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 left margin. Wonderful details and please notice the beautiful streaks of falling rain by Baren-sujizuri (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 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 image.
Condition: Overall very good condition. Very light toning. There are drying holes on margins as shown. Once tipped.
Asakusa Kannondo Daichochin (The Great Lantern at Sensoji Temple, Asakusa)
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Very striking woodblock print is by Shiro Kasamatsu. Publisher is Watanabe. It has 6mm round seal on the lower right corner of image. It looks like 6.5mm, please see the last picture. ( 6mm seal is actually measures 5.5 to 6.5mm ) Very strong colors and striking composition.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 by 15 and 1/4 inches.
Image size: 9 and 3/8 by 14 and 1/4 inches.
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1946-1957
Signed: "Shiro" in lower right of image.
Condition: Outstanding condition.
Hanashobu (Iris)
$ 395.00
Hand written Japanese title "Hanashobu", dated 1958 (this is 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: Handsigned "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower right of image.
Condition: Very good condition for it's age. Typical ink smudge and some very faint brown spots on the margins from it's old age.
Hiraizumi Konjikido (Konjiki Shrine, Hiraizumi)
$ 129.00
Unsodo "Gei watermark" lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver and Morimitsu, printer. Very quiet and peaceful rainy scene at 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 lower right of image.
Condition:Pristine condition. Typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" in right margin which will be easily matted out.
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 image.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Slightly toned on the margin from it's old age
Kamakura Enkakuji mae ( Enkakuji Temple, Kamakura )
$ 350.00
Unsodo "Gei watermark" lower left margin corner. Publisher is Unsodo. Carver: Nagashima; Printer: Shinmi. Very strong colors. Hard to find these old original first edition prints nowadays Very peaceful early summer scene with full of green at temple.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 3/4 by 16 inches.
Image size: 9 and 1/2 by 14 and 1/4 inches.
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First edition dated showa 28 nen (1953). Very rare first edition.
Signed: "Shiro" in lower right of image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Some faint brown spots into top and left margins (edge) and natural paper wrinkle on the top margin which will be easily matted out. Often found on Unsodo prints. Wonderful details with typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" on the right margin.
Karei (2 Fish)
$ 450.00
Simple composition and beautiful contrast. Shiro printed on the shiny paper. 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 it's 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
Katsuo bune (Bonito Fishing Boat)
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Very powerful and energetic print "Katsuo bune" (Bonito Fishing Boat) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. This print shows the dynamics of fishing very well with the combination of bold lines and simple contrast. I can feel the strong passion of the fishermen and the very intense mood of this print. Title "Katsuo bune" (Bonito Fishing Boat), dated "1977" on the bottom margin. Extremely rare self-published print. These old self-published prints are hard to find nowadays. In addition, this print is also very large in size, which is also rare.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 21 and 3/4 x 16 and 1/2 inches (55 x 42 cm)
Image size: 19 and 5/8 x 14 and 1/2 inches (50 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: 23/100
Date: 1977
Signed: Hand signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the bottom of the image.
Condition: Very good condition for its age. Typical ink smudges on the margin and natural paper wrinkle into the top margin as shown.
Bonito Fishing
Koke to Momiji (Strewn Colours)
$ 425.00
Self-published print. Very vivid and colorful print. Japanese title "Koke to Momiji" and English title "Strewn Colours", dated "1963", and embossing mark "Shi" from Shiro on the bottom margin. Another embossing mark "Shiro koku suri" (means printed and carved by Shiro) on the lower right 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 1/8 x 16 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Dated 1963
Signed: Hand signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower left of the image.
Condition: Outstanding condition for its age. Typical tiny ink smudge on the margin as shown.
Kudara Kannon ( Goddess of mercy )
$ 250.00
"Kudara Kannon" (Goddess of mercy) by Shiro Kasamatsu. Self-published print, dated (Printed) 1971. Japanese title "Kudara Kannon" and dated (Printed) 1971, in bottom margin. Handsigned "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower right of image. Red square seal "Carved and Printed by Shiro" on the lower right margin. Paper has embossed seal on the right margin. Extremely rare self-published print. Hard to find these old self-published prints nowadays.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 1/8 inches by 16 and 3/4 inches (28.5 x 43 cm)
Image size: 9 and 3/4 inches by 14 and 1/2 inches (24.7 x 37 cm)
Sheet number : N/A
Date: Printed 1971
Signed: Hand signed "Shiro Kasamatsu" at the lower right of image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Faint ink smudge into right margin. Kento cut on lower right margin is for color alignment and is not a defect.
Natsu no Yoru (Night in Summer)
$ 129.00
Unsodo "Gei watermark" lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver and Uesugi, printer. Beautiful contrast. Very impressive firework image.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 by 10 and 3/4 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1957 this later impression from original blocks.
Signed: "Shiro" in lower right of image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" in right margin which will be easily matted out.
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 left margin. 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 lower right of image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Slightly toned from it's age. Drying hole on the upper right corner. Minor ink smudge on the bottom margin.
Ontake no Ie (House in Ontake)
$ 129.00
"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 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 impresson from original blocks.
Signed: "Shiro" in lower right of image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Ontake no Ie (House in Ontake)
$ 295.00
Hard to find these old original first edition prints nowadays. Signed "Shiro" with seal "Shiro". Carver: Nagashima; Printer: Shinmi. Genuine Japanese woodblock print. Very peaceful rural image of Japanese mountain village. Very strong colors and very fine impression.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 3/4 by 15 and 3/4 inches. (27 cm x 40 cm)
Image size: 9 and 5/8 by 14 and 3/8 inches. (24.3 cm x 36.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First edition dated showa 29 nen (1954). Very rare first edition.
