentation can command premiums. Recent comparables for similar series prints range widely; this one’s charming subject boosts appeal. For eBay/private sale, a realistic Buy It Now or auction estimate is $600–$1,200+, with strong potential higher for the right buyer. Always get a formal appraisal for high-value sales and disclose it as an antique with possible minor age wear. 
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