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.
Fukuro (Owl)
$ 350.00
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.
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.
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
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
Koi no Mizu (Water of Koi)
$ 129.00
Japanese woodblock print "Koi no Mizu" (Water of Koi) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. "Gei watermark" on the lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Ohkura, carver, and Ichimura, printer. Floating petals of cherry blossoms add more soft and elegant atmosphere to this beautiful print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 by 16 inches (28 x 42 cm)
Image size: 9 and 1/2 by 14 and 1/2 inches (24.5 x 37 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1957, this print is later print.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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.
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.
Tokyo Hakkei no uchi - Zojoji Sanmon (The Main Gate of Zojoji Temple from "Eight Views of Tokyo")
$ 129.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Tokyo Hakkei no uchi - Zojoji Sanmon" (The Main Gate of Zojoji Temple from "Eight Views of Tokyo") is by Shiro Kasamatsu. Unsodo "Gei watermark" at lower left margin corner. The title "Tokyo Hakkei no uchi - Zojoji Sanmon" (The Main Gate of Zojoji Temple from "Eight Views of Tokyo"), Unsodo, publisher name, Nagashima, Carver name, and Harada, Printer name on the left margin. Peaceful snow scene at Zojoji Temple.
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 1953, this is later printing.
Signed: "Shiro" red seal in the lower left 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.
Zantou (Remaining Light at Minakami, Joshu)
$ 129.00
Japanese woodblock print "Zantou" (Remaining Light at Minakami, Joshu) is by Shiro Kasamatsu. "Gei watermark" on the lower left margin corner. Signed Shiro, artist, Unsodo, publisher, Ohkura, carver, and Saji, printer. Wonderful contrast. A peaceful view of the Japanese countryside.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 11 by 16 inches (28 x 41 cm)
Image size: 9 and 1/2 by 14 and 1/2 inches (24 x 36.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Undated. First published in 1959, this print is later print.
Signed: "Shiro" in the lower right of the image.
Condition: Pristine condition. Typical printer's ink smudges on the right margin.
