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I am looking for any help with identification of age and artist. Thank you!

Based on subject (bijin-ga; translates roughly to 'pictures of beautiful women') and style this looks somewhat like a woodblock print in the manner of / after Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), but It doesn't appear to be his signature and seal (the seal and signature can be found on the righthand-side next to the women). Unfortunately, the resolution is not too good, which makes it difficult to recognise the signature. It might be better to attach a new picture with a larger image of the signature. To me it looks more like Mid 20th century, but it's hard to tell from that picture.

Regards
Madria

Are these pictures any more helpful? Best, Mandi

Here are some more pictures, thank you!

I still could not identify the author, sorry. You might ask Bill or I.Nagy here in the forum for help. For comparison I attach you a link to Chrstie's current japan-auction (20991) with Bijin ga by Kitagawa Utamaro. They clearly deviate in style from the artist of your print. I regret that I cannot be of further help but I would be very interested in any future findings.

https://www.christies.com/en/auction/auction-29615?COSID=42801

[You have to scroll down and click on the load all button. Afterwards you have to – you guessed it – scroll down further. Alternatively, you can use the search function on Christie's website.]

with regards

Madria

URL Title :https://www.christies.com/en/auction/auction-29615?COSID=42801

Dear Mandi,
One thing is sure that the signature reads,
静山　-　Seizan
The seal underneath is unintelligible to me.
I also found two Seizans with Hosogai （細貝）and Tadokoro (田所) surnames from the end of Edo period
which I cannot identify in the absence of reference pictures.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Wow - Thank you so much for the great information! I will use it as I try to find out more. You are a great resource to this forum!

this does not look like a print to me but handpainted. It also looks more modern.
Peter

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