The Figure of the Woman
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"Musume Sugata" (The Figure of the Woman)
Highly unusual hand made woodblock print is by Chikanobu Hashimoto (1838-1912). "Musume Sugata" (The Figure of The Woman) this is a re-carved edition. First printed Meiji 30 nen (1897). Signed on the left of the image. This elegant larger re-carved edition by Soudosha Publishers from a limited edition series of only 980 sheets and published on October 1, 1977. Beautifully embossed, please see pictures. Once tipped to the original presentation folder. Pristine Condition. Flawless, bright colors with fill margins. Please see superb details. Please notice mouse in hair ornament. Wonderful Japanese woodblock print. One of Chikanobu's more popular and recognized works. Chikanobu created 36 sheets Bijin -ga set "Shinbijin", all Bijin-ga prints with Meiji era customs. This set is called the best masterpiece in his life. This print is one of them.
Hashimoto Chikanobu (1838-1912) was known by several names, originally as Hashimoto Tadayoshi, then in accordance with naming practices of the day, he was later given his artist name of Chikanobu by his master Toyohara Kunichika.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/8 inches by 16 inches
Condition: Pristine Condition. Flawless, bright colors with fill margins. Very minor toning into the left margin which will be easily matted out.
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- Daimonjiya Hitomoto (Hitomoto of the Daimonjiya) -
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Japanese woodblock print "Daimonjiya Hitomoto" (Hitomoto of the Daimonjiya) is by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806). Beauty Hitomoto is one of the most famous courtesans. Originally printed in 1799. (Kansei 11 nen) This is a recarved edition by Kyoto Hanga in. Publisher seal, carver name 'Endo" and printer name "Ito" and publisher's red seal on the left margin. Wonderful colors and beautifully embossed. Fine silver mica background. High-quality woodblock print by the famous publisher. Please see the beautiful details.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 10 and 3/4 x 16 and 1/8 inches (27.2 x 41 cm)
Image size: 9 and 5/8 x 14 and 13/4 inches (24.4 x 37.5 cm)
Date: Showa era (1980's)
Signed: Signature on the right side of the image
Condition: Excellent condition.
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- Takigawa (Beauty Takigawa) -
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Japanese woodblock print "Takigawa - Touji Zensei Bijin Zoroi"(Beauty Takigawa from the series The famous Beautys of that time) is by Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806). Beauty Takigawa is one of the most famous Yoshiwara courtesans. Originally printed in 1794. (Kansei 6 nen) This is a recarved edition by Kyoto Hanga in. Publisher seal, carver name 'Endo" and printer name "Ito" and publisher's red seal on the left margin. Wonderful colors. Beautifully embossed. High-quality woodblock print by the famous publisher. Please see the beautiful details.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 10 and 3/4 x 16 and 1/8 inches (27.2 x 41 cm)
Image size: 9 and 7/8 x 15 and 1/4 inches (25.2 x 38.7 cm)
Date: Showa era (1980's)
Signed: Signature on the lower right of the image
Condition: Excellent condition. A few minor ink spots into the image (next to the black kimono)
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- Bijin no Kaisuiyoku (Beach Girl) -
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Very lovely woodblock print "Bijin no Kaisuiyoku" (Beach Girl) is by Kogyo Terasaki (1866-1919). This is a re-carved edition of original kuchi-e first published by Bungei Kurabu which was a very popular literary magazine in the Meiji era. Signed "Kogyo" with artist seal. This elegant larger re-carved edition by Soudosha Publishers from a limited edition series of only 980 sheets and published on October 1, 1977. Lightly embossed. Authentic hand-carved and hand-printed Japanese woodblock print. This is a very popular print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 5/8 inches by 15 and 1/2 inches (27 x 39.5 cm)
Image size: 9 inches by 13 and 3/8 inches (23 x 34 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: "Kogyo" with artist seal" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Faintest printer's ink smudge on the right margin (edge) which will be easily matted out.
Beach girl in the Meiji era
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- Nara no shika (Deer at Nara) -
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Breathtaking woodblock print "Nara no shika" (Deer at Nara) is by Shiro Kasamtsu (1898 - 1992). This is one of my favorite Kasamatsu prints. The publisher is Watanabe. It has a Watanabe "D"seal (1931-1941) on the lower-right margin. Title "Nara no shika" on the left margin. A beautiful girl with a bright-colored Kimono and adorable deer against the subtle background. The girl is feeding the Shika senbei (Cracker for the deer) to the deer. Really heartwarming and charming subject. This print is really hard to find.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 5/8 by 15 and 5/8 inches (27 x 39.5 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/4 by 14 and 5/8 inches (24.7 x 37.2 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Early Showa (1931-1941)
Signature: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Outstanding condition
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- Hana Fubuki (Shower of Cherry Blossoms) -
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This extremely rare woodblock print "花吹雪- Hana Fubuki" (Shower of Cherry Blossoms) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). From "Five Figures of Modern Beauties" (現代美人風俗五態 - Gendai Bijin Fuzoku Gotai). Published by Nihon Hanga Kenkyusho. Publisher seal, pencil numbered, and hand-signed in bottom margin. Red Tatsumi seal and Tatsumi characters in the upper righ of the image. Carver's seal Chushichi Nakagawa and the printer's seal Ryuji Onodera in the right margin. The deeply embossed title "Hana Fubuki" in Kanji in center bottom margin. His print shows the beauty in one moment of a Japanese woman's natural gesture, Highly detailed carving. Beautiful colors. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning handmade woodblock print. This is an icon of the very best Japanese skill in woodblock prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/8 x 18 and 1/2 inches (28.2 x 47 cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/8 x 14 and 7/8 inches (25.5 x 38 cm)
Sheet number: 123/300
Date: 1980 (Showa 55 nen)
Signed: Handsigned “Tatsumi” on the bottom margin.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Minor toning at the bottom edge and top edge of the paper which will be easily matted out.
