"76-22" (Flavour-B)
$ 250.00 $ 395.00
Heavily embossed woodblock print "76-22" (Flavour-B) by HAKU MAKI (1924-2000). Extremely large size. A very large and long print with dynamic embossed symbols on a textured background. Titled, sheet numbered "22/151", hand-signed in pencil by the artist. Artist red seal "Maki Haku" on the lower right corner of the image. It is extremely hard to find Maki's large size print like this. I try to show details of this print as possible as I can, however, it was hard to photograph. Please feel free to ask me more additional pictures, if you need.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 x 33 inches
Sheet number: 22/151
Date: 1980
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist
Condition: This print is in overall good condition for its age with noticeable mat burn and tiny foxing in the margins which will be most likely matted out. Unfortunately, there is small foxing in the image also as shown. If you know somebody who is the trustful and skillful conservator, he should be able to remove this foxing. Or you just framed and enjoy it. All foxing are hard to see from distance. When framed, this print will be very nice looking. Maki used a lot of water in order to get the deep embossing on some of his prints. So foxing into his print is very typical and common.
Brown Tree
$ 75.00 $ 130.00
Special promotion
This is only 35 sheet limited edition print "Brown Tree". These prints are available exclusively only at SAKURA FINE ART. Very small special limited edition printing of only 35 sheets. Limited edition - hand signed of only 35 sheets. Do not miss out this kind of special released print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 5/8 inches by almost 7 inches (22 x 17.5 cm)
Image size: 6 and 3/8 inches by 4 and 3/4 inches (16 x 12 cm)
Sheet number: 2/35 - 35/35
Date: 2012
Signed: Artist signed "H. Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: All are in pristine condition with full margins, bold colors and never framed. (They are handmade, it might have a faintest ink spot on the margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out)
Buriki no kunsho (The decorating tin-plate)
$ 300.00 $ 625.00
This extremely rare woodblock print "Buriki no kunsho" (The decorating tin-plate) by Hiroyuki Tajima (1911-1984). This print looks like beautiful stained glass. Absolutely beautiful. He is best well known for his totally abstract prints with broad areas of rich dense colors. His abstracted images, luminous color, density and sheer imaginative power have made him one of the most popular artists all of over the world. He is well known artist outside of Japan than inside Japan. Bold colors and strong ink bleed through. Pencil signed lower right margin "Hiroyuki Tajima" and dated '71. Title "Buriki no kunsho" (The decorating tin-plate) and sheet number 50-2 (2/50) on the left margin. Once framed. His works are in the collection of many public and private institutions; among which, the British museum, Chicago Art Institute, Fogg Museum (Harvard University), Brooklyn Museum, MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in NY.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 1/2 inches by 19 and 3/4 inches (24.5 x 50 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/4 by 13 and 3/8 inches (25.5 x 34 cm)
Sheet number: 2/50
Date: Printed 1971
Signed: Signed on the bottom margin in pencil by the artist
Condition: Very good condition. Once framed. You can see slight mat burn. Typical paper creases and ink smudges on the margins which will be easily matted out.
Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion)
$ 140.00 $ 280.00
Special promotion
Limited edition of only 150 prints. Hand numbered, titled, signed by the artist in pencil. Absolutely nice composition and colors. Zen garden brings very neat atmosphere. This is a different print from his regular work.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 1/2 inches by 15 and 1/4 inches (49 x 38.5 cm)
Image size: 17 inches by 12 and 1/2 inches (43.2 x 31.5 cm)
Sheet number: 85/150
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand signed "T. Kawashima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. Typical faint ink smudges on the margins which will be easily matted out.
Haha no Ai - 4 (Mother's Love - 4)
$ 299.00 $ 400.00
Truly lovely and cute kitten's expressions and paws. Please see superb details. Specially grey race background is outstanding! This print is very large size print.
Technique: Etching
Paper size: 20 and 3/8 by 15 and 5/8 inches (52 x 39.5 cm)
Image size: 16 and 1/4 by 11 and 1/2 inches (41 x 29.5 cm)
Sheet number: 21/100
Date: 1995
Signed: Handsigned by artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Pristine condition
Hana Akari (Flower Light)
$ 150.00 $ 300.00
Limited edition size of only 85 sheets. Printed ca. 1984. Truly romantic print. "Hana Akari" from "The Tale of Genji", which was written by Lady Murasaki-shikibu in the Heian Period. The novel chronicled the life of prince Genji and the people around him in the court. Countless stories, films, poems and paintings have been made after this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature.
