Ameni kururu tou, Tokyo Yanaka (Pagoda in evening Rain, Yanaka)
$ 395.00
Very serene woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu. Title "Ameni kururu tou, Tokyo Yanaka" (Pagoda in Evening Rain, Yanaka) and "Banshun" (Late spring) on the left margin. Wonderful details and please notice the beautiful streaks of falling rain by Baren-sujizuri (the great technique of printer) and reflection of stone lantern light on the ground (under the big tree). Everything is so tasteful. Excellent shading and ink bleed through. There is no Watanabe seal. This print is later print, post-war, most likely printed 1940 -1950. This is a very popular Shiro print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 3/4 inches by 16 inches (27 x 41 cm)
Image size: 9 and 1/2 inches by 14 and 1/2 inches (24 x 36.3 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Showa 7 nen, (1932), this is later print (post-war)
Signed: Signed "Shiro" and red seal at the lower right of the image.
Condition: Overall very good condition. Very light toning. There are drying holes on margins as shown. Once tipped.
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Asa no nami (Morning Waves)
$ 139.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Asa no nami" (Morning Wave) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. Unsodo "Gei watermark" at lower left margin corner. The title "Asa no nami", Unsodo, publisher name, Nagashima, Carver name, and Ichimura, Printer name on the left margin. Nice colors and wonderful Bokashi shading.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 3/4 by 16 and 1/4 inches (27.5 x 41.5 cm)
Image size: 9 and 5/8 by 14 and 1/2 inches ( 24.5 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1956 this later impression from original blocks.
Signed: "Shiro" and red seal in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition. A tiny ink spot on the lower right corner (margin).
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Fukuro (Owl)
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Fine woodblock print "Fukuro" (Owl) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. Self-published print, dated (Printed) 1957. This print shows an owl at night time (right) and at daytime (left). It's very unique and interesting. Japanese title "Fukuro" and dated (Printed) 1957, on the bottom margin. Hand-signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the bottom of the image. Red square seal "Shiro hanga" on the lower right margin. Extremely rare self-published print. Hard to find these old self-published prints nowadays.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/2 inches by 16 and 1/4 inches (29 x 41 cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/8 inches by 14 and 1/2 inches (26 x 37.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Printed 1957
Signed: Hand signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" at the bottom of the image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor toning. Minor ink smudges on the margins. Once taped on the verso. Kento cut on the lower right margin is for color alignment and is not a defect.
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Hakone Yumoto no Haruyoi (Spring Dusk of Yumoto Hakone)
$ 300.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Hakone Yumoto no Haruyoi" (Spring Dusk of Yumoto Hakone) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. Hard to find these old original first edition prints nowadays. From an old estate in Japan. The title "Hakone Yumoto no Haruyoi (Spring Dusk of Yumoto Hakone), Publisher "Unsodo" Carver: Nagashima; Printer: Shinmi on the left margin. Genuine Japanese woodblock print. Subtle and genteel image of the Hakone onsen (hot spring) town at spring night.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 by 16 inches. (26.5 cm x 40.5 cm)
Image size: 9 and 1/2 by 14 and 3/8 inches. (24 cm x 36.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First edition dated Showa 28 nen (1953). Very rare first edition.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Good condition. Some toning of the paper. A faint spot into the image. Please see the last picture. Once taped on verso. There are tape stains on the verso. you can slightly see the tape stains from the front. Wonderful details with typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" on the right margin.
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Hanashobu (Iris)
$ 395.00
Handwritten Japanese title "Hanashobu", dated 1958 (this is a block), edition number 164/200 by hand and red seal "Shiro Hanga"(Shiro's woodblock) in bottom margin. Extremely rare self-published print. Hard to find these old self-published prints and original first edition prints nowadays.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/4 x 16 and 1/8 inches
Sheet number: 164/200
Date: dated 1958
Signed: Hand signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower right of the image.
Condition: Very good condition for its age. Typical ink smudge and some very faint brown spots on the margins from its old age.
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Hiraizumi Konjikido (Konjiki Shrine, Hiraizumi)
$ 139.00
Unsodo "Gei watermark" lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver, and Morimitsu, printer. A very quiet and peaceful rainy scene at the shrine.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 by 10 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1954 this later impression from original blocks.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" in the right margin which will be easily matted out.
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Ikebana (Flower Arrangement)
$ 450.00
Extremely rare print by Watanabe publisher. Watanabe F seal on the lower right margin. Title "Ikebana" (Flower arrangement), Showa 13 nen (1938), and Haru (spring) on the left margin. Wonderful details and very fine colors. Excellent shading and ink bleed through. You can see beautiful Baren mark on this print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/4 inches by 15 and 3/8 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Dated Showa 13 nen (1938)
Signed: Signed "Shiro" and red seal at the upper right of the image.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Slightly toned on the margin from its old age.
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Ikebana (Flower arrangement)
$ 139.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Ikebana"(Flower arrangement) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. Unsodo "Gei watermark" at lower left margin corner. The title "Ikebana", Unsodo, publisher name, Ohkura, Carver name, and Nakayama, Printer name on the left margin. Excellent colors and ink bleed through.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 by 16 and 3/4 inches (27.5 x 41 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/8 by 14 and 1/4 inches (36.5 x 24 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1952, this is later printing.