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- Natsu Takete (Late Summer) -
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This extremely rare woodblock print "夏たけて- Natsu Takete" (Late Summer) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). From "Five Figures of Modern Beauties" (現代美人風俗五態 - Gendai Bijin Fuzoku Gotai). Please notice her fan has Hokusai’s “Red Fuji “ design. Published by Nihon Hanga Kenkyusho. Publisher seal, pencil numbered, and hand-signed in bottom margin. Red Tatsumi seal and Tatsumi characters in the upper right of the image. Carver's seal Chushichi Nakagawa and the printer's seal Ryuji Onodera in the right margin. The deeply embossed title "Natsu Takete" in Kanji in center bottom margin. His print shows the beauty in one moment of a Japanese woman's natural gesture. Highly detailed carving. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning handmade woodblock print. This is an icon of the very best Japanese skill in woodblock prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/4 x 18 and 1/4 inches (28.5 x 46.5 cm)
Image size: 10 x 14 and 7/8 inches (25.4 x 37.8 cm)
Sheet number: 123/300
Date: 1980 (Showa 55 nen)
Signed: Handsigned “Tatsumi” on the bottom margin.
Condition: Outstanding condition.
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- Maihajime (Start of the Dance) -
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This extremely rare woodblock print "舞ひ始め- Maihajime" (Start of the Dance) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). From "Five Figures of Modern Beauties" (現代美人風俗五態 - Gendai Bijin Fuzoku Gotai). Published by Nihon Hanga Kenkyusho. Publisher seal, pencil numbered, and hand-signed in bottom margin. Red Tatsumi seal and Tatsumi characters in the lower right of the image. Carver's seal Chushichi Nakagawa and the printer's seal Ryuji Onodera in the right margin. The deeply embossed title "Maihajime" in Kanji in center bottom margin. Please notice the beautiful woodgrain on the red Kimono. Also, her expression is very shy and tasteful. His print shows the beauty in one moment of a Japanese woman's natural gesture, This is a very popular print of Five Figures of Modern Beauties prints. Highly detailed carving. Skillfully over-printed hairlines. Beautiful colors. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning handmade woodblock print. This is an icon of the very best Japanese skill in woodblock prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 3/8 x 18 and 1/4 inches (29 x 46.5 cm)
Image size: 10 x 14 and 3/4 inches (25 x 37.3 cm)
Sheet number: 123/300
Date: 1980 (Showa 55 nen)
Signed: Handsigned “Tatsumi” on the bottom margin.
Condition: Very good condition. A faint spot on the top margin (left side) and a few very faint spots on the upper left corner of the image which is very minor and hardly noticeable. I think it doesn't affect the image at all. Please see the pictures.
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- One Hundred Aspects of the Moon - Kaimami no Tsuki, Kaoyo (A Glimpse of the Moon - Kaoyo) -
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Kaimami no Tsuki, Kaoyo (A Glimpse of the Moon - Kaoyo) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon)
Very beautiful woodblock print is by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892). "垣間見の月 かほよ Kaimami no Tsuki, Kaoyo” (A Glimpse of the Moon - Kaoyo) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon), is a re-carved edition from the Showa era. First printed in 1886 (Meiji 19nen). Signed on the lower left of the image. This elegant re-carved edition is by Ukiyo-e Hanga Kankokai. Published by Nihon Bijutsuga kai. This reproduction set was sold only by the publisher in those days, not at dealers or bookstores. So it is really difficult to find nowadays. Copy right seal, Carver's name, Kenji Okura, Printer's name, Akio Watanabe on the verso. Selected great two carvers (Maeda and Okura) and two printers (Tanaka and Watanabe) worked on this project. It is a really high-quality print. The carving and the printing is faithful to the original. Just stunning and beautiful. Please see the details.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) is a very famous Ukiyo-e artist. In 1850, when he was 11 years old, Yoshitoshi was apprenticed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. Yoshitoshi created modern ukiyo-e depicting warriors, actors, and Bijin.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 5/8 inches by 15 and 7/8 inches (27 x 40.3 cm)
Image size: 8 and 7/8 inches by 13 inches (22.5 x 33 cm)
Condition: New Condition. Once tipped on the upper left edge of verso.
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Tamoto (Sleeves)
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This extremely rare woodblock print "Tamoto" (Sleeves) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). A woman that Shimura drew is very delicate and elegant. The neutral color creates a genteel atmosphere. Her black hair and obi sash against the neutral color creates an amazing contrast. Her pink coral hair ornament adds a charming accent to this lovely print. Limited edition size of only 200 sheets. Carver name; Kentaro Maeda, Printer name; Keizo Sato, and large red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in the lower right margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". This print is extremely rare and highly desirable for collectors.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/4 by 16 and 1/4 inches (49 x 41.2 cm)
Image size: 16 and 7/8 by 14 and 1/2 inches (43 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: 193/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name“Tatsumi” and a red seal located in the lower right of the image
Condition: Very good condition. Slight mat line on the margin. A few minor spots on the right margin. Minor paper crease on the bottom margin (edge) Tape residue on the verso as shown. They are all minor and don't affect the beautiful image at all. Please see the picture.
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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon -Akazome Emon Viewing the Moon from Her Palace Chambers
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小夜の月- Sayo no tsuki (Akazome Emon Viewing the Moon from Her Palace Chambers) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon)
Very beautiful woodblock print is by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892). "Sayo no tsuki" (Akazome Emon Viewing the Moon from Her Palace Chambers) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon), this is a re-carved edition from the Showa era. First printed Meiji 20 nen (1887). Signed on the right of the image. This elegant re-carved edition is by Ukiyo-e Hanga Kankokai. Published by Nihon Bijutsuga kai. This reproduction set was sold only by the publisher in those days, not at the bookstores or dealers. So it is really difficult to find nowadays. Copyright seal, Carver's name, Kentaro Maeda, Printer's name, Sakuji Tanaka on the verso. Selected great two carvers (Maeda and Okura) and two printers (Tanaka and Watanabe) worked on this project. It is a really high-quality print. The carving and the printing is faithful to the original. Just stunning and beautiful. Please see the details.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi(1839-1892) is a very famous Ukiyo-e artist. In 1850, when he was 11 years old, Yoshitoshi was apprenticed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. Yoshitoshi created modern ukiyo-e depicting warriors, actors, and Bijin.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 inches by 15 and 1/2 inches (26.5 x 39.5 cm)
Image size: 8 and 7/8 inches by 13 and 1/8 inches (22.5 x 33.3 cm)
Condition: Pristine Condition. A few very minor spots on the left and top margin which will be easily matted out. Please see the last two pictures.
