The Artist: Ikki Matsumoto was born in Tokyo, studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and later established his career in Sanibel Island, Florida. His distinctively clean, stylized, and graphic representations of wildlife (especially birds) are highly collectible among lovers of mid-century modern and coastal design.Signature & Edition: You can spot the artist's signature initials/character mark (Y 7 style block signature) stamped or pencil-signed in the bottom-left corner of the print margins. Pieces that feature clean, hand-written pencil numbering (e.g., 45/100) carry a premium over open-edition estate posters.Framing and Condition: High-quality archival framing adds significant immediate value. However, you should inspect whether the print is permanently glued or taped to the backing board, as acidic mounting materials can cause yellowing over time and devalue the print. 34/50