A fine original Edo woodblock print, signed Yoshitora Utagawa. One of the most notable artists of samurai in edo. SAMURAI FULL ARMOUR BY A RIVERBANK, Titled; Kumai Taro Joins Yoshitsune at Hiyodorigoe Pass Before the Battle of Ichinotani. Comes in a very old Victorian Hogarth frame. By Yoshitsune Utagawa (1836 – 1880). Reduced 14/10/24 Quick sale.
This stunning woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, titled “The Great Wave, “. It is a true masterpiece of Japanese art. The print depicts a massive wave hitting the shore. With intricate details and vivid blue colors. The print is on paper and has been well-preserved over the years. It is a perfect addition to any collection of Asian antiques or prints. The region of origin is Japan, and it is sure to be a conversation starter in any room. Framed and matted, 1990′s faux wood frame under glass. Frame has some loss and repair, plastic faux wood is loose in. Some areas but still looks good. Condition is good, slight waving at top. Please check the pics closely for detail and condition. Feel free to message us with any questions.
ORIGINAL 1833 KUNISADA UTAGAWA (TOYOKUNI III) “NAKAMURA SHIKAN’S DANCE OF NINE CHANGES” JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT. The print is titled. Nakamura Shikan’s Dance of Nine Changes: Servant Girl. Nakamura Shikan Kuhenge no uchi: Fumitsukaimusume. The Dance of Nine Changes series is comprised of 9 different prints and was completed by Kunisada in 1833. In this scene, the Kabuki actor Nakamura Shikan is depicted as a woman (servant girl) wearing a kimono and holding a box. This woodblock appears to be quite RARE. I can only find one other example pictured online. It resides in the collection of the Tokyo Museum. The print measures about 14 1/4″ tall and 10 1/4″ wide (vertical ôban). Appears in the lower right margin. Below the signature is the Kiwame censor seal and the Yamamotoya Heikichi publisher mark. The print was created in March of 1833. It is unframed and appears to be untrimmed. It’s guaranteed to be an original 1833 print and NOT a later edition. To my knowledge, this print has never been republished. Utagawa Kunisada, known later as Toyokuni III, was the most popular, prolific, and financially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. He was born near Edo as the son of an affluent merchant with a ferry boat license. At the age of 15, Kunisada joined the famous art school of Utagawa Toyokuni and took the artist name Kunisada. Almost from the first day of his activity, and even at the time of his death in 1865, Kunisada was a trendsetter in the art of the Japanese woodblock print. Always in tune with the tastes of the public, he continuously developed his style, which sometimes radically changed, and did not adhere to stylistic constraints set by any of his contemporaries. His productivity was extraordinary. His total output is estimated at more than 20,000 designs. Condition of this antique woodblock print is VERY GOOD. The colors are still quite strong and look very similar to the example at the Tokyo Museum. There are a few thin spots in the paper that are barely noticeable unless you hold the print up to the light. The paper on the top left corner is very thin due to damage from a previous attachment (see photo). There appears to be some Japanese writing on the back side of the print. Overall, this collectible woodblock print displays well and would make a wonderful addition to any Kunisada collection. Please take a close look at the many photos I’ve provided and judge condition for yourself. This particular print from the Dance of Nine Changes series is very hard to find. See my other listings. For more great items! Top Portion of Print. Bottom Portion of Print. Closeup of Kabuki Actor Nakamura Shikan. Artist Signature, Kiwame Censor Seal, & Publisher Mark. Title of Print: Nakamura Shikan`s Dance of Nine Changes: Fumitsukaimusume. Markings on Left Side. More Markings on Left Side. Text on Rear Side? Loss to Rear Surface of Top Corner From Previous Attachment. I will insure this item at my own expense. Txzj pxzj11575 txzj-11 txzj85 txzj115.
This stunning woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicts the Ashikaga Fleet sailing into attack on the Nitta region of Japan. The intricate details of the print showcase the skill of the artist and the beauty of Japanese woodblock printing. The piece is a must-have for collectors of Asian antiques and fans of Japanese art.
For sale an original antique Japanese. Woodblock print dating c1850 of various Japanese women in fine traditional costumes by Utagawa. Kunisada, signed lower left side. Please see photo’s. Measures 15 x 10 inches approx.
This design was originally published in 1951 by the Yoshida Hanga Studio. We are offering a posthumously printed image, made from the original blocks, and acquired directly from the Yoshida family. While it is signed in the block, it still looks like it is pencil signed to an untrained eye. To avoid any misunderstanding, the Yoshida Hanga Studio also included the seal of the printer on the reverse. The image measures 9 3/8 x 14 1/2 inches, plus full margins. The condition is excellent. Up until his father passed away in 1950, Toshi Yoshida primarily produced works that were reminiscent of his father’s landscape prints. His later works include a wide assortment of subjects, styles and techniques. Don’t settle for a giclee or other mechanical reproduction. These woodblock prints are made using the same printing process as the original pencil signed run, under the supervision of the artist’s family and meeting their exacting standards.
