Antique Taisho era CHOKI Japanese woodblock print THE COURTESAN TSUKASA-DAYU

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Mar 1

Antique Taisho era CHOKI Japanese woodblock print THE COURTESAN TSUKASA-DAYU

Antique Taisho era CHOKI Japanese woodblock print THE COURTESAN TSUKASA-DAYU

It is from our rare print collection. This magnificent portrait is the beautiful courtesan Tsukasa-Dayu from the Shinmachi pleasure district in Osaka. Lovely reprint of Choki’s Edo Period masterwork. It is one you will be proud to display in your home or office and is bound to become a cherished family heirloom. Eishosai Choki’s masterworks are in the collections of many of the world’s greatest museums. Among them are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago; the British Museum, London; and the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo. TITLE: Tsukasa-Dayu of the Higashi-Ogiya. The ShInmachi Quarter of Osaka. MEDIUM: Authentic polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on handmade paper. 15″ x 10″; (38,1 cm x 25,4 cm). 15 1/8″ x 10 1/8″; (38,42 cm x 25,72 cm). CONDITION: Striking antique reprint. Wonderful sense of age. Beautiful color and marvelous detail. Soft gray mica background. Slight remnants on verso from previous folio mounting. Please examine the scans carefully. The Uki Arts Gallery. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ukiarts” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Primary Material: Paper
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Taisho era, 1912-1926

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Rare Old Japanese Woodblock Kitagawa Utamaro Courtesan with Elaborate Coiffure

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Jan 4

Rare Old Japanese Woodblock Kitagawa Utamaro Courtesan with Elaborate Coiffure

Rare Old Japanese Woodblock Kitagawa Utamaro Courtesan with Elaborate Coiffure

Offered here is this rare old Japanese woodblock print of “A Courtesan with an Elaborate Coiffure” by Kitagawa Utamaro. The original work by the artist was produced in the late 1700s. This particular print appears to be from a re-carved edition, possibly published by Fusui Gabo in the early 1900s. This is based on research and comparisons, however, and I have not removed the print from the frame to look for additional markings. The overall condition is excellent. The print is very clean with even tones, fine clean lines, and deep, crisp impressions. The shimmering background adds even more appeal to this piece. Measurements within the mat are approximately 9.5 by 14.25 inches and the frame’s outer dimensions are approximately 14.25 by 19.25 inches. Please view all the photos, feel free to ask any questions, and be sure to check out my other items! This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “oliverhillsestates” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam.

Primary Material: Paper
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1900-1940

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Old Japanese Woodblock Print’High Ranking Courtesan’ Utamaro-late Meiji period

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Dec 4

Old Japanese Woodblock Print'High Ranking Courtesan' Utamaro-late Meiji period

Old Japanese Woodblock Print’High Ranking Courtesan’ Utamaro-late Meiji period

It is a copy or restrike as is known in the business. A VERY FINE QUALITY OLD I ESTIMATE IT DATES FROM THE LATE MEIJI PERIOD in the EARLY 20TH C. TO POSSIBLY AS LATE AS MID 20TH C GILTWOOD FRAMED WOODBLOCK PRINT (IT IS AN ACTUAL HANDCRAFTED WOODBLOCK–NOT MACHINE MADE) TITLED “High-Ranking Courtesan” from the series Five Shades of Ink in the Northern Quarter (Hokkoku goshiki-zumi). I BELIEVE THIS IS A LATER EDITION OF THAT WORK CREATED ABOUT A CENTURY LATER (I HAVE OWNED ORIGINAL PERIOD UTAMARO WOODBLOCKS AND THEY DID NOT HOLD UP WELL INTO OUR MODERN TIMES). THE OVERALL MEASUREMENTS OF THIS FRAMED WORK ARE ABOUT 16X11 INCHES. THE FRAME IS 1 IN WIDTH. CONDITION OF THE PRINT IS EXCELLENT BUT THE FRAME SHOWS WEAR OF THE AGES. THIS IS A LOVELY DECORATIVE WORK OF ART. THANKS TO THE MET FOR THIS DESCRIPTION: A high-ranking courtesan (oiran) from the Yoshiwara brothel district is captured by the artist in a private moment. Having just washed her hair, she wets the tip of the brush with her lips as she contemplates writing a letter. The black of her uncoiffed hair and the red accents on her lips, the brush, and the rim of her sleeve contrast with the solid neutral background. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “lukelegal” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Region of Origin: Japan