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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon - Kaga Chiyo (Lady Chiyo)
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Kaga Chiyo (Lady Chiyo) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon)
Very beautiful woodblock print is by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892). "加賀千代-Kaga Chiyo" (Lady Chiyo) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon), is a re-carved edition from the Showa era. First printed in 1889. Signed on the lower right of the image. This elegant re-carved edition is by Ukiyo-e Hanga Kankokai. Published by Nihon Bijutsuga kai. This reproduction set was sold only by the publisher in those days, not at dealers or bookstores. So it is really difficult to find nowadays. Copy right seal, Carver's name, Kentaro Maeda, Printer's name, Sakuji Tanaka on the verso. Selected great two carvers (Maeda and Okura) and two printers (Tanaka and Watanabe) worked on this project. It is a really high-quality print. The carving and the printing is faithful to the original. Just stunning and beautiful. Please see the details.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi(1839-1892) is a very famous Ukiyo-e artist. In 1850, when he was 11 years old, Yoshitoshi was apprenticed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. Yoshitoshi created modern ukiyo-e depicting warriors, actors, and Bijin.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 inches by 15 and 1/2 inches (26.5 x 39.5 cm)
Image size: 8 and 7/8 inches by 13 and 1/8 inches (22.5 x 33.3 cm)
Condition: New Condition. Minor ink smudge on the lower left margin and a few minor spots on the top margin which will be easily matted out. Please see the picture.
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Hatsu haru (New Year)
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Amazing woodblock print "Hatsu haru" (New Year) is by Shinmei Kato (1910-1998). This is a lovely Bijin-ga woodblock print. Adorable Maiko (geisha) against bright colors. Very cheerful and colorful. Beautiful gold and silver-colored metallic pigments on her hair-ornaments, Kimono, and Obi sash.
Published by Takamizawa. The title "Hatsu haru" on the upper left margin. Carver name "Shigeo Kijima" and Printer name "Hiroshi Orihara" on the lower left margin. "Hanken Shoyu - Kondo Koshiro" (Copyright -Koshiro Kondo) on the lower right margin.
Artist hand-signed "Shinmei" and edition number "5/350" in Japanese old Kanji on the label on verso. A red "Takamizawa" publisher seal and publisher's owner "Kondo" seal on verso as well. Watermarked "Shinmei" on the upper left margin (corner).
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 14 and 1/8 inches x 17 and 7/8 inches (36 x 45.5 cm)
Image size: 12 and 5/8 inches x 16 and 1/8 inches (32 x 41 cm)
Sheet number: 5 /350
Date: 1979 (Showa 54)
Signed: Artist red seal in the lower left of the image. Artist hand-signed "Shinmei" on verso.
Condition: Very good condition. A tiny spot on the bottom margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out. Once tipped on top corners of verso. Please see the pictures.
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Shirabe (Enchanting Melody)
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Beautiful woodblock print "Shirabe" (Enchanting Melody) is by Shinmei Kato (1910-1998). Lovely Maiko is playing the Japanese 鼓(Tsuzumi - traditional hand drum) which is used in traditional Japanese music. This is a gorgeous Bijin-ga woodblock print with spectacular colors. Beautifully embossed. You can see the beautiful Baren mark on the background. Her hair ornament, make-up, and nail polish are soft pink color like a cherry blossom. And these add a precious and fresh atmosphere to this beautiful print.
Published by Takamizawa. The title "Shirabe" on the upper right margin. Carver name "Shigeru Koike" and Printer name "Hiroshi Orihara" on the lower left margin. "Hanken Shoyu - Kondo Koshiro" (Copyright - Koshiro Kondo) on the lower right margin. Edition number "121/300" in Japanese old Kanji is stamped on the label on verso. Artist hand-signed "Shinmei" and red "Takamizawa" publisher seal on the label on verso as well. Watermarked "Shinmei" on the upper left margin (corner).
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 3/4 inches x 20 and 3/4 inches (45 x 52.7 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 inches x 17 and 7/8 inches (37.7 x 45.5 cm)
Sheet number: 121/300
Date: 1979 (Showa 54 )
Signed: Artist name and red seal in the upper right of the image.
Condition Pristine condition, Full margins. Very bold and beautiful.
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Mai ougi (Fan for Japanese Dance)
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Extremely rare woodblock print "Mai Ougi" (Fan for Japanese Dance) is by Shinmei Kato (1910-1998). 舞扇(Mai ougi) is a folding fan used in Japanese dances. This is a gorgeous Bijin-ga woodblock print with spectacular colors. The background is printed in gold mica. Her kimono, make-up, and nail polish are soft pink color like a cherry blossom. And these add a precious and fresh atmosphere to this beautiful print.
Published by Takamizawa. The title "Mai ougi" on the upper right margin. Carver name "Shigeru Koike" and Printer name "Hiroshi Orihara" on the lower left margin. "Hanken Shoyu - Kondo Koshiro" (Copyright -Koshiro Kondo) on the lower right margin. Edition number "121/300" in Japanese old Kanji is stamped on the label on verso. Artist hand-signed "Shinmei" and red "Takamizawa" publisher seal on the label on verso as well. Watermarked "Shinmei" on the upper left margin (corner).
