1991 Usagi Yojimbo #400 of 400 signed silkscreen print

liamzdad · Post by **liamzdad** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:31 -0700

Greeting,
I've had this framed print on my wall for 10+ years.
Can anyone tell me more about it?
It is in color:

http://usagiyojimbo.com/collectibles/co ... oster.html

Thank you!

liamzdad · Post by **liamzdad** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:44 -0700

I now understand that it is called "Sashimono" aka : Banners

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:10 -0700

Sashimono, or Banners, is a serigraph (silk screen print) published by Fantagraphics. The image was also used in a Fantagraphics calendar--circa 1991 or '92.

It was the second Usagi serigraph they published. The first, Full Moon, was not very successful because the printer had no experience silk screening on paper. About a third of the run was destroyed.

liamzdad · Post by **liamzdad** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:09 -0700

Thank you Sensai Stan for replying.

It is an honor.

I found this piece at a garage sale in late 1992 for $5.00!
I was first mainly attracted to the frame that it was in.

I believe it was a divorce sale as the energy was very uptight though she seemed to enjoy seeing the things go so cheaply.

I really enjoy your art and appreciate what you do.
Soon I'll be exposing my 7 year old son to your work.

Be well,
Liamzdad