Blue Line of Paris
$ 795.00
Very rare woodblock print "Paris aosen" (Blue Line of Paris) is by Junichiro Sekino. My eyes were just caught by this dramatic night image of Paris with striking color. Truly beautiful print in its sophistication and simplicity. Amazing details and unique composition. Printed on special watermarked paper, "Jun. Sekino".
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 25 by 9 and 1/4 inches (63.5 x 23.5 cm)
Image size: 21 and 1/2 by 5 and 3/8 inches (54.5 x 13.5 cm)
Sheet number: 3/150
Date: N/A
Signed: Hand-signed "Jun. Sekino" pencil on the bottom
Condition: Good condition. Minor paper crease and soils on the margins which will be easily matted out. Small stickers remain to verso as shown. The image is superb.
Cherry blossoms
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Very romantic woodblock print "Cherry blossoms" is by Junichiro Sekino. This is one of the many in the"Hana monogatari 12 months" (Flowers of 12 months) series. Full of cherry blossoms with Japanese castle are wonderful oriental combination. The white "dots" on the print represents petals flowing harmoniously with the fresh spring breeze. This print is a nice representation of typical Japanese spring season, which lures tourists from all around the world. Printed on special watermarked paper, "Jun. Sekino".
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 5/8 by 14 and 1/2 inches (27 x 36.7 cm)
Image size: 8 and 1/4 by 8 inches (21 x 20.3 cm)
Sheet number: 55/89
Date: Printed 1973-1974
Signed: "Jun. Sekino" signature by hand on the bottom.
Condition: Outstanding condition.
Girl
$ 280.00
Unique composition and design. Hard to find print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 1/2 inches by 12 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: Block-signed "Jun Sekino" on the bottom margin. Hand-signed "Jun Sekino" on the left corner of image
Condition: Very good. Slightly paper toned from it's age
Hyacinth
$ 215.00
Very lovely woodblock print "Hyacinth" is by Junichiro Sekino. This is one print of "Hana monogatari 12 months" (Flowers of 12 months). The colors are very vibrant. The bright pink and red flowers generates a powerful contrast with the deep blue ocean. Please notice the flowers located towards the right. The flowers are very nicely juxtaposed by the gray buildings creating depth to the print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 5/8 by 14 and 1/2 inches (27 x 36.7 cm)
Image size: 8 and 1/4 by 8 inches (21 x 20.3 cm)
Sheet number: 55/88
Date Printed: 1973-1974
Signed: "Jun. Sekino" signature by hand on the bottom.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Maiko
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How lovely is this Bijin-ga print! This fabulous woodblock print is by Junichiro Sekino. Everybody can recognize, this is Sekino's work. Lovely pink background adds her freshness and innocence. However, each strong lines shows her strength as professional Maiko nicely. Very Japanese in every respect. Limited edition size of only 70 sheets.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 3/4 x 21 and 7/8 inches
Image size: 13 and 1/2 x 18 inches
Sheet number: 56/70
Date: 1975
Signed: Handsigned "Jun Sekino" by pencil on the bottom
Condition: Outstanding condition. Once taped on the top edge of verso. Left edge of paper is slightly wavy which will be easily matted out.
Matsushima ( From 53 stations of Tokaido Road )
$ 470.00
From 53 stations of Tokaido Road. Very fresh and amazing colors. You can see beautiful woodgrain on the sea. Printed on special watermarked paper, "Jun. Sekino". Title "Matsushima" and artist red seal "Jun" in lower right corner of image. Very large size print. Excellent condition. Wonderful contrast and composition. This print shows 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: Outstanding condition.
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.
Shirakawa ( From 53 stations of Tokaido Road )
$ 420.00
From 53 stations of Tokaido Road. Very unique composition. Printed on special watermarked paper, "Jun. Sekino". Title "Shirakawa" in lower right edge of image. Artist red seal "Seki" also in lower right corner of image. Stone monument says "Kokanseki" Very large size print. Excellent condition. Nice strong colors. This print has very spiritual mood. This print is hard to find.
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: 21/128
Date: 1984
Signed: Hand-signed "Jun Sekino" on the bottom margin
Condition: Outstanding condition. Very tiny paper piece residue on the lower right corner of verso.
Stone monument "Kokanseki"
Ancient Shirakawa barrier is a historic place, and is located about 10 km south of Shirakwa city. It was set up in the 5th century. At that time, there were the different ethnic groups in northern Japan. But the Japanese government was expanding its territory to the north.This barrier was built on the main route for protection from the groups. After that, the Japanese government had occupied the whole Tohoku District, then this barrier had felt into desuetude completely. But some of heroes or intellectuals in various periods in history visited here, because this legendary site had been the only entrance to Tohoku District. Over time, the remains had been lost completely. In 1800, Sadanobu Matsudaira, the lord of Shirakawa Domain, confirmed the exact location by the study of various historic documents. He built a stone monument at that place. Now there are only the stone monument, Shirakwa Shrine built in 771, and some landmarks of buildings and moats.
Wagami ( Hair Ring )
$ 230.00
From "Series The Manners and Customs of Japanese Woman" Framed. (Original wooden frame with explanation paper). Publisher is Takamizawa publisher and Miyatake Honsha. Very bold and strong colors. If you wish, we can ship only print.
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 12 and 15 and 3/4 inches
Paper size: 7 and 7/8 inches by 10 and 1/8 inches
Date: August, 1946 (Showa 21 nen, 8 gatsu)
Signed: Signsture "Jun Sekino" and "Jun" in Kanji on the upper left of image
Condition: Excellent
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reason.
Yokkaichi ( From 53 stations of Tokaido Road )
$ 575.00
From 53 stations of Tokaido Road. This print shows factories at night in Yokkaichi. This is one of my favorite Sekino prints. Colorful reflection on the water is so striking. This print signifies the never sleeping city of Yokkaichi. It illustrates the bright lights that are radiating from the factories along with the atmosphere of hard-working overnight workers. Printed on special watermarked paper, "Jun. Sekino". Hand-signed "Jun Sekino" and artist red seal "Jun" in lower right corner of the image.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 21 and 1/4 by 16 and 1/2 inches (54 x 42 cm)
Image size: 18 by 13 inches (45.5 x 33 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1972
Signed: Hand-signed "Jun Sekino" in lower right corner of the image.
Condition: Excellent condition. A minor ink spot on the margin (under the watermark "i") which will be easily matted out. A small tape remains to verso (upper left corner). Please see the picture.
Yokkaichi is located in north-central of Mie Prefecture, which is northeastern Kii Peninsula. From 1939, Yokkaichi became a center for the chemical industry, with the Imperial Japanese Navy constructing a large refinery near the port area.
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.