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 3/4 inches x 20 and 3/4 inches (45 x 52.7 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 inches x 17 and 7/8 inches (37.7 x 45.5 cm)
Sheet number: 121/300
Date: 1979 (Showa 54 )
Signed: Artist name and red seal in the upper right of the image.
Condition Pristine condition, Full margins. Very bold and beautiful.
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Kosodemaku (A wadded silk garment used as a curtain)
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This rare woodblock print "Kosodemaku" (A wadded silk garment used as a curtain) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Carver name, printer name and publisher seal on the lower left margin. Red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in the lower left margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Colors are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Please see very highly detailed carving, especially her individual hairlines on the forehead and eyelashes. Absolutely graceful and elegant Bijin print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 1/8 inches by 19 and 1/2 inches (41 x 49.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 3/8 by 17 inches (36.5 x 43 cm)
Sheet number: 153/300
Date: 1983
Signed: Artist signature “Tatsumi” and a red seal located in the lower right of the image
Condition: Outstanding condition. Once taped on the top of verso.
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Beauty in the snow
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Wonderful woodblock print "Beauty in the snow" by un unknown artist. From the series "The Nippon Mokuhan Gashu" (Masterpieces of Old Japanese Colour prints). The publisher is Bijutsusha in Tokyo. Printed in 1928. (Showa 3 nen) Truly elegant Bijin print with amazing details. Please see the pictures.
Judging from the composition and vivacious colouring the picture might have been made by Kuniyoshi. The picture is believed, anyhow, by connoisseurs, to have been drawn in the early days of Meiji.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 12 inches (19.6 x 30.5 cm)
Signed: N/A
Condition: The print is in excellent condition. Still tipped on the original presentation folder.
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Bijin in the Snow
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This charming woodblock print "Bijin in the Snow" is by Hiroshige Ando. This is a later printing. The stamp "COPYRIGHT 1972 BY THE SAKAI COLLECTION TOKYO" on verso.
Hiroshige Ando (1797 - 1858) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition. Hiroshige is best known for his landscapes, such as the series "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido", "The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kiso Kaido" and "One Hundred Famous View of Edo".
Technique: Woodblock
Date: Printed in 1972. (This is a later printing)
Paper size (print size) : 7 x 14 and 1/2 inches (17.5 x 37 cm)
Condition: Good condition. Once tipped on verso. (top corners on verso)
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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon - Cooling off at Shijo -
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Shijo Noryo (Cooling off at Shijo) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon)
Very beautiful woodblock print is by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892). "Shijo Noryo" (Cooling off at Shijo) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon), this is re-carved edition from the Showa era. First printed Meiji 18 nen (1885). Signed on the left of the image. This elegant re-carved edition is by Ukiyo-e Hanga Kankokai. Published by Nihon Bijutsuga kai. This reproduction set was sold only by the publisher in those days, not at dealers or bookstores. So it is really difficult to find nowadays. Copy right seal, Carver's name, Kentaro Maeda, Printer's name, Sakuji Tanaka on the verso. Selected great two carvers (Maeda and Okura) and two printers (Tanaka and Watanabe) worked on this project. It is a really high-quality print. The carving and the printing is faithful to the original. Just stunning and beautiful. Please see the details.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi(1839-1892) is very famous Ukiyo-e artist. In 1850, when he was 11 years old, Yoshitoshi was apprenticed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. Yoshitoshi created modern ukiyo-e depicting warriors, actors, and Bijin.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 inches by 15 and 1/2 inches (26.5 x 39.5 cm)
Image size: 8 and 7/8 inches by 13 and 1/8 inches (22.5 x 33.3 cm)
Condition: Pristine Condition.
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Mask
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Stunning Bijin woodblock print is by Keiichi Takasawa. The publisher is Watanabe. Carver: Kentaro Maeda.Printer: Shozaburo Horikawa.
Beautiful colors and contrast. Very exotic and mysterious print.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 16 and 1/2 x 20 and 1/8 inches
Image size: 14 and 7/8 x 17 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: 77/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Mizube ( Water Side )
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The fabulous etching print "Mizube" (Water Side) is by Ushio Takahashi. This is one of my favorite prints. This is pencil signed by the artist and titled in Japanese by the artist. Paper has a deeply embossed seal "Ushio Takahashi". Limited edition size of only 95 sheets. This print shows the beauty of Japanese women elegantly by Western technique "Mezzotint".
Technique: Mezzotint etching
Paper size: 15 and 1/4 inches x 18 and 5/8 inches (38.8 x 47.5 cm)
Image size: 11 and 1/8 inches x 14 and 1/8 inches (28.2 x 35.9 cm)
Sheet number: 82/95
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition
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Juin
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Wonderful etching print "Juin" is by Ushio Takahashi. This is pencil signed by the artist and titled in Japanese by the artist. Paper has a deeply embossed seal "Ushio Takahashi". Limited edition size of only 75 sheets. Very elegant Japanese mood.
Technique: Mezzotint etching
Paper size: 14 and 1/2 inches wide x 20 and 3/4 inches tall (37 x 52.7 cm)
Image size: 10 and 5/8 inches wide x 16 and 3/8 inches tall (27 x 41.5 cm)
Sheet number: 32/75
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Very Good condition, very minor crease at the corners which will be easily matted out. Please see the pictures.
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Yayoi ( May )
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This is pencil signed by the artist and titled in Japanese by the artist. Paper has deeply embossed seal "Ushio Takahashi". Limited edition size of only 75 sheets. This print is extremely rare. He used the Mezzotint technique and silkscreen technique both. Also, he exhibited this print at the famous exhibition "Shunyo- ten, 1983". Please see superb details in this print. Truly beautiful colors and lovely her expression. His prints are in the collections of several Japanese and Korean museums.