Technique: Mezzotint etching
Paper size: 15 inches wide by 17 and 3/4 inches tall (38 x 45cm)
Image size: 8 and 5/8 inches wide by 8 and 3/4 inches tall (21.8 x 22.6cm)
Sheet number: 74/85
Date: Printed 1984
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition
Hiru Sagari (Early afternoon)
$ 295.00 $ 395.00
This print was published in 1976 by Mainichi Shinbun Sha (Famous Japanese Newspaper company). Limited edition only 480. But no number. Publisher is "Adachi"publisher. Sentaro Iwata was born in Asakusa, Toyko. He studied with Ito Shinsui and later worked as an illustrator. Mainly bijin (beautiful women) woodblock prints are known by the artist. Tatsumi Shimura and Sentaro Iwata were the most famous rivals. Very beautiful Bijin print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 5/8 inches x 16 and 5/8 inches.
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. (printed ca. 1976)
Signed: Artist sign and red seal in lower right of image.
Condition: Excellent condition, Full margins. Once tipped to presentation folder. It has original presentation folder. You can see creasing on the right margin and a little bit right edge of image, almost easily matted out. Please see the picture.
Hiyori ( Nice Day )
$ 68.00 $ 78.00
This print shows very peaceful and nice day in mountain village. Japanese farm house and Shoji door bring perfect Japanese mood. Nice composition.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33 x 26 cm)
Image size: 10 and 3/4 inches wide and 7 and 3/4 inches tall (27 x 20 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1990
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima"on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition, never framed. Slightly wavy on the margin as shown.
Kayabuki Ryokufu (Thatched house in Early Summer)
$ 215.00 $ 300.00
Strong texture on thick Japanese washi paper. Very bright and lively, full of light and wonderful colors with the precision and details characteristic of this artist. Please see the pictures. Limited edition of only 80 prints. Sought after as collector's item rarely offered outside of Japan. This truly beautiful handmade print brings tranquility and relaxation into any room.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 and 1/2 inches by 18 and 3/4 inches (62 x 47.3 cm)
Image size: 21 and 3/4 inches by 15 and 3/4 inches (55 x 40 cm)
Sheet number: 10/80
Date: 2006
Signed: Handsigned in pencil by artist
Condition: Pristine condition with full margins
Love -22-y (Ground Cherry -2)
$ 69.00 $ 90.00
This print shows beautiful wood grain. Taika Kinoshita was born in 1957 in Hiroshima and graduated from Sokei Academy of Fine Arts. Kinoshita's favorite subject is flower subjects in a rather individual style of his own. Wonderful details and bold colors. Very country mood brings warm atmosphere..
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 7/8 x 12 inches (40.3 x 30.5 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/8 x 9 inches (34 x 23 cm)
Sheet number: 65/250
Date: Undated
Signed: Signed in bottom margin in pencil by the artist.
Condition: Excellent condition. Slight toning on the margin which will be easily mat out.
Mihara no sabaku - Oshima Ju-ni kei uchi ("Mihara Desrt of Oshima Island” from the series “Twelve Senic Places of Oshima Island")
$ 435.00 $ 650.00
Published by Watanabe with 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: 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.
Natsu no Sugata (Summer Style)
$ 350.00 $ 450.00
This print was published by Watanabe publisher. Limited edition only 480. But no number. Beautifully embossed. Previous owner wrote tiny note " Sentaro Iwata , Natsu no Sugata, S50 (means Showa 50 nen - 1975)" on verso as shown. Sentaro Iwata was born in Asakusa, Toyko. He studied with Ito Shinsui and later worked as an illustrator. Mainly bijin (beautiful women) woodblock prints are known by the artist. Tatsumi Shimura and Sentaro Iwata were the most famous rivals. Very beautiful Bijin print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 inches x 16.5 inches. (42 x 30.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. (printed ca. 1975)
Signed:Artist sign and red seal in lower right of image.
Condition: Excellent condition for it's age, Full margins. Once slightly tipped on verso. Very slightly toned or mat burn along the edge of image. (inside of image). Please see the picture.