Signed: "Shiro" red seal in the lower left of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Karei (2 Fish)
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Simple composition and beautiful contrast. Shiro printed on the shiny paper. The title "Karei", dated "1957" and signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal "Shiro Hanga" with no 43 on the bottom margin. Red seal at the lower corner of margin. Very interesting print. Hard to find these old Shiro's prints nowadays
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 by 11 and 1/16 inches. (40.5 x 28 cm)
Sheet number: 43
Date Dated: 1957
Signed: Signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" on the bottom margin
Condition: Outstanding condition for its age. Tiny dent on the right margin and minor ink smudge on the lower left corner which will be easily matted out. Tape residue on the top edge of verso
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Katasegawa, Tsukinode (Rising Moon at Katase River)
$ 139.00
Japanese woodblock print "Katasegawa, Tsukinode" (Rising Moon at Katase River) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. "Gei watermark" on the lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver, and Ichimura, printer. It is an absolutely beautiful night scene at the riverside.
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 1953, this print is later print.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Nikko Kanaya Hotel, Rojo (Balcony of Kanaya Hotel, Nikko)
$ 595.00
"Nikko Kanaya Hotel, Rojo" (Balcony of Kanaya Hotel, Nikko) by Shiro Kasamatsu. Dated Showa 16 nen Natsu (Summer, 1940). Original first edition with the appropriate Watanabe "E" seal on the left margin. The right margin is titled, dated, and artist name in Japanese Watanabe "E" seal is difficult to find and used only from 1932 to 1942. This print is very rarely seen in the market. Very serene scene print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 1/2 by 10 and 1/2 inches.
Image size: 14 and 1/4 by 9 and 1/2 inches.
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Showa 16 nen (1941)
Signed: "Shiro" red seal on the lower right of the image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Slightly toned from its age. Drying hole on the upper right corner. Minor ink smudge on the bottom margin.
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Nikko Kegon no taki (The Kegon Falls at Nikko)
$ 139.00
Japanese woodblock print "Nikko Kegon no taki" (The Kegon Falls at Nikko) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. "Gei watermark" on the lower left corner of the margin. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver, and Ichimura, printer. This print expresses the beauty of the magnificent nature. Absolutely beautiful.
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 1952, this print is later print.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower left of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Kegon Falls
Kegon Falls (Kegon no Taki) is located at Lake Chuzenji (source of the Oshiri River) in Nikko National Park in the city of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The falls were formed when the Daiya River was rerouted by lava flows. About twelve smaller waterfalls are situated behind and to the sides of Kegon Falls, leaking through the many cracks between the mountain and the lava flows. At 97 m high, it is one of Japan's three highest waterfalls. In the autumn, the traffic on the road from Nikko to Chozenji can sometimes slow to a crawl as visitors come to see the fall colors.
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Ontake no Ie (House in Ontake)
$ 139.00
"Ontake no Ie" (House in Ontake) by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1992). Signed "Shiro" with seal "Shiro". Carver: Nagashima; Printer: Saji. Genuine Japanese woodblock print. First published in Showa 29 nen (1954), this later impression from original blocks. Very peaceful rural image of the Japanese mountain village. Very strong colors and very fine impression.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 by 16 inches.
Image size: 9 and 1/2 by 14 and 3/8 inches.
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1954, this later impression from original blocks.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Sanka no Haru (Mountain Cottage in Spring)
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Peaceful spring view of the Japanese mountain village. Please see beautiful pink shading on the cherry blossoms. Undated. So little is known about this print because there is practically no documentation and it is extremely difficult to find this print outside of a private collection. Seldom ever seen offered for sale. Title "Sanka no Haru" and "Shiro Kasamatsu" cut into the key block and printed on the bottom margin. Red seal "Shiro" at the lower left corner of the image. Beautifully embossed. You can see a person through the window, this human touch that fits very well into the peaceful print. This print is not just beautiful, I feel warmth heart of Shiro. Cherry blossoms are not only infamous places, but Cherry blossoms also bloom gorgeously in mountain village even not well known. This is a perfect handmade Japanese print by the great artist. Hard to find these old Shiro's prints nowadays.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 8 and 1/2 by 12 and 3/8 inches. This print size is called "Chuban", little bit smaller size than "Oban" size.
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated
Signed: "Shiro Kasamatsu" on the bottom margin
Condition: Outstanding condition for its age.
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Shigure no Kokedera (Drizzle at Kokedera Temple)
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Japanese title "Shigure no Kokedera", dated, edition number by hand and red seal "Shiro Hanga"(Shiro's woodblock) in bottom margin. Hand-signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower left of the image. Very good condition for its age. Typical tiny ink smudge on the margin, slightly toned on the edge of paper from its old age as shown which will be matted out. Tape residue on verso. Once tipped. Extremely rare self-published print. Hard to find these old self-published prints and original first edition prints nowadays.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/4 x 16 and 7/8 inches
Sheet number: 144/200
Date: dated 1960
Signed: Hand signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower left of the image.
Condition: Very good condition for its age. Typical tiny ink smudge on the margin, slightly toned on the edge of paper from its old age as shown which will be matted out. Tape residue on verso. Once tipped.
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Torikago (Bird Cage)
$ 139.00
Colorful woodblock print "Torikago" (Bird Cage) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. Unsodo "Gei watermark" at lower left margin corner. The title "Torikago", Unsodo, publisher name, Nagashima, Carver name, and Morimitsu, Printer name on the left margin.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 by 10 and 3/4 inches (41 x 27.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/2 by 9 and 3/4 inches (37 x 24.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1957 this later impression from original blocks.
Signed: "Shiro" red seal in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Ueno Toshogu - Tokyo Hakkei no Uchi (Toshogu Shrine, Ueno)
$ 139.00
Unsodo "Gei watermark" lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver, and Takenaka, printer. Very lovely print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 by 10 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1953 this later impression from original blocks.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" in the right margin which will be easily matted out.
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