Technique: Mezzotint etching
Paper size: 17 and 5/8 inches wide by 17 and 1/2 inches tall
Sheet number: 50/75
Date: N/A (1983)
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Good condition. Extremely minor some pinpoint size foxing or ink smudges on the margins and extremely faint creasing on the lower right corner and upper left corner, and extremely slight mat burn which is very hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out. A few very faint brown spots on the face but hardly noticeable. Please see the pictures
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Looks Shy - Customs and Manners 32 aspects
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"Hazukashisou - Fuzoku 32 sou no uchi"
("Looks Shy-Customs and Manners 32 aspects)
Highly unusual hand made woodblock print by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892). "Hazukashisou - Fuzoku 32 sou no uchi" ( Looks Shy - Customs and manners 32 aspects) this is re-carved edition. First printed Meiji 21nen (1888) by Kamekichi Tsunashima. Signed on the left of the image. This elegant larger re-carved edition by Soudosha Publishers from a limited edition series of only 980 sheets and published on October 1, 1977. Still tipped to original presentation folder. Beautifully embossed. Strong colors. This print shows a young woman in the Meiji Era. She is biting the sleeve of Kimono. When a young woman is shy, the woman shows this gesture. This is a typical gesture of a young Japanese woman in those days. You can see this gesture often in Japanese traditional dance.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 inches by 16 inches
Condition: Pristine Condition. Flawless, bright colors with fill margins. A faint spot under the subtitle. Please see the last picture. It is hardly noticeable.
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Kou wo taku onna (Woman burning incense)
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Absolutely beautiful Bijin-ga print "香を焚く女" (Woman burning incense) is by Keiichi Takasawa. A slender Japanese woman is holding a celadon colored incense pot in her hands and enjoying the smell of incense. Amazing contrast. Very simple and mysterious bijin (beautiful woman) print. This celadon colored incense pot with dragon adds elegant and oriental atmosphere at the same time nicely. Publisher is Yuyudo. Publisher seal on the lower right margin. Carver name "Kentaro Maeda" and printer name "Ritsuzo Sato" on the lower left margin. Limited Edition, very special "H.C" from only a very few know to ever exist. "H.C" (hors commerce) means an article not for sale in French. Usually refers to print identical to the edition print intended to be used as samples to show to dealers and galleries. This print is extremely hard to find.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 15 and 3/4 x 21 inches (40.2 x 53.5 cm)
Image size: 15 x 19 inches (38x 48 cm)
Sheet number: H.C
Date: Ca. 1970
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Excellent condition. Once taped at the top corners (edge) on the verso
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Shitaku (Preparations)
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This is a breathtaking woodblock print "Shitaku" (Preparations) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Takeshi Uesugi, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Carver name and printer name on the lower right margin and publisher seal on the lower left margin. Red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in lower right margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Colors are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning original Japanese handmade woodblock print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/4 inches by 16 and 1/4 inches (49 x 41 cm)
Image size: 17 and 5/8 by 14 and 3/4 inches (47.2 x 37.5 cm)
Sheet number: 431/450
Date: 1987
Signed: Artist signature “Tatsumi” and a red seal located in lower right of the image
Condition: Excellent condition. Two minor tape stains on the bottom edge on verso, it shows from the front. Please see the pictures.
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- Edo Murasaki Meisho Genji, Mitate Ukifune, Sumidagawa no Watashi -
$ 95.00
This charming Bijin-ga woodblock print is by Hiroshige Ando. Wonderful details and beautifully embossed. The Japanese title is "Edo Murasaki Meisho Genji, Mitate Ukifune, Sumidagawa no Watashi" English translation is "Parody of the 'Ukifune"(Floating boat) chapter: Ferry on the Sumida River - From the series "Famous Places in Edo and Murasaki (Tale of Genji)". This print is a later printing in the Taisho era. The publisher is Koazuma Nishikie Hozonkai.
Hiroshige Ando (1797 - 1858) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition. Hiroshige is best known for his landscapes, such as the series "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido", "The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kiso Kaido" and "One Hundred Famous View of Edo".
Technique: Woodblock
Date: c.1920 (Originally 1840's, This is a later printing in the Taisho era)
Paper size (print size) : 8 and 1/2 x 11 and 5/8 inches (21.5 x 29.5 cm)
Condition: Very good condition with minor toning.
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- Shunsui (Spring Water) -
$ 85.00
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 春水 "Shunsui" from Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 15, No.5 in 1909. Very delicate and gentle mood. Artist name "Toshimine" with a red seal on the lower right.
Artist: Toshimine Tsutsui (1863-1934)
Date: Meiji 42 (1909)
Size 8 and 5/8 x 11 and 3/4 inches (22 x 30 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Very minor soils and crease as shown. Please see photos for details.
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- Chanoyu (Tea Ceeremony) -
$ 139.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Chanoyu"(Tea Ceremony) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. Unsodo "Gei watermark" at the lower left margin corner. The title "Chanoyu", Unsodo, publisher name, Nagashima, Carver name, and Harada, Printer name on the left margin. Excellent colors and ink bleed through.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 by 16 and 1/8 inches (28 x 41 cm)
Image size: 9 and 1/2 by 14 and 3/8 inches (24 x 36.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1954, this is later printing.
Signed: "Shiro" red seal in the upper right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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- Shigure (Drizzling Rain) -
$ 380.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Shigure" (Drizzling Rain) is by Shinsui Ito (1898 - 1972). Originally published in 1927. This print is later printing. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper. Artist signature and seal in the lower right corner of the image. Japanese title "Shigure" and date "Showa 2 nen 9 gatsu" (September 1927) in Japanese on the lower left margin. Beautifully embossed. Very elegant Japanese Bijin print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 x 15 and 1/2 inches (26.5 x 39.5 cm)
Image size: 8 and 3/8 x 13 and 1/8 inches (21.3 x 33.2 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Showa 2 nen 9 gatsu (September 1927) This print is a later edition.
Signed: Artist signature and red seal in the lower right corner of the image.
Condition: Outstanding condition.
