- Ishizuchi Kogen (Ishizuchi Plateau) -
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The beautiful woodblock print "Ishizuchi Kogen" (Ishizuchi Plateau) is by Fumio Kitaoka (1918 - 2007). Printed in 1976. Very large size print. A beautiful nature scenery of Ishizuchi plateau in Ehime, Japan. Phenomenal Mt. Ishizuchi in the back, creating a sense of depth. Titled, dated, and hand-signed on the bottom margin.
Mount Ishizuchi is the highest mountain on the island of Shikoku and also the highest mountain west of Mount Haku. It is known as 'the roof of Shikoku' and the sharp, rocky summit resembles a huge stone hammer. Mount Ishizuchi is an important object of worship in this region and one of the major centers of Shugendō, a sect of a mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. At the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called the Ishizuchi Shrine. This mountain is also known as one of the Seven Holy Mountains. (Source: Wikipedia)
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 25 x 19 inches (63.5 x 48.2 cm)
Image size: 21 and 1/2 x 15 and 5/8 inches (54.5 x 39.8 cm)
Sheet number: Artist Proof
Date: 1976
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Good condition. Minor toning, especially on the top margin. Paper scuff on the lower-left margin and bottom margin (below the title) Please see the picture. The image part is superb.
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- Hōboku (Pasture) -
$ 350.00
The remarkable woodblock print "Hōboku" (Pasture) is by Susumu Yamaguchi (1897-1983). A phenomenal view of the pasture in the Japanese Alps. Relaxing mountain scenery with horses and cows. Dated "1961", sheet number "A.P", and hand-signed "Susumu Yamaguchi" on the bottom margin in pencil by the artist. Artist round seal "Yama" (mountain mark) on the lower right corner of the image. Title "Hōboku" on the right edge on verso. This print is rarely seen on the market.
Susumu Yamaguchi was born in 1897 in Nagano, Japan. His handmade print which combines strength and softness continues to fascinate people both inside and outside of Japan. He created many wonderful woodblock prints with the theme of the mountains of Shinshu. (His home town)
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 1/2 inches by 12 and 3/4 inches. (42 x 32.5 cm)
Image size: 15 and 3/8 inches by 11 and 3/4 inches. (39 x 29.8 cm)
Sheet number: A.P (Artist Proof)
Date: 1961
Signed: Hand-signed "Susumu Yamaguchi" on the bottom margin in pencil by the artist. Artist round seal "Yama" (mountain mark) on the lower right corner of the image
Condition: Good condition for its age with minor toning. Minor paper crease on the bottom margin corners. Some minor ink smudges and some foxing on the margins as shown. The image part is superb.
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- Nikko Shinkyo no yuki (Snow at Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko) -
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Beautiful woodblock print "Nikko Shinkyo no yuki" (Snow at Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko) is by Hasui Kawase (1883-1957). Excellent shading throughout with light embossing. First printed in 1930 originally by Kawaguchi & Sakai; this is a later printing by Shobisha from original blocks. Shobisha obtained the original blocks in about 1950. Signed Hasui with red artist seal "sui" on the lower right corner of the image. Bottom margin contains title "Nikko Shinkyo no yuki" (Snow at Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko) and "Showa 5 nen saku"(printed in 1930) in Japanese. Very wonderful "bokashi" shading through print with finely carved details.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 1/8 inches by 11and 1/8 inches (41 x 28.2 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/8 inches by 9 and 1/8 inches (36 x 23.2 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Showa 5 nen (1930); this is a later printing from original blocks.
Signed: Signed Hasui with red artist seal "sui"
Condition: Pristine condition.
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- Yu no Tsubakuro-dake (Tsubakurodake, Evening) -
$ 695.00
Wonderful woodblock print "Yu no Tsubakurodake" (Tsubakurodake, Evening) is by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995). Pencil-signed "Toshi Yoshida" by artist and English titled "Tsubakurodake, Evening" on the bottom margin. Dated "1951 nen saku" (made in 1951) and Japanese title "Yu no Tsubakurodake" in kanji lettering on the left margin. This is a Lifetime edition. English title and artist signature on the bottom margin is hand-written in pencil by the artist. Please see the picture. This design was made in 1951 and originally published in 1984.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 3/4 x 10 and 7/8 inches (40 x 27.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 5/8 x 9 and 5/8 inches (37.2 x 24.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1951 (This design was made in 1951 and originally published in 1984)
Signed: Pencil-signed "Toshi Yoshida" by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Very good condition with minor toning. Minor ink smudges on the left and bottom margin. Tiny note (sticker) on the lower-left corner on verso.
