Japanese prisoner of war art

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Posted by Charleybridge
16 years ago
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Description 3 great pictures of Japanese ladies (Geisha?) that were drawn by Japanese POW's and traded in exchange for cigarettes. One picture has Japanese writing on it. They are in what I would consider excellent condition. I can't tell if the weathering/stains are from age or originally on the sheets prior to the drawings. Amazingly good and beautiful pictures. Wife put them in frames many years ago. I've found nothing else like them anywhere after weeks of searching the internet. Can anybody help with value and additional history?
Category Militaria
Medium cloth/bedsheets
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 12"X16"
Date Period End of WW2
History Wifes father obtained from Japanese prisoners at end of war in exchange for cigarettes. Unknown prison camp.
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Submitted by draecooper

My dad was on Guam during WWII.  We have a large colored pencil reproduction of the picture of Mom and me that he had with him.  It was done on a bedsheet and the price was a carton of cigarettes.  I have also just found two additional drawings, I think by the same artist.  Both have a mountain in the background (Fuji?) and water, geisha, etc. in the foreground.  Apparently this was common?  The one is signed ABCV.  Anybody know anything more?

Submitted by Crazy Ike

I looked at some auction records, pictures like yours have sold for $200.00 per picture. if your intent is to sell on the retail market I would suggest a certified appraisal.

The history behind them is invaluable.
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