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- Makuai (Interval) -
$ 380.00
Amazing woodblock print "Makuai" (Interval) is by Shinsui Ito (1898 - 1972). Originally published in 1925. This print is later printing. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper. Artist signature and a seal in the upper right corner of the image. Japanese title "Makuai" and date "Taisho 14 nen 5 gatsu saku" (May 1925) in Japanese on the lower left margin. Beautifully embossed and wonderful silver mica. Very elegant Japanese Bijin print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 x 15 and 1/2 inches (26.5 x 39.5 cm)
Image size: 8 and 3/8 x 13 and 1/8 inches (21.3 x 33.2 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Taisho 14 nen 5 gatsu (May 1925), This print is a later edition.
Signed: Artist signature and a red seal in the upper right corner of the image.
Condition: Very good condition, A pinhead size spot into the image which is hardly noticeable and does not affect the image. Please see the last picture.
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- Oibane (Playing Battledore) -
$ 1,000.00
This extremely rare woodblock print "追羽根- Oibane" (Playing Battledore) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). From "Five Figures of Modern Beauties" (現代美人風俗五態 - Gendai Bijin Fuzoku Gotai). Oibane is a Japanese traditional game, played with a rectangular wooden paddle called a hagoita and a brightly colored shuttlecock. Often played by girls at the New Year in those days. Published by Nihon Hanga Kenkyusho. Publisher seal, pencil numbered, and hand-signed in bottom margin. Red Tatsumi seal and Tatsumi characters in the upper right of the image. Carver's seal Chushichi Nakagawa and the printer's seal Ryuji Onodera in the right margin. The deeply embossed title "Oibane" in Kanji in the center bottom margin. Her cheerful expression against a bright color background is so beautiful and refreshing. His print shows the beauty in one moment of a Japanese woman's natural gesture. Highly detailed carving. Beautiful colors. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning handmade woodblock print. This is an icon of the very best Japanese skill in woodblock prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 3/8 x 18 and 1/4 inches (29 x 46.5 cm)
Image size: 10 x 14 and 3/4 inches (25 x 37.3 cm)
Sheet number: 123/300
Date: 1980 (Showa 55 nen)
Signed: Handsigned “Tatsumi” on the bottom margin.
Condition: Very good condition. A few minor ink spots on the bottom margin (edge). Minor paper waving. A tiny spot into the image (on the right sleeve of the Kimono) Please see the last picture. It is very minor and hardly noticeable.
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- Marumage (Marumage hair style) -
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This rare woodblock print "丸髷- Marumage" is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). From "Five Figures of Modern Beauties" (現代美人風俗五態 - Gendai Bijin Fuzoku Gotai). "Marumage" is a traditional hairstyle worn by married women in Japan.
Published by Nihon Hanga Kenkyusho. Publisher seal, pencil numbered, and hand-signed in bottom margin. Red Tatsumi seal and Tatsumi characters in the lower right of the image. Carver's seal Chushichi Nakagawa and the printer's seal Ryuji Onodera in the right margin. The deeply embossed title "Marumage" in Kanji in center bottom margin. His print shows the beauty in one moment of a Japanese woman's natural gesture. Beautiful colors. Lightly embossed. Absolutely stunning original hand Japanese made woodblock print. This is an icon of the very best Japanese skill in woodblock prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/4 x 18 and 1/4 inches (28.5 x 46.5 cm)
Image size: 10 x 14 and 3/4 inches (25 x 37.5 cm)
Sheet number: 123/300
Date: 1980 (Showa 55 nen)
Signed: Handsigned “Tatsumi” on the bottom margin.
Condition: Very good condition. A tiny spot (pinhead size) on the right edge of the image, please see the last picture.
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- One Hundred Aspects of the Moon - Takao (The Courtesan Takao) -
$ 100.00
Takao (The Courtesan Takao) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon)
Very beautiful woodblock print is by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892). "たか雄-Takao" (The Courtesan Takao) from Tsuki Hyakushi (One Hundred Aspects of the Moon), is a re-carved edition from the Showa era. First printed in 1885. Signed on the lower left of the image. This elegant re-carved edition is by Ukiyo-e Hanga Kankokai. Published by Nihon Bijutsuga kai. This reproduction set was sold only by the publisher in those days, not at dealers or bookstores. So it is really difficult to find nowadays. Copy right seal, Carver's name, Kentaro Maeda, Printer's name, Sakuji Tanaka on the verso. Selected great two carvers (Maeda and Okura) and two printers (Tanaka and Watanabe) worked on this project. It is a really high-quality print. The carving and the printing is faithful to the original. Just stunning and beautiful. Please see the details.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi(1839-1892) is a very famous Ukiyo-e artist. In 1850, when he was 11 years old, Yoshitoshi was apprenticed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the great masters of the Japanese woodblock print. Yoshitoshi created modern ukiyo-e depicting warriors, actors, and Bijin.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 inches by 15 and 1/4 inches (26.5 x 38.5 cm)
Image size: 8 and 7/8 inches by 13 and 1/8 inches (22.5 x 33.3 cm)
Condition: New Condition. The faintest pinhead size ink spot into the left of the image, next to the poem. Please see the last picture. Very minor paper crease on the top margin (edge) which will be easily matted out. Please see the picture.
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Kiseru (Pipe)
$ 1,000.00 $ 1,400.00
Beautiful Bijin-ga woodblock print "KISERU" (Pipe) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 421 of 450. Limited edition size of 450 sheets. Carver name; Kentaro Maeda, Printer name; Ritsuzo Sato on the lower right margin. Yuyudo Publisher seal on the lower left margin. Large red seal "Tatsumi Kenin" in the lower margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Soft bokashi shading on the background. There is an interesting notation about this print in the book on Tatsumi's works. "The hand does not reach the itchy place. The pipe has done the hand substituting of the grandchild. It is not wise to do such a thing with the public..." However, probably this mature woman's gesture looked very cute and sexy in Tatsumi's eyes.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 by 16 and 1/4 inches (48 x 41 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 by 14 and 3/4 inches (44.7 x 37.3 cm)
Sheet number: 421/450
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name“Tatsumi” and a red seal located in the lower left of the image
Condition: Good condition. A pinhead size spot in the image and a few pinhead size spots on verso as shown. They are not noticeable to the casual observer unless pointed out. Please see the last four pictures. This print looks much better in person than in pictures.