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Antique Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) Japanese Woodblock Print of Courtesan Ca 1830

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Nov 29

Antique Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) Japanese Woodblock Print of Courtesan Ca 1830

Antique Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) Japanese Woodblock Print of Courtesan Ca 1830

This is a depiction of a Courtesan with elaborate hairstyle with Kanzashi ornaments typical of the Edo period. There is a woodblock print of a landscape on the wall next to her, and this may be a hint at what Courtesan she was, as Keisai Eisen often put the woodblock within a woodblock as a reference to the person’s hometown or another similar symbolism. This may be one of the 56 woodblocks of courtesans in the album of prints from the series A Tokaido Board Game of Courtesans, Fifty-three Pairings in the Yoshiwara (Keisei dochu sugoroku, Mitate Yoshiwara gojusan tsui). Condition: Condition is commensurate with age and use. Very minor creases and scuffs. Tiny tape fragment on top right corner. Measurements: 13 x 8 1/4 inches. 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. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck! This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “esellerbernard” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

kanzashi: elaborate hair ornament
Region of Origin: Japan
Japan: Japanese
woodblock: ukiyo-e
Age: 1800-1849
Primary Material: Paper
Maker: Keisai Eisen
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Kyoto: Geisha
Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
1830: Courtesan
Matsubaya Nai House: Moritaya Hanzo
oiran: Tokyo
Mitate Yoshiwara: Yoshiwara
okubi-e: Tokaido Board Game of Courtesans
Keisai Eisen: Bunsei Era
Color: Multi-Color
Japanese woodblock: Antique Japanese woodblock

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Kunisada I, Beauty, Courtesan, Kakemono-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

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Sep 21

Kunisada I, Beauty, Courtesan, Kakemono-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

Size: (T)36.2 x 24.5 (B)36.1 x 24.5 cm. Condition: Wear and soiling, thin areas, pinholes, creases, tears on top panel, discoloured, paper residue on the back. We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 to 6 months time. In the interest of being fair and providing equal opportunity to all our potential clients, we will not be accepting any private requests or offers regarding the prices of any of our items. All items listed by the Japanese Gallery are authentic and antique Japanese woodblock prints. The Japanese Gallery Kensington guarantees all listed items are neither reprints nor reproductions. The item “Kunisada I, Beauty, Courtesan, Kakemono-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print” is in sale since Friday, January 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Prints”. The seller is “japanese.gallery” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: Japanese
Product: Print
Age: 1800-1849
Primary Material: Hand-made Paper
Original/Repro: Antique Original

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KITAGAWA TSUKIMARO. Original Japanese Woodblock Print. A Courtesan & her Maiko

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Sep 3

KITAGAWA TSUKIMARO. Original Japanese Woodblock Print. A Courtesan & her Maiko

KITAGAWA TSUKIMARO. Original Japanese Woodblock Print. A Courtesan & her Maiko

Granted to your attention amazing original woodblock print COURTESAN AND HER MAIKO by great artist KITAGAWA TSUKIMARO in 1806. He was painter and print artist, Kitagawa Utamaro’s best pupil. He began designing prints of beautiful women using the name Kikumaro. From 1804 changed his name to Tsukimaro. 1820 ceased to design prints, painting instead hanging scrolls of beauties in a style influenced by the Maruyama-Shijo school, which he signed’Kansetsu’. His last dated work is an illustration for a’kyoka’ anthology published in 1836. Full large oban size (15 1/4 X 10 1/2) untrimmed, unframed. This print printed in “aizuri-e”, the colors are great. The term aizuri-e (Japanese: “blue printed picture”) usually refers to Japanese woodblock prints that are printed entirely in blue. This print is in very good condition, reinforced by professional restorer using thin japanese washi paper on the back because of old age. Depicting two Beauties, one is cortesan and another one her attendant. The portraiture of these two beauties is excellent and created in great traditional style of Tsukimaro’s teacher Kitagawa Utamaro. The item “KITAGAWA TSUKIMARO. Original Japanese Woodblock Print. A Courtesan & her Maiko” is in sale since Wednesday, March 31, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “nivatori” and is located in Rego Park, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1800-1849
Primary Material: Washi paper, inks
Maker: Kitagawa Tsukimaro
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Color: Multi-Color

