A squirrel and Chestnuts
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Remarkable woodblock print " A squirrel and Chestnuts" is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. It looks like a real Nihon-ga painting (real Japanese painting) with incredible details and fine colors. Hand-signed "T. Tokuriki" in pencil on the lower left of image. It's still tipped on the paper. The print is in outstanding condition. Very charming and lovely subject. This lovely print is extremely hard to find.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 3/8 x 11 and 5/8 inches (26.5 x 29.5 cm)
Image size: 9 and 5/8 x 11 inches (24.5 x 28 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: mid 1900
Signed: Hand-signed "T. Tokuriki" in pencil on the lower left of image.
Condition: Outstanding condition.
Aishu Odawawa Joshi (Odawara Castle in Aishu)
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Beautiful woodblock print "Aishu Odawarajoshi" (Odawara Castle in Aishu) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Seichi Shiseki Meishou" (Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks) series. Subtitled "Aishu Odawarajoshi" (Odawara Castle in Aishu), Artist signature "Tomikichiro" with red seal "Tokuriki" on the lower left of image. Titled "Seichi Shiseki Meishou" (Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks), number 35, "Tomikichiro saku" (produced by Tomikichiro) with "Tokuriki" red seal, and "Uchida" publisher seal and copyright seal on right margin. Published1941. The cherry blossom petals are scattered in Rain. Very subtle rainy scene.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 1/2 x 11 and 1/2 inches
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/2 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1941
Signed: Artist name and red seal "Tokuriki" on the lower left of image. Artist name "Tomikichiro saku" and Red seal "Tokuriki" on the right margin.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Once taped on top of verso.
Odawara Castle
A mountain castle built by the Omori Family in the Muromachi Period (from 1338 to 1573) was a forerunner of Odawarajo. This donjon was rebuilt in the style it had at the end of the Edo Period (1603 to 1867) based on a model made around 1700 in the Edo Period. Inside the donjon are exhibits with historical information materials. The top floor with an altitude of 60 m commands a good view of Sagami Bay.
Ajisai (Hydrangea)
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Very eye-catching flower print "Ajisai" (Hydrangea) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. Printed in "Shikishi" board. Shikishi is thick and hard colored square sheet of paper used for calligraphic poems or paintings. This is one of "Shiki no hana" (Flowers of Four Seasons) series. Subtitled "Ajisai" (Hydrangea), Artist signature "Tomi" on the left. Hand-signed "Tomikichiro saku" (produced by Tomikichiro) with "Tokuriki" red seal on the back. It comes with original cover which is fair condition as shown. The print is outstanding condition. A humorous Mantis and beautiful butterfly on the large Hydrangea. Very charming and lovely subject. Fine contrast and very vivid colors. This handmade woodblock print put a smile on your face.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 9 and 1/2 x 10 and 3/4 inches (24 x 27.2 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist signature "Tomi" on the left. Hand-signed "Tomikichiro saku" (produced by Tomikichiro) with "Tokuriki" red seal on the back
Condition: Outstanding condition. A tiny crease at upper right corner which will be easily matted out. Verso (back) has minor toning as shown.
Chochin uri (Paper Lantern Seller)
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Very fine woodblock print by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This print shows a scene of a paper lantern shop at summer night festival. Very colorful. Shadows on the ground adds a very warm mood.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/4 x 15 and 3/8 inches
Image size: 9 and 3/8 x 14 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Ca.1950
Signed: Signature "Tomikichiro" on the lower right of image
Condition: Excellent condition. Very slightly toned at the edge of paper. Very minor brown spots on the margins. Minor paper loss at the upper left corner of paper. They will be easily matted out. Once tipped on verso. Please see the pictures.
Harunasan Yugure (Sunset at Mt. Haruna)
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Beautiful woodblock print "Harunasan Yugure" (Sunset at Mt. Haruna) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Gunma Senkei" ( Selected Scenes of Gunma) series. Titled "Harunasan Yugure"(Sunset at Mt. Haruna) ), "Shohan" (First edition), and edition number 174/200 on the right margin. Artist signature "Tomi" with red seal "Tomi" on the lower left of the image. Hand-signed "T. Tokuriki" in pencil by the artist on the bottom margin. Water marked "tomi" on the lower right corner of the paper. Amazing colors. Very subtle sunset scene.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 x 10 and 3/4 inches (40.7 x 27.2 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/2 x 9 and 1/2 inches (37 x 24 cm)
Sheet number: 174/200
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist signature "Tomi" with red seal "Tomi" on the lower left of the image. Hand-signed "T. Tokuriki" in pencil by the artist on the bottom margin.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Slightly wavy on right and left margin. A few faint ink smudges into bottom margin.