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Rafu (Nude - Red)
$ 380.00
Very popular stencil print (called Kappa-ban) "Rafu" (Nude -Red) is by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992). Simple, bold, and impressive. Strong colors and wonderful contrast. Nice ink bleeds through Japanese handmade washi paper.
Technique: Stencil print (called Kappa-ban)
Paper size: 14 and 1/2 inches by 20 and 1/2 inches (37 x 52cm)
Sheet number: 42/300
Date: 1974
Signed: Artist signed "Y. Mori" by pencil and red seal on the lower right of the image
Condition: Outstanding condition. The faintest ink smudge on the upper left corner which will be easily matted out. Once taped on the edge of verso. Please see the picture.
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Isu ni motareru onna (Leaning Woman)
$ 450.00
The unique Western-style Bijin-ga woodblock print " Isu ni motareru onna" (Leaning Woman) by Sotaro Yasui (1888-1955). Rarely seen offered for sale. Printed in Showa 7 nen (1932). Published by Kyuryudo. This print comes with the original presentation folder with the title "Isu ni motareru onna" (Leaning Woman). Publisher name on the lower left margin and edition number on the bottom margin. This design was carved and printed by Unichi Hiratsuka. Beautifully embossed.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 5/8 x 17 and 1/4 inches (32 x 43.5 cm)
Image size: 11 x 16 inches (21 x 40.5 cm)
Sheet number: 70/100
Date: 1932
Signed: Artist red seal "So" from Sotaro on the lower left of the image
Condition: Very good condition for its age. Minor toning. A faint spot on the lower left of the image (near the red seal). Minor toning, ink spots, and very minor foxing on the margins. Thie original presentation folder has some foxing and toning. Please see the pictures.
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Sarasa (Modern beauty in Sarasa)
$ 1,000.00
Splendid modern Bijin-ga print "Sarasa" (Modern beauty in Sarasa) is by Matazo Kayama (1927-2004). Matazo Kayama was a Japanese Nihon-ga painter of the 20th century, born in Kyoto in 1927. He is a well-known artist in Japan and also a worldwide artist. Many of his artworks have been sold at famous auctions, including Christie's New York. This print is highly desirable and hard to find. This print shows modern and cool Japanese beauty. Very exotic and mysterious mood. Japanese Sarasa is a type of Japanese Kimono fabric with a chintz pattern printed. Sarasa was originally a woodblock printed, painted, or stained calico produced in India from 1600 to 1800. It is a very exotic design and very popular in Japan.
All information about this print is on the right margin. Original woodblock print by Matazo Kayama and title "Sarasa" in Japanese, model name, carver name, printer name. Printed in 1989, and edition number 17/200, Publisher name. Pencil signed by the artist on the bottom of the information.
I just want to add information about his model. Her name is Yufu (written Yufu but called Yuu, a very old way to read) She was his student at Tama Art University. Kayama had used the same model 'Yuu" for 13 years and he made 3,500 sketches of her. Her husband is also Kayama's student and artist. I read a book and it was very interesting. Yuu became a Nihon-ga (Japanese painting), artist, after retiring from being the model for Kayama.
*This book is not for sale.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 21 inches by 14 and 1/2 inches (53.5 x 37 cm)
Image size: 18 and 3/4 inches by 13 inches (48 x 33 cm)
Sheet number: 17/200
Date: Heisei gan nen (1989)
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist on the bottom of the information. Artist's red seal on the lower-right corner of the image.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Two paper scuffs (once taped) on the top of the verso. Please see the picture.
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Ikoi (Relaxation)
$ 1,450.00
This extremely rare woodblock print "Ikoi" (Relaxation) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 105 of 300. Limited edition size of only 300 sheets. Carver name; Kentaro Maeda, Printer name; Ritsuzo Sato on the lower right margin. Large red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in the lower right margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". A beautiful woman's image at her relaxing time. This cool beauty in summer Kimono is truly elegant. This print is extremely rare and highly desirable for collectors.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 5/8 by 16 and 1/4 inches (50 x 41 cm)
Image size: 17 by 1/4 by 7 and 1/8 inches (43.7 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: 105/300
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name“Tatsumi” and a red seal located in the lower right of the image
Condition: Excellent condition. Tape residue on verso as shown. The image part is superb.
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Akashicho (Garden corner)
$ 1,300.00
This is an amazing woodblock print "Akashicho" (Garden corner) is by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Tatsumi said about this print, "I feel Akashicho (a very old section of Tokyo) of admiration and admired the depth of the image taste since the founder of a religious sect Kiyokata* died. They were many kept girls by a man in Tsukiji of the Meiji era. The woman who appeared to see off the man who returned early in the morning of early fall. The empty sadness that does not know when he next comes. She put a kimono ( called Awase) on chest (heart) on the bare skin unintentionally in unlined clothes, the morning when it is cold. Few flowers of the reluctance of leaving look like just a woman standing still."
Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, and Publisher; Yuyudo. Carver name and printer name on the lower right margin and publisher seal on the lower left margin. Red "Tatsumi Kenin" seal in the lower right margin reads, "Tatsumi seal of approval". Colors are vivid and vibrant and in layers. Lightly embossed. Absolutely beautiful original Japanese handmade woodblock print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/2 inches by 16 and 1/2 inches (49.5 x 42 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 by 15 inches (44.5 x 38 cm)
Sheet number: 197/450
Date: Printed in 1980
Signed: Artist signature “Tatsumi” and red seal located in the upper right of the image
Condition: Excellent condition.