Nioiyaka (Glossy)
$ 150.00 $ 300.00
Limited edition size of only 85 sheets. This print was published in 18th December, 1991.Truly beautiful contrast and colors. Very romantic print."Nioiyaka" from "The Tale of Genji", which was written by Lady Murasaki-shikibu in the Heian Period. The novel chronicled the life of prince Genji and the people around him in the court. Countless stories, films, poems and paintings have been made after this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature.
Technique: Mezzotint etching
Paper size: 15 inches wide by 17 and 3/4 inches tall (38 x 45cm)
Image size: 8 and 5/8 inches wide by 8 and 3/4 inches tall (21.8 x 22.6cm)
Sheet number: 74/85
Date: Printed 1991
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition
Poem 70 -23 (GO)
$ 195.00 $ 295.00
Heavily embossed woodblock print "Poem 70 -23 (GO) by HAKU MAKI (1924-2000). "Go" means "words" in Japanese. A large and long print with four embossed calligraphic symbols on a textured background with tiny orange & red accent and green border. The second calligraphic symbol is bright white color than other three. Titled, sheet numbered "86/153", hand signed in pencil by the artist. Artist red seal "Maki Haku" on the lower right corner of the image. I try to show details of this print as possible as I can, however, it was hard to photograph. Please feel free to ask me more additional pictures, if you need.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 3/4 x 24 and 1/4 inches
Sheet number: 86/153
Date: Undated
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist
Condition: The print is in good condition for its age with slightly paper toning, minor paper crease at the corners and some light foxing on the margins which will be mat out. Some extremely faint foxing into the image, it's hard to see the pictures. Haku Maki did use a lot of water in order to get the deep embossing on some of his prints. So foxing into his print is very typical and common.
Shinryoku Kiyomizu-dera (Kiyomizu Temple in The Fresh Green)
$ 300.00 $ 395.00
Limited edition size of only 93 sheets. Extremely hard to find print. Truly beautiful contrast and colors. This print comes with artist note. Artist note says about this print. (title, edition number, about color mezzotint and episode) Episode says he went to Kiyomizu temple to draw. He tried to different way, then he lost. He asked old woman to help. He really enjoyed town or street of Kyoto, people, flowers and season of Kyoto. This experience was first time for him to talk with normal people who lives in Kyoto not store or restaurant people. Kiyomizu temple was lively as ever.
Technique: Mezzotint etching
Paper size: 19 and 1/4 inches by 14and 3/8 inches
Sheet number: 38/93
Date: Printed 1993
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition.
Suzume Odoshi no aru Ie (A house with "Suzume Odoshi" )
$ 100.00 $ 200.00
Special promotion
"Suzume Odoshi" is one of Shinshu unique ridge structures. The Strong texture on thick Japanese washi paper. Bright and lively, full of light and wonderful colors with the precision and details characteristic of this artist. Limited edition of only 80 prints. Low number print. Very beautiful handmade print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/4 inches by 13 and 3/8 inches (46.5 x 34 cm)
Image size: 15 and 3/4 inches by 10 and 3/4 inches (40 x 27 cm)
Sheet number: 15/80
Date: 2004
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist
Condition: Pristine condition with full margins.
The House where the Cosmos Blooms
$ 230.00 $ 320.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Cosmos no saku ie" (The House where the Cosmos Blooms). An extra large format limited edition 50/80, titled, signed, and dated 1995 in the bottom margin in pencil by the artist. Very beautiful colors. A peaceful Japanese autumn scene.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 and 3/4 inches by 18 and 3/4 inches (62 x 47.3 cm)
Image size: 21 and 3/4 inches by 15 and 3/4 inches (55 x 40 cm)
Sheet number: 50/80
Date: 1995
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist
Condition: New condition with full margins. Some typical ink smudges on the margins and minor paper crease on the lower left corner which will be easily matted out.