Mt. Haruna is a dormant stratovolcano in Gunma prefecture, Japan.
Mount Haruna started to form more than 300,000 years ago and the last known eruption was c. 550. The volcano has a summit caldera containing the symmetrical pyroclastic cone of Mt. Haruna - Fuji, along with a crater lake, Lake Haruna, along with the western side.
Kingyo uri ( Goldfish Vendor )
$ 129.00
Very fine woodblock print by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This print shows a scene of a goldfish vendor at summer festival. "Ranchu no ko 1 piki 10 yen" (Baby of Ranchu , 10 yen each) on the sign. Ranchu is a fancy goldfish. Please see inside wooden bucket. Price was 50-60 years ago price. Children is so excited , on the other hand the Vendor is very collected.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 10 and 1/4 x 15 and 1/4 inches
Image size: 9 and 3/8 x 14 and 1/4 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Ca.1950
Signed: Signature "Tomikichiro" on the lower right of image
Condition: Excellent condition. Very slightly toned at edge of paper. Once tipped on verso.
Kishu Koyasan (Mt. Koya in Kishu)
$ 129.00
Fine woodblock print "Kishu Koyasan" (Mt. Koya in Kishu) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Seichi Shiseki Meishou" (Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks) series. Subtitled "Kishu Koyasan" (Mt. Koya in Kishu) on the upper right of image. Artist signature "Tomikichiro" with red seal "Tokuriki" on the lower right of image. Titled "Seichi Shiseki Meishou" (Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks), number 21, "Tomikichiro saku" (produced by Tomikichiro) with "Tokuriki" red seal, and "Uchida" publisher seal and copyright seal on right margin. Published1941. This print shows very mystical enchantment of Mt.Koya very well.
Technique Woodblock
Paper size 16 and 1/4 x 11 and 1/3 inches
Image size 15 x 10 and 3/8 inches
Sheet number N/A
Date 1941
Signed Artist name and red seal "Tomikichiro" on the lower right of image. Artist name "Tomikichiro saku" and Red seal "Tokuriki" on the right margin.
Condition Outstanding condition. Once lightly tipped on top of verso. A few ink smudge on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Mt. Koya
The Okunoin, or Inner Sanctuary, of Kobo Daishi’s Gobyo mausoleum is one of the most sacred sites on Mt. Koya. The roughly 2 km path to the Gobyo is lined with ancient cryptomeria trees that are up to a thousand years old, as well as more than 200,000 stone monuments, combining to create a subtle yet profound atmosphere.
Nara Kasuga Jinja (Kasuga Shrine in Nara)
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Truly beautiful woodblock print "Nara Kasuga Jinja" (Kasuga Shrine in Nara) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Seichi Shiseki Meishou" (Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks) series. Subtitled "Nara Kasuga Jinja, Mantoro" (Ten thousand Lanterns at Kasuga Shrine in Nara), and red seal "Tomi" on the upper right of image .Artist signature "Tomikichiro saku " on the left edge of image. Titled "Seichi Shiseki Meishou" (Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks), number 18, "Tomikichiro saku" (produced by Tomikichiro) with "Tokuriki" red seal, and "Uchida" publisher seal and copyright seal on right margin. Published1941. This print has very spiritual mood.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 16 and 5/8 x 11 and 1/4 inches
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/4 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1941
Signed: Artist name "Tomikichiro saku" on the left edge of image. Artist red seal "Tomi" on the upper right of image. Artist name "Tomikichiro saku" and Red seal "Tokuriki" on the right margin.
Condition: Outstanding condition. A few slight ink smudge on margin which will be easily matted out. Once taped on the top of verso.
Mantoro
(10,000 Lanterns Festival)
At the Kasuga shrine, the lanterns are are lit twice a year for special Lantern Festivals.
Rakuto Saigyo-an (Saigyo-an, Kyoto)
$ 99.95
Fine woodblock print "Rakuto Saigyo-an" (Saigyo-an, Kyoto) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. Artist signature "Tomi" and titled "Rakuto Saigyo-an"" (saigyo-an, Kyoto) on the upper left of image. Dated "Showa hinotou doshi (1987)- First edition" on lower left margin. Watermarked "Tomi" on lower right margin. Very peaceful autumn image.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 14 and 1/8 x 10 and 7/8 inches
Image size: 10 and 7/8 x 9 and 1/2 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Showa hinotou (1987)
Signed: Artist signature on the upper right of image.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Once tipped on the top of verso.