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Kyosai Kawanabe Hell courtesan Jigoku dayuUkiyo-e woodblock print Made in Japan

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Jan 25

Kyosai Kawanabe Hell courtesan Jigoku dayuUkiyo-e woodblock print Made in Japan

Kyosai Kawanabe Hell courtesan Jigoku dayuUkiyo-e woodblock print Made in Japan

Kyosai Kawanabe Hell courtesan Jigoku dayu. He was born 1831 died 1889. He learned ascetic practice from Kuniyoshi Utagawa and Towa Maemura. He has a rebellious spirit that has been captured in the writing brush case in 1870, and has left many caricatures and caricatures. Although he has received the Kano school flow, he has greedyly adopted other schools and painting methods and called himself an Picture demon. Its writing and drawing skills are outstanding and are highly appreciated overseas. The item “Kyosai Kawanabe Hell courtesan Jigoku dayuUkiyo-e woodblock print Made in Japan” is in sale since Thursday, December 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ahunw.ahunw” and is located in tokyo, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
Region of Origin: Japan
Type: Wood block print
Color: Multi-Color
Age: Unknown
Primary Material: Paper
Original/Reproduction: Unknown

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Eishi Hosoda Woodblock print c1796 Courtesan Takihime Kamuro Mikisa Nakisa Ogi

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Apr 18

Eishi Hosoda Woodblock print c1796 Courtesan Takihime Kamuro Mikisa Nakisa Ogi

Eishi Hosoda Woodblock print c1796 Courtesan Takihime Kamuro Mikisa Nakisa Ogi

We believe this to be an antique original woodblock print c 1796. Size is 21 1/4″ by 16 1/4″. Art view is 14″ by 9 1/2″. Clay colored matting and gold white washed frame. I have not had this out of the frame. Please see my other listings for a similar style print. Update -per a request I have taken this out of the frame. It was NOT glued to the matting, there were 3 small pieces of tape holding it on the mat. I also found some stamps on the backing paper. I put it back together best I could but the backing is now cut and it is not taped down to the mat. I don’t have framers tape to properly do it. See condition above and photos for further details. Pardon any reflection or glare. Thanks for your trade! The item “Eishi Hosoda Woodblock print c1796 Courtesan Takihime Kamuro Mikisa Nakisa Ogi” is in sale since Thursday, June 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “addix” and is located in Statham, Georgia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Age: Pre-1800
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

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Courtesan from Yoshiwara, Edo, Kimono, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e

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Oct 8

Courtesan from Yoshiwara, Edo, Kimono, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e

Title: Courtesan Wakamurasaki, Shin-Yoshiwara Edo. Condition report: Torn corners. Size: 36.4×25.5. We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 to 6 months time. In the interest of being fair and providing equal opportunity to all our potential clients, we will not be accepting any private requests or offers regarding the prices of any of our items. All items listed by the Japanese Gallery are authentic and antique Japanese woodblock prints. The Japanese Gallery Kensington guarantees all listed items are neither reprints nor reproductions. The item “Courtesan from Yoshiwara, Edo, Kimono, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e” is in sale since Thursday, July 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Prints”. The seller is “japanese.gallery” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: Japanese
Product: Print
Age: 1850-1899
Primary Material: Hand-made Paper
Original/Repro: Antique Original

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Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Yoshimori, Courtesan, Yoshiwara, Ukiyo-e

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Sep 16

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Yoshimori, Courtesan, Yoshiwara, Ukiyo-e

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Yoshimori, Courtesan, Yoshiwara, Ukiyo-e

Title: The View of Shin-Yoshihara. Date: late 19th century. Size: (R) 25.3 x 35.1 cm (C) 24.5 x 34.9 cm (L) 24.9 x 35 cm. Condition report: Hole restored on right panel, slightly trimmed. We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 to 6 months time. In the interest of being fair and providing equal opportunity to all our potential clients, we will not be accepting any private requests or offers regarding the prices of any of our items. All items listed by the Japanese Gallery are authentic and antique Japanese woodblock prints. The Japanese Gallery Kensington guarantees all listed items are neither reprints nor reproductions. The item “Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Yoshimori, Courtesan, Yoshiwara, Ukiyo-e” is in sale since Thursday, July 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Prints”. The seller is “japanese.gallery” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: Japanese
Product: Print
Age: 1850-1899
Primary Material: Hand-made Paper
Original/Repro: Antique Original

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