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- Matsushima Zaimokujima (Zaimoku Island at Matsushima) -
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Amazing woodblock print "Matsushima Zaimokujima" (Zaimoku Island at Matsushima) by Hasui Kawase. From the series, "Nihon Fukei shu Higashi Nihon hen" (Collection of Scenic Views of Japan's Eastern Provinces). Already framed and ready to hang on your wall. Signed Hasui with red artist seal "sui" in the lower right corner of the image. Title "Matsushima Zaimokujima" and date "Showa 8 nen 5 gatsu saku" (Printed in 1933, May) in Japanese on the right margin. Watanabe 6 mm-seal on the lower right corner of the image. (Round 6mm seal, indicating a lifetime print produced 1946 - 1957). This print is fairly scarce and difficult to obtain. Skillful realistic reflection on the water's surface. Subtle colors and finely carved. Please see the pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 16 and 1/2 inches by 21 inches (42 x 53.2 cm)
Image size (inside mat): 10 inches by 14 and 1/2 inches (25.2 x 36.6 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Showa 8 nen (1933)
Signed: Signed Hasui with red artist seal "sui"
Condition: Good condition. Minor toning is typical for its age. A minor scratch in the upper image. Please see the last picture. Framing is in new condition.
Sorry, my pictures may have a reflection.
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- Mountain in Early Summer -
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This is a small size woodblock print that is made for the calendar in those days. Published by Watanabe. This handmade woodblock print would be the perfect decor for your little space or a little gift for someone. 
Artist: Fumio Fujita (b.1933)
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 5/8 inches by 6 and 5/8 inches (19.3 x 16.8 cm)
Image size: 6 and 1/4 inches by 5 and 1/2 inches (16 x 14 cm)
Date: 1988
Signed: N/A
Condition: Very good condition.
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- Fune to Ami (Boat and Fishing Net) -
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Fine woodblock print "Fune to Ami" (Boat and Fishing Net) is by Gijin Okuyama (b.1934). It is a nostalgic sunset image of the fishing village. Japanese title and pencil-signed "奥山義人(Okuyama Gijin)" in Japanese by the artist on the right margin. Pencil-signed "Gijin Okuyama", dated "1972" and numbered "47-19" (19/47) on the bottom margin. Artist seal in the lower-left corner of the image. Gijin Okuyama is the son of the Japanese famous woodblock artist Gihachiro Okuyama.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 1/8 by 11 and 3/8 inches. (41 cm x 29 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 x 10 and 1/8 inches (37.7 x 25.7 cm)
Date: 1972
Signed: Pencil signed on the lower right margin (Japanese Kanji) and the bottom margin.
Condition: Good condition. Minor toning. A few ink smudges on the bottom margin. Tiny tape stain on the upper right corner of the verso and it shows from the front. (upper left corner)
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- Ashino kohan no Fuji (Mt.Fuji from Ashino Lakeside) -
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Japanese woodblock print "Ashino kohan no Fuji" (Mt.Fuji from Ashino Lakeside) is by Koichi Okada (1907 - ). Signature "Koichi", artist name, "Unsodo", publisher name, "Okura", carver name, and "Ichimura", printer name. It is an absolutely beautiful autumn scene with Mt. Fuji. Koichi Okada created a series of 12 prints of famous views of Japan, most of them with Mount Fuji in the background.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/4 by 16 and 1/4 inches (28.5 x 41 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/8 by 14 and 3/8 inches (24 x 36.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in the 1950s, this print is later print.
Signed: "Koichi-ga" in the lower left of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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- Funkakō (Crater) from Aso Gokei (Five Views of Aso) -
$ 120.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Funkakō"(Crater) from Aso Gokei (Five Views of Aso)" is by Hanjiro Sakamoto (1882-1969). Already matted and ready to frame. Red tiny square seal "Sakamoto" on the lower-right corner of the image with the title. This is a later edition and smaller format. Published by Kyuryudo in 1971. Hanjiro Sakamoto (1882 - 1969) was born in Fukuoka prefecture. He is a well-known Western-style painter. His artworks combine special soft colors, and the theme of the paintings is the scenery, which gives a sense of familiarity.
Technique: Woodblock
Mat size: 11 and 1/4 inches wide by 8 and 1/2 inches tall (28.5 x 21.5 cm)
Image size (inside mat): 9 and 1/4 by 6 and 1/2 inches (23.5 x 16.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1971
Signed: Artist's seal "Sakamoto" on the lower-right corner of the image
Condition: Very good condition.