The Scene at Sankyo Village, Inami
$ 230.00 $ 320.00
Wonderful woodblock print "Inami Sankyo son fukei" (The Scene at Sankyo village, Inami) An extra large format limited edition 5/80, titled, signed, and dated 2011 in the bottom margin in pencil by the artist. Very beautiful village scene. House, trees, and mountains are reflected in the still waters beautifully. Bright and lively, full of light and wonderful colors with the precision and details characteristic of this artist. This print has a very neat atmosphere. Please see the pictures.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 and 3/4 inches by 18 and 3/4 inches (62 x 47.3 cm)
Image size: 21 and 3/4 inches by 15 and 3/4 inches (55 x 40 cm)
Sheet number: 5/80
Date: 2011
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist
Condition: New condition with full margins. A pinpoint size ink spot in the sky. I think it doesn't effect the image at all. Please see the last picture. This is hardly noticeable unless pointed out.
Tree Scene 103 B
$ 475.00 $ 795.00
Absolutely beautiful green trees. Limited edition - hand signed of only 150 prints. Incredible delicate, wonderful shading and a great composition. Truly romantic and relaxing tree print. This print is great find for collectors. This is last copy we have.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 29 and 1/4 by 16 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: 43/150
Date: 2001
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: It is in very good condition. There are very faint brown spots on the margin (mostly right margin) as shown. They will be easily mat out. The image is superb.
Tree Scene 135
$ 250.00 $ 350.00
Beautiful tree print "Tree Scene 135" is by Hajime Namiki. This is very popular print. Now out of print. Namiki produced 220 sheets, (limited edition 200 sheets and AP 20 sheets) Printed 2009. Please see the rich colors and superb details. The contrast is spectacular.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 18 and 1/2 inches by 13 and 1/2 inches (47 x 34 cm)
Image size: 15 and 3/8 by 9 and 1/2 inches (39 x 24 cm)
Sheet number: 4/200
Date: 2009
Signed: Artist signed "Hajime Namiki" by pencil on the bottom margin.
Condition: Good condition. A few ink spots on the margins. One ink spot above the title as shown. Minor paper crease at the lower right corner of the margin.
Tsuki Akari (Moonlight)
$ 140.00 $ 280.00
Limited edition size of only 85 sheets. This print was published in 18th December, 1991.Truly beautiful contrast and colors. Very romantic print. "Tsuki Akari" from "The Tale of Genji", which was written by Lady Murasaki-shikibu in the Heian Period. The novel chronicled the life of prince Genji and the people around him in the court. Countless stories, films, poems and paintings have been made after this classic masterpiece of Japanese literature.
Technique: Mezzotint etching
Paper size: 15 inches wide by 17 and 3/4 inches tall (38 x 45cm)
Image size: 8 and 5/8 inches wide by 8 and 3/4 inches tall (21.8 x 22.6cm)
Sheet number: 74/85
Date Printed:1991
Signed: Pencil signed by the artist
Condition: Pristine condition
Yayoi ( May )
$ 245.00 $ 350.00
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 Mezzotint technique and silkscreen technique both. Also he exhibited this print at famous exhibition "Shunyo- ten, 1983". Please see superb details in this print. Truly beautiful colors and lovely her expression. His prints are in the collctions 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 are very hardly noticeable and will be easily mat out. A few very faint brown spots on the face but hardly noticeable. Please see the pictures
Yukimuro (Snow-room)
$ 135.00 $ 195.00
This rare print was published in Showa 21nen (1946's). The title is Yukimuro (Snow room) from Nihon Minzoku zufu (Japanese native customs). Two corners still tipped on the original presentation folder with title slip and artist's name on the back of the presentation folder. This print shows Snow-room (called Yukimuro or kamakura). Sekino says about this print. "I have a fond memory of growing up in the snow country. The small room dug into the deep snow had a straw mattress and a charcoal brazier, on which fragrant rice cakes were baked. The candle lights flickered and the stories were told: "There was a young woman in white carrying a baby waiting at the bridge around the end of the village. She asked a man who passed by to hold the crying baby for her. Then she disappeared into the heavy snow. In the morning, people found the man turned into an icicle buried in the snow. The woman was the supernatural snow maiden.(called Yuki-onna)"
This is Snow-room.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 3/8 x 10 and 1/8 inches.
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1946
Signed: Block-signed "Jun Sekino" on the lower right corner of the image. Hand-signed "Jun Sekino" with artist red seal "Jun" on the lower right corner of image
Condition: Outstanding condition for its age. Brown discoloration on the lower right edge of paper on verso. Folder has minor crease at the right side and some minor soils. However print is outstanding condition for it's age.
