From an estate sale with many fine Asian antiques in Los Angeles. Two women, one with a little boy on her back, examine the potted plants a street vendor has for sale. On offer are a potted plum bonsai and adonis flowers (fukujuso) in variously shaped pots, so we know the setting is the New Year. The lantern mount behind the vendor, decorated with paper and plant streamers, also signals the beginning of spring. This print belongs to a series of twenty designs depicting groups of people from various classes wearing elegant street clothes. Measures approximately 10″ x 15.75″. I removed it from its frame to get a closer look. The frame has been discarded. Contact me with any questions.
ARTIST: TSUKIOKA KOGYO (1869 – 1927). (the adopted son and student of the greatest UKIYO-E master of the Meiji era: YOSHITOSHI, hence the name). He also studied with Ogata Gekko. The influence of both artists is seen in his work. AGE: APPROX 100 years old. MEDIUM: WOODBLOCK PRINT (INK ON PAPER) NISHIKI-E. SIZE: 14 inches by 10 inches (38 cm X 25 cm). GENRE: THEATER PRINTS OR PICTURES. SERIES: A GREAT COLLECTION OF NOH THEATER IMAGES. SUBJECT: ACTORS, COSTUMES, NOH THEATER. CONDITION: very good, minor imperfections (see detailed pictures). DESCRIPTION: deluxe printing techniques, metallic pigments, and woodgrain on the background were used in the making of many of the prints in this series. COMMENTS: BEAUTIFUL COLORS, GREAT IMPRESSION, ELEGANT, AND SUBLIME. PERFECT FOR DISPLAYING FRAMED.
Utagawa Kunisada 1844 Woodblock Soga Goro Tokimune Samurai Warrior Soga Brother. Woodblock Print : Utagawa Kunisada 1844 Woodblock Soga Goro Tokimune Samurai Warrior Soga Brother. This is a lovely antique original print by Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Toyokuni III Signed, dated and stamped on lower left and lower centeal. Soga monogatari keshozaka no kazari. It is the left part of a triptych and this panel is a portrait of. Framed and matted under glass in a fine antique gilt wood frame. Utagawa Kunisada (1786 – 12 January 1865), also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, (Sandai Utagawa Toyokuni), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He is considered the most popular, prolific and commercially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. In his own time, his reputation far exceeded that of his contemporaries, Hokusai, Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi. Bright colors, some minor losses, near horse hoof on the lower left as well as old restoration on lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Frame is fine antique gilt wood and is in good condition, with craquelure and losses commensurate with age and use and a nice aged patina. Measurements: frame: 16 3/4 x 13 x 1 inches, woodblock: 12 3/4 x 9 inches. Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz. Unless described as being new, the items for sale are vintage or used and it may show evidence of wear. The description refers to the overall condition and details. We try to describe the items to the best of our ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. With tracking and careful, sturdy packing, we try to recycle when possible. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!
