Setsukawa Ruko Sawamura Sojuro 2 pieces. Brushed and well preserved with few stains and very few insect holes and embellishments. Each about 36.7×25.5cm.
WB Toyokuni Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Bushi Ukiyo-e Kimono Dyptich
Author: adminSep 16
WB Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Ninja Katana Sakura
Author: adminSep 11
Title Edo Meisho Gonouchi Ueno Umesuke. Date: 1867 (Keio 3). Size: 24.5 x 36 cm. His aliases include Hanacho-rou, Ichiiyinsai, and Toyoharu-rou. After studying under Shunobu Toyohara and creating the original illustrations for hagoita oshie, he was introduced to Kunisada (Toyokuni III). He produced many yakusha oshibu-e (large head paintings of actors) and demonstrated his ability. In his later years, he produced many portraits of actors in the traditional style, often depicting a half of an actor standing alone on a series of three panels. The portrayal of facial features is characteristic of the Hagoita style.
WB Eisen Tomioka Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Flower Children
Author: adminSep 9
Trimming, stain, slight soiling. 17.4x25cm (sheet size). 1902 (35th year of Meiji era).
WB Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Meiji Ukiyo-e Katana Bonsai
Author: adminSep 7
Title Yoshishi Meishiden Muramatsu Santayu. Condition: Stains and rubs. Size: 24 x 36 cm. His aliases include Hanacho-rou, Ichiiyinsai, and Toyoharu-rou. After studying under Shunobu Toyohara and creating the original illustrations for hagoita oshie, he was introduced to Kunisada (Toyokuni III). He produced many yakusha oshibu-e (large head paintings of actors) and demonstrated his ability. In his later years, he produced many portraits of actors in the traditional style, often depicting a half of an actor standing alone on a series of three panels. The portrayal of facial features is characteristic of the Hagoita style.
WB Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Meiji Ukiyo-e Kimono Autumn leaves
Author: adminSep 6
Work Kaede ga heri. A few small stains on the inside. 17.4×23.5cm (sheet size).
WB Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Meiji Ukiyo-e Katana Kabuki
Author: adminSep 2
Title Sincerely yours truly, Yoshifumi Meiden HAYANO Kanpei. Date: 1866 (Keio 2). Condition: Holes, stains, rubbing. Size 25.5 x 37.5 cm. His aliases include Hanachouro, Ichiiyinsai, and Toyoshunro. After studying under Shunobu Toyohara and creating the original illustrations for hagoita oshie, he was introduced to Kunisada (Toyokuni III). He produced many yakusha oshibu-e (large head paintings of actors) and demonstrated his ability. In his later years, he produced many portraits of actors in the traditional style, often depicting a half of an actor standing alone on a series of three panels. The portrayal of facial features is characteristic of the Hagoita style.
WB Kinsen Suzuki Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Samurai Katana
Author: adminAug 30
Some stains, a few spots, a little soiling, a little foxing, a trace of peeling on the reverse side. Size: 28.2 x 21.3 cm (sheet size). 28.2 x 21.3 cm (sheet size).
WB Toraji Ishikawa Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Ukiyo-e Parakeet Nude
Author: adminAug 30
Artist name Toraji ISHIKAWA. Title Nudes, Ten Kinds of Nudes, Bleu Parakeet. Dimensions Entire size: -30.0 cm (H30.0 cm x W37.9 cm). Print size: H30.0cm x W37.9cm. Remarks Cut to size of print. Toraji Ishikawa painted nude women and other female figures and beauties with skillful use of color. This is one of his representative works from the “Ten Kinds of Nude Women” series. The painting depicts a woman leaning back on a sofa in a relaxed manner, as if conversing with a bird. Her hair is short, and she has bangs like a Taisho era moga (modern girl). The background of Western-style patterned flooring, wallpaper, and cushions provide a lot of information, while the subject woman’s skin is flat and simple, creating a beautiful contrast. Born in Kochi, Japan.
WB Hasui Kawase Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Meiji Ukiyo-e Moon Pond
Author: adminAug 28
Title Japanese Landscape Collection II: Amagasaki Big Shot, Kansai. Date: 1940 (Showa 15). Condition: Fine condition with holes. Size 26.5 x 39.5 cm. Born as the eldest son of a merchant of thread braided goods, his uncle was the playwright Kamanagaki Roubun. He was a student of Kaburaki Kiyokata and received the name “Tomoe” at that time. He later became acquainted with Shozaburo Watanabe, and also became interested in woodblock prints after seeing “Eight Views of Omi” by Shinsui Ito, a fellow student of Kaburaki Kiyokata. In 1918, he published the Shiobara Trilogy from the Watanabe Print Shop, and thereafter published many landscape prints throughout his life. He became a representative artist of the “new print” style.
WB Koho Shoda Japanese Woodblock Prints Asian Antique Fishing Ukiyoe Evening Sea
Author: adminAug 27
Woodblock print, Shadow print on tanzaku.