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A Beauty
$ 100.00
Wonderful woodblock print "Bijin" (A Beauty) is by Kokan Shiba (1728-1800). From the series "The Nippon Mokuhan Gashu" (Masterpieces of Old Japanese Colour prints). The publisher is Bijutsusha in Tokyo. Printed in 1928. (Showa 3 nen) Truly elegant Bijin print with amazing details. You can see beautiful woodgrain on the Fusuma door (blue). Please see the pictures.
Judging from the composition, the picture must have been painted by Kokan Shiba, though there is no pseudonym of the painter in the picture. Born in Edo in 1728, the artist was commonly colled Fugen Dojin or Shumparo and studied painting under Soshiseki. Then his skill of depicting beauties were admired. Later on, he came to Nagasaki, where he studied foreign style pictures. After returning to Edo, he was engaged in copper-plates for oil paintings. He achieved the undying reputation by this "Eight Views of the City" The artist died in 1800 at the of 72.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 12 inches (19.6 x 30.5 cm)
Signed: Teisai with a red seal on the bottom of the image.
Condition: The print is in excellent condition. Still tipped on the original presentation folder.
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Street in the Evening
$ 95.00
Wonderful woodblock print "Yoru no machi" (Street in the Evening) is by Tsuneyuki (Jogyo) Kawamata (1677- ? ). From the series "The Nippon Mokuhan Gashu" (Masterpieces of Old Japanese Colour prints). The publisher is Bijutsusha in Tokyo. Printed in 1928. (Showa 3 nen) Truly elegant Bijin print with amazing details. Nice bold colors. Please see the pictures.
Being a well-known artist in the Genroku era (1688-1703), Kawamata displayed his skill in producing colored pictures mainly on paper canvas (not fit for wood-engraving). He possessed notably the powerful sense for creating pictures of strikingly decorative beauty. No tradition is traceable about his master and native province.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 12 and 1/2 inches (19.6 x 31.5 cm)
Signed: Tsuneyuki (Jogyo) with a red seal on the lower right of the image.
Condition: The print is in excellent condition. A natural paper wrinkles on the upper right of the image which is hardly noticeable. Please see the last picture. The print came off from the original presentation folder. However, it still comes with a folder.
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Beauty in Autumn Suburbs
$ 100.00
Wonderful woodblock print "Beauty in Autumn Suburbs" by Hokuba Teisai (1770-1844). From the series "The Nippon Mokuhan Gashu" (Masterpieces of Old Japanese Colour prints). The publisher is Bijutsusha in Tokyo. Printed in 1928. (Showa 3 nen) Truly elegant Bijin print with amazing details. Please see the pictures.
Hokuba was commonly called Gorohachi Arisaka. Being blessed with artistic skill from a child, he studied painting under Hokusai. His genius was widely known by assisting Buncho Tani in his works of designs for elaborate drawing,
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 12 inches (19.6 x 30.5 cm)
Signed: Teisai with a red seal on the bottom of the image.
Condition: The print is in excellent condition. The print came off from the original presentation folder. However, it still comes with a folder.
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Kuchibeni (Rouge)
$ 500.00
This "Kuchibeni" (Rouge) is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". Originally published in 1929. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (foreign people called Ishu Kanko Kai). Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at the upper right. Carver name, Susumu Ito, the Printer name is Yoshiaki Watanabe and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red moneybag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. Please see incredible Bokashi shading, overprinted hairlines, and beautiful Baren marks on the background. Beautifully embossing especially around her nose and Kimono. Very Japanese in every respect. Perfect Japanese Bijin-ga print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches x 19 inches (33 x 48cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/2 x 16 inches (26 x 40.7 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published in 1929. This print is a later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at upper right
Condition: Excellent condition
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Modern beauty in Kimono
$ 380.00
Very lovely woodblock print by Keiichi Takasawa. The Japanese title is "Kiku no Shiratsuyu" ( Chrysanthemum Morning Dew) Very lovely woodblock print. The publisher is Kato Hanga Kenkyusho. Chrysanthemum design Kimono adds a very gentle and lovely mood to this modern Japanese woman.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 5/8 x 17 and 1/4 inches
Image size: 10 and 1/2 x 15 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1966
Signed: Black signature in the lower right of the image
Condition: Excellent condition. Very minor toning to left edge of paper which will be easily matted out.
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Botan Yuki ( Large Snowflakes )
$ 350.00 $ 595.00
Truly romantic woodblock print. The Japanese title is "Botan Yuki" ( Large Snowflakes). The publisher is Yuyudo. Carver's name is Kentaro Maeda and printer's name is Tadao Endo on the lower left margin. Her white skin, Kimono, and snow show absolutely beautiful contrast against the dark blue background. Also, her red lips, red inner of Kimono, and hair ornament add beauty into this lovely print.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 16 and 3/8 x 20 and 1/2 inches
Image size: 15 x 18 and 1/4 inches
Sheet number: 237/470
Date: Ca. 1970
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Excellent condition. Slightly wavy on top and bottom margin. Once taped on top of verso
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Cordon Bleu
$ 450.00
Very beautiful handmade lithograph print by Keiichi Takasawa.Published in 1984 by Asuka Shobo. Limited edition size of only 150 sheets. Her expression is very lovely.
Technique: Lithograph
Paper size: 19 and 1/2 x 15 inches
Image size: 16 and 1/8 x 12 and 1/2 inches
Sheet number: 27/150
Date: N/A (Published 1984)
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by the artist
Condition: Excellent condition. Tape residue on the side edge of verso.
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Nami no Oto ( The Sound of Waves )
$ 615.00
Fantastic etching print "Nami no oto (The Sound of Wave) is by Ushio Takahashi. Paper has a deeply embossed seal "Ushio Takahashi". Limited edition size of only 95 sheets. Her lace scarf is streaming in the wind. A really lovely woman in the stillness.
Technique: Mezzotint etching
Paper size: 18 and 3/8 inches wide by 15 and 3/4 inches tall (46.5 x 40 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/4 inches wide by 11 and 1/4 inches tall (36.2 x 28.6 cm)
Sheet number: 76/95
Date: N/A (Printed in 1997)
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
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