Japanese woodblock wonder sets record in Paris auction

Crowning the white-glove success of Japanese works from the Portier collection in Paris was the sale of this signature portrait print by Kitagawa Utamaro for €600,000 (£500,000).

The price at represents a new record for any ukiyo-e or woodblock print offered at auction and doubl…

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