Signed: "Shiro" in lower right of image.
Condition: Excellent condition from it's age. Some faint brown spots into image (upper right of image and lower left of image) which are hardly noticeable. Please see the pictures. Once tipped on Verso. Wonderful details with typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" on the right margin.
Oshidori (Mandarin Ducks)
$ 550.00
This is very rare self-published print, hand written Japanese title "Oshidori", dated 1974. Handsigned "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower of image. (design, carving, printing by Shiro Kasamatsu) embossed seal on the lower right margin. Hard to find these old self-published prints and original first edition prints nowadays. Absolutely outstanding colors.
** Oshidori (Mandarin Ducks) **
Oshidori is symbolized "The perfect married couple". They get along swimmingly. In fact, for centuries they have been the model in China and Japan for all married creatures
“They are ever thoughtful of each other, always gentle and kindly in their manners, never noisy and quarrelsome, but quiet and peaceful.”
(Animal Motifs in Asian Art by Katherine M. Ball)
Red parasol
$ 550.00
How pretty print this is! Self-published print. Title "Red parasol", dated on the bottom margin. Sheet number by hand and red seal "Shiro Hanga"(Shiro's woodblock) at the lower right margin corner. Please see this beautiful woodgrain, lovely colors and wonderful composition. This beautiful woman with parasol shows her nape of the neck. This brings the modest atmosphere from Japanese woman. Japanese people feel beauty of woman from the nape of the neck. Very Japanese in every respect. This is perfect handmade Japanese woodblock print by great artist. Extremely rare self-published print with limited edition. Hard to find these old self-published prints and original first edition prints nowadays.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 and 5/16 x 16 and 7/8 inches
Sheet number: 90/100
Date: Dated 1963
Signed: Handsigned "Shiro Kasamatsu" and artist red seal at the lower left of image
Condition: Outstanding condition. Typical some tiny ink smudge on the right and bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Risshun (The First Day of Spring)
$ 280.00
Self-published print. Printer was Shiro's son "Kyosuke Kasamatsu". Title "Risshun", dated "1964" on the bottom margin. Artist name and artist red seal at the lower left of image. Printer's seal "Kyosuke Kasamatsu" on the lower left margin. Please see this beautiful shading, nice colors and wonderful composition. This is perfect handmade Japanese woodblock print by great artist.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 7/8 x 16 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Dated 1964
Signed: "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower left of image
Condition: Outstanding condition for it's age. Minor paper crease on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Sakura - Ueno Toshogu (Cherry Blossoms, Toshogu Shrine, Ueno)
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Signature "Shiro" with "shiro" seal. In lower right margin is red "Watanabe" seal. Japanese title " Sakura - Ueno Toshogu " (Cherry Blossoms, Toshogu Shrine, Ueno) and date "Showa 10 nen Haru"( Spring, 1935 ) on the right margin. Published by Watanabe with 7 mm Watanabe Seal. Very Japanese mood, very soft romantic colors and beautiful Bokashi shading.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 inches by 15 and 1/2 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed 1935 (Showa 10nen); this is a later printing
Signed: Signature "Shiro" with seal on the lower right of image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Very slight ink smudge into bottom margin which is very common and will be easily matted out.
Sanka no Haru (Mountain Cottage in Spring)
$ 260.00
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 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 in famous places, Cherry blossoms bloom gorgeously in mountain village even not well known. This is perfect handmade Japanese print by 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 it's age.
Shigure no Kokedera (Drizzle at Kokedera Temple)
$ 375.00
Japanese title "Shigure no Kokedera", dated, edition number by hand and red seal "Shiro Hanga"(Shiro's woodblock) in bottom margin. Handsigned "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower left of image. Very good condition for it's age. Typical tiny ink smudge on the margin, slightly toned on the edge of paper from it's 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: Handsigned "Shiro Kasamatsu" and red seal at the lower left of image.
Condition: Very good condition for it's age. Typical tiny ink smudge on the margin, slightly toned on the edge of paper from it's old age as shown which will be matted out. Tape residue on verso. Once tipped.
Shoka no Take (Bamboo in Early Summer)
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Unsodo "Gei watermark" lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver and Saji, printer. Very serene rural scene.
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 lower right of image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" in right margin which will be easily matted out.
Shoka no Take (Bamboo in Early Summer)
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Unsodo "Gei watermark" lower left margin corner. Publisher is Unsodo. Carver: Nagashima; Printer: Shinmi. Very peaceful rural image of Japanese farm house. The full moon and light of house in bamboos evoke nostalgia. Hard to find these old original first edition prints nowadays.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 3/4 by 16 inches. (27 cm x 40.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First edition dated showa 29 nen (1954). Very rare first edition.
Signed: "Shiro" in lower right of image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Some faint brown spots into margins which will be easily matted out.Excellent shading and ink bleed through. Wonderful details with typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" on the right margin.
Torikago (Bird Cage)
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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.
Ueno Toshogu - Tokyo Hakkei no Uchi (Toshogu Shrine, Ueno)
$ 129.00
Unsodo "Gei watermark" lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Nagashima, carver and Takenaka, printer. Very lovely print.
Technique: WoodblockPaper 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 lower right of image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Typical Unsodo printer's "smudge" in right margin which will be easily matted out.