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- Katata (Fishing Boats at Katata) -
$ 149.00
Beautiful Black and White woodblock print "Katata" (Fishing Boats at Katata) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. This is the scene of the lakeside at Biwa lake in Shiga prefecture. Wooden boats are floating on water in silence brings nostalgia.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches and 12 and 1/2 inches (43.5 x 31.5 cm)
Image size: 15 inches wide and 10 inches tall (38 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: 4/500
Date: Printed in 2020
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Wayside Bridge, Peking (China)
$ 2,500.00
Very scarce woodblock print “Wayside Bridge, Peking” by Elizabeth Keith (1887 - 1956) was published by Shozaburo Watanabe. Printed on handmade mulberry paper with full margins. Very serene image with soft colors. Although the print is beautiful as is, Keith's intricate and fine details illustrated such as the observers on the bridge and the detailed pattern of the woman's clothes brings together the warm atmosphere in China. A great example of Elizabeth Keith's masterpieces.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 14 and 5/8 by 9 and 3/4 inches (37 x 25 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/8 by 8 and 5/8 inches (34 x 22 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Printed ca. 1925
Signed: Artist signed "Elizabeth Keith" by pencil on the lower right of the image and bottom margin.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Minor paper toning/mat line on the margin. A drying hole in the upper right corner margin. Minor paper crease on the upper left corner. Please see the picture.
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One Day in East Africa No.7
$ 650.00
Dramatic print. Absolutely wonderful sense of movement. Artist used beautiful woodgrains into this print very nicely. Powerful and subtle appeal print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 25 and 1/8 by 12 and 1/4 inches. (64 x 31cm)
Sheet number: 622/1000
Date: 1982 by pencil
Signed: Pencil signed "Toshi Yoshida" on the bottom margin
Condition: Outstanding condition. Tape residue on the top edge of verso
- Matsushima (Islands) -
$ 450.00
Matsushima (Islands), From Oku no hosomichi series. Very fresh and amazing colors. You can see beautiful woodgrain in the sea. Printed on special watermarked paper, "Jun. Sekino". Title "Matsushima" and artist red seal "Jun" in the lower right corner of the image. Very large size print. Excellent condition. Wonderful contrast and composition. This print shows the beauty of nature at Matsushima very nicely.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 21 and 1/4 by 16 and 3/4 inches (54 x 42.5 cm)
Image size: 17 and 7/8 by 13 inches (45.5 x 33 cm)
Sheet number: 57/128
Date: 1983
Signed: Hand-signed "Jun Sekino" on the bottom margin
Condition: Very good condition. Very minor paper crease on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Matsushima
Located half an hour outside of Sendai, Matsushima is famous for its bay, which is dotted by many pine-clad islets and has been ranked one of Japan's three most scenic views for centuries. With its stunning island scenery, the place is frequented by visitors all year round.
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- Mihara no sabaku - Oshima Ju-ni kei uchi ("Mihara Desrt of Oshima Island” from the series “Twelve Senic Places of Oshima Island") -
$ 395.00 $ 650.00
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Published by Watanabe with a black 6mm copyright seal in the lower left of the image. Normally we would expect a long copyright seal for this publication date; however, it is illustrated in the seminal reference book for the artist, Ito Shinsui: All the Woodblock Prints, at plate 83. According to the publisher, the prints from the Twelve Sights of Oshima Island series as they were hand signed and sealed by Shinsui, rather than printed in the block, necessitated only a single printing of the 12 designs from the series; 200 copies each. Shazaburo Watanabe would send about 20 or 30 copies of each design to be signed and sealed by Ito as needed. Another seldom seen print from a world-famous artist.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: The format for this print is Oban tate-e, the paper size is approximately 16 and ¾ by 11 and 3/8 inches with an image size of 15 and ½ by almost 10 and ½ inches.
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated
Signed: Brush signed and sealed by the artist.
Condition: Overall good condition, light toning. One drying hole high in the right margin. Minor paper crease upper right from the printing process.
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- Reiho(4) - Bokujo B (Sacred Mt. Fuji 4, Pasture B), 1980 -
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This phenomenal woodblock print "Reiho(4) - Bokujo B" (Sacred Mt. Fuji 4, Pasture B) is by Kiyoshi Saito. Very peaceful pasture image with dynamic composition. Watermarked "Kiyoshi Saito" on bottom margin. A rarely found, superb woodblock print from the Reiho (Sacred Mt. Fuji) series.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 3/4 inches by 27 and 1/8 inches (52.5 x 69 cm)
Image size: 17 and 7/8 inches by 24 and 1/8 inches (45.5 x 61.5 cm)
Sheet number: 56/100
Date: 1980
Signed: Hand signed "Kiyoshi Saito" on the lower left of the image
Condition: Outstanding condition. Once taped on the edge of the paper (on the verso), there are a few tape residues as shown. Faint mat line on the margin which will be easily matted out.
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