- Natsuyakko (Summer Geisha) -
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The wonderful woodblock print "Natsuyakko" (Summer Geisha) is by Kotondo Torii. This is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". The young geisha is wearing summer Kimono and has light makeup on. The fresh blue background adds a precious atmosphere to this beautiful print. Light embossing on the fan, hair ornament, and kimono. Please see incredible Bokashi shading and highly detailed carving, especially her individual hairs. Originally published in 1934, this print is a later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on beautiful Japanese washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Carver's name, Shigeru Koike, Printer's name is Matashiro Uchikawa, Torii's red seal of approval (copyright), and the publisher's red moneybag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 inches x 19 inches (33 x 48 cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/8 inches x 16 and 1/8 inches (25.6 x 40.8 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published in 1934. This print is a later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at the upper left
Condition: Good condition. Minor toning on the upper left margin and some toning on the verso as shown. They are hardly noticeable unless pointed out. Please see the last two pictures. The image part is superb.
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Ame (Rain)
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Beautiful woodblock print "Ame" (Rain) is by Kotondo Torii. This print is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". Originally published 1929. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko kai (some people call Ishu Kanko Kai). Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at right. Carver name, Susumu Ito, Printer name is Matashiro Uchikawa and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red money bag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. This is the icon of the very best Japanese skill in woodblock prints. Very technical print. Please see fine lines and beautiful Bokashi shading.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches x 19 inches (33.3 x 48.5 cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/4 inches x 16 inches (26 x 40.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published 1929. This print is later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at right
Condition: Pristine condition. Full margins and never framed.
Asanegami (Morning Hair)
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This "Asanegami" (Moring Hair) is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". This Bijin-ga print shows cool beauty very well. Originally published 1930. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (Some people call Ishu Kanko kai). Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" water marked. Carver name, Shigeru Koike, Printer name is Yoshiaki Watanabe and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red moneybag seal on the lower left margin.Under the box, Limited edition published seal. Please see incredible Bokashi shading and very highly detailed carving, specially her individual hairs. Very Japanese in every respect. Perfect Japanese Bijin-ga print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches by 19 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published 1930. This print is later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at upper left
Condition: Pristine condition. Full margins and never framed. Top margin is waving as shown which will be easily matted out.
Botan Yuki (Peony Snow Flakes)
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Very large snowflake, we call "Botan Yuki" (Peony Snow). Because large snowflakes look like white peony petals. This "Botan Yuki" (Peony Snow Flakes) is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". Originally published in 1931. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (Some people call Ishu Kanko kai). Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Carver name, Susumu Ito, Printer name is Yoshiaki Watanabe and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red moneybag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. Please see incredible Bokashi shading and beautiful "Gaffrage" to her Kimono and edge of the umbrella. You can see also very highly detailed carving, especially her individual hairs. Very Japanese in every respect. Perfect Japanese Bijin-ga print. Truly beautiful and gorgeous.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches by 19 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published 1931. This print is a later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at upper right
Condition: Pristine condition. Full margins and never framed.
Kamisuki (Combing the Hair)
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This "Kamisuki" (The Combing the Hair) is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". This print is the most popular and famous print. Originally published 1929. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (Somepeople call Ishu Kanko Kai). It comes with an original presentation folder with guarantee paper. Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Carver name, Susumu Ito, Printer name is Yoshio Kajikawa and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red moneybag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. Please see incredible Bokashi shading. Beautifully overprinted hairlines. Very Japanese in every respect. Perfect Japanese Bijin-ga print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches by 19 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published 1929. This print is a later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at upper right
Condition: Pristine condition. Full margins and never framed. Minor paper crease at the upper right corner edge which will be easily matted out.
Kamisuki (Combing the Hair)
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Beautiful Bijin-ga woodblock print "Kamisuki"(Combing the Hair) is by Kotondo Torii (1900-1976). "Kamisuki" (Combing the Hair) is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". This print is the most popular and famous print. Originally published in 1929. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (some people call Ishu Kanko Kai). Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Carver name, Susumu Ito, Printer name is Matashiro Uchikawa and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red moneybag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. Please see incredible Bokashi shading. Very Japanese in every respect. Perfect Japanese Bijin-ga print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 inches by 19 inches (33 x 48.5 cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/4 inches by 16 and 1/4 inches (26 x 41.3 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published in 1929. This print is a later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at upper right
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Kesho (Applying Powder)
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This "Kesho" (Applying Powder) is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". Originally published 1929. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (Some people call Ishu Kanko Kai). Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Carver name, Susumu Ito, Printer name is Yoshiaki Watanabe and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red moneybag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. Please see the incredible Baren mark in the background. Very Japanese in every respect. Perfect Japanese Bijin-ga print. This print is my most favorite of all Torii prints.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 inches by 19 inches (33 x 48.2 cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/4 inches by 16 and 1/4 inches (26 x 41 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published 1929. This print is later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at upper left.
Condition: Pristine condition.
Kuchibeni (Rouge)
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This "Kuchibeni" (Rouge) is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". Originally published in 1929. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (some people called Ishu Kanko Kai). Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at the upper right. Carver name, Susumu Ito, the Printer name is Yoshiaki Watanabe and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red moneybag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. Please see incredible Bokashi shading, overprinted hairlines, and beautiful Baren marks on the background. Beautifully embossing especially around her nose and Kimono. Very Japanese in every respect. Perfect Japanese Bijin-ga print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 inches x 19 inches (33 x 48cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/2 x 16 inches (26 x 40.7 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published in 1929. This print is a later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at upper right
Condition: Excellent condition
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Oboro haru (Hazy Spring)
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Beautiful Bijin-ga woodblock print "Oboro haru"(Hazy Spring) by Kotondo Tori (1900-1976). Oboro means hazy, Haru means spring. This "Oboro haru" is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". Originally published in 1932. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (some people say call Kankokai). Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at the upper left. Carver name, Susumu Ito, Printer name is Matashiro Uchikawa and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red moneybag seal on the lower left margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. You can see very highly detailed carving, especially her individual hairs. Very Japanese in every respect.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 inches by 19 inches (33 x 48.5 cm)
Image size: 10 inches by 16 inches (25.7 x 40.7 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published in 1932. This print is a later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at the upper left.
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor smudge on the top margin which will be easily matted out.
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Yukaezato (After the Bath)
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This "湯かへ里” (After the Bath) is one of "Twelve Aspects of Woman". Originally published in 1929. This print is later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (Some people call Ishu Kanko Kai). Limited edition of 100 prints published. Printed on the beautiful Japanese Washi paper with "Sanso" watermarked. Carver name, Shigeru Koike, Printer name is Yoshiaki Watanabe and Torii red seal of approval (copyright) and publisher red money bag seal on the lower left the margin. Under the box, Limited edition published seal. Please see the incredible Baren mark in the background. Very Japanese in every respect. Perfect Japanese Bijin-ga print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 inches by 19 inches (33 x 48.2 cm)
Image size: 10 and 1/4 inches by 16 and 1/4 inches (26 x 41 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Originally published in 1929. This print is a later edition.
Signed: Kotondo's signature and seal in the image at the upper left.
Condition: Pristine condition.
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