Archive for February 15th, 2017

Japanese Woodblock Print Kowase Hosui Himeji Castle

Japanese Woodblock Print Kowase Hosui Himeji Castle

Japanese Woodblock Print Kowase Hosui Himeji Castle

Japanese Woodblock Print Kowase Hosui Himeji Castle

Japanese Woodblock Print Kowase Hosui Himeji Castle

Japanese Woodblock Print Kowase Hosui Himeji Castle

Japanese Woodblock Print Kowase Hosui Himeji Castle

I acquired this through an estate sale. I have no experience or knowledge of Japanese art. I will try to describe to the best of my ability. If I have missed any details or have given incorrect information please let me know. Subject Himeji Castle 1953 First Edition for the Pacific Transport Lines. Artist Kowase Hosui (1883 – 1957) Paper size is 10 1/4″ by 16 5/8″ the image size is 9 1/2″ by 14 1/4″. The print has nice bright colors and is in excellent condition with no crease, stains or foxing. I have a couple of other Japanese wood block prints to list but need to find out the artist first before listing. Any questions please send them to me. Artist is Kawase Hasui. The item “JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT KOWASE HOSUI HIMEJI CASTLE” is in sale since Monday, February 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “flydive” and is located in Sherman, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Product: Prints
  • Sub-Type: WOODBLOCK
  • Age: Unknown
  • Primary Material: PAPER
  • Region of Origin: Japanese
  • Original/Repro: Original
1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau

SHIN BIJUTSUKAI (the New Monthly Magazine of Design) vol. 1-36 was published by Unsodo during Meiji 35-39(1902 -1906). 30 of the series. It contains 20 design pages. Published in Meiji 38 (1905). NOTE Japan Post has been modify EMS rates since June , 2016. Most importantly, the minimum amount changes while EMS rates started from 300g previously, the new rate starts from 500g. The item “1905 Textile Design Magazine #30 Japanese Woodblock Print Book Art Nouveau” is in sale since Monday, February 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “kyoto-arts” and is located in Kyoto-shi. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Subject: Art & Photography
  • Original/Facsimile: Original
  • Special Attributes: Limited Edition
  • Place of Publication: Kyoto
  • Region: Asia
  • Illustrator: FURUYA Korin
  • Binding: string bound
  • Topic: Fine Arts: Collections
  • Publisher: Unsodo
  • Year Printed: 1905
  • Language: Japanese
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850

Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850

Outstanding & original Japanese woodblock print Highway Map of Japan w/ rare original envelope, c1850. Map measures 6 1/4 X 57 inches (open) and closes to 3 3/4 X 6 1/4 inches. Original covers & title slip, fine colors & impressions, comes with the rare original woodblock envelope, very good shape for the age, rare &. NOTE: This map was too large for my scanner. It is UNTRIMMED & has FULL MARGINS. Be sure to add me to your favorites list & check out my other auctions for more interesting things from Japan. The item “Orig Japanese Woodblock Print HIGHWAY MAP OF JAPAN with Rare Envelope c1850″ is in sale since Wednesday, February 08, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Asia\Pre-1900″. The seller is “atom4″ and is located in Yokohama, Kanagawa. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Condition: Used