A fabulous image from Japanese sosaku hanga master Kiyoshi Saito, whose work takes the tradition into distinct modernism. In this one, a path through the garden toward the temple at Joko-Ji and the light shining through the darkness. Beautiful colors, abstracted forms in light and shadow. TITLE: Joko-Ji Kamino Yama. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Ink on paper, matted and framed, with MUSEUM glass (anti-reflective and conservation coated). SIGNATURE: Signed with chop in print, also in pencil within image. PLACE OF ORIGIN: Japan. CONDITION: Very good; minor age to materials. DIMENSIONS: 10″ by 15″ image matted and framed to 18 1/4″ by 23 1/8″. P e n c i l p o i n t e r >. Usually available; please inquire. Please contact me with any questions.
Framed Woodblock Toyohara Kunichika Modern Beauty with Crane and Koi Kimono 1865. This is a lovely antique original print by Toyohara Kunichika of a beautiful woman wearing a lavish kimono decorated with koi and cranes. Signed and stamped at upper left and lower right. Professionally framed and matted under glass in a gilt wood imitation bamboo frame. The back of the frame has a typed description that reads Kunichika b. 1900 / The beautiful woman Nakagawa of the / Tea house Nakamanji by cherry trees. Date of Issue, Jan. This is part of the triptych Modern Beauties, where he painted some famouse courtesans. Toyohara Kunichika (30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900) was a Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen he became a student of Tokyo’s then-leading print maker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time. An alcoholic and womanizer, Kunichika also portrayed women deemed beautiful (bijinga), contemporary social life, and a few landscapes and historical scenes. Condition: Very good condition. Colors are fresh, some minor creases visible in photos commensurate with age and use. Professionally matted and framed under glass with gilt wooden frame in imitation bamboo. 14 x 10 inches/ framed: 20 1/2 x 16 1/4 ininches. Weight: 4 lbs 4 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!
Framed Woodblock Toyohara Kunichika Modern Beauty with Crane and Koi Kimono 1865. This is a lovely antique original print by Toyohara Kunichika of a beautiful woman wearing a lavish kimono decorated with koi and cranes. Signed and stamped at upper left and lower right. Professionally framed and matted under glass in a gilt wood imitation bamboo frame. The back of the frame has a typed description that reads Kunichika b. 1900 / The beautiful woman Nakagawa of the / Tea house Nakamanji by cherry trees. Date of Issue, Jan. This is part of the triptych Modern Beauties, where he painted some famouse courtesans. Toyohara Kunichika (30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900) was a Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen he became a student of Tokyo’s then-leading print maker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time. An alcoholic and womanizer, Kunichika also portrayed women deemed beautiful (bijinga), contemporary social life, and a few landscapes and historical scenes. Condition: Very good condition. Colors are fresh, some minor creases visible in photos commensurate with age and use. Professionally matted and framed under glass with gilt wooden frame in imitation bamboo. 14 x 10 inches/ framed: 20 1/2 x 16 1/4 ininches. Weight: 4 lbs 4 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!
Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III Woodblock of Suzumushi Series of Modern Genji 1852. Woodblock Print : Woodblock Print : Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) Woodblock of Ch. 38, Suzumushi, from the series The Color Print Contest of a Modern Genji (Ima Genji nishiki-e awase), 1852. This is a lovely antique original print by Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Toyokuni III Signed, dated and stamped on upper left and lower right. Framed and matted under glass in a black high varnish lacquer? 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. Framed and matted under glass. Frame is in good condition. Measurements: Work: 12 1/4 x 8 inches; with frame: 15 1/4 x 11 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. 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!
This is a match label full of Taisho Romanticism. The masters would get together and ask masters to engrave and print them, then boast about it to each other. Kobayashi Yoshirin was ranked as the ozeki of the east. International Buyers – Please Note. Please check with your country?
Formal Name:Bijutsukai vol. Year of publication: 1897. Contents: 20 woodcut color illustrations. Size: 23.7×16.3cm(9.3×6.4inch). Bijutsukai is a collection of beautifully colored designs for arts and crafts such as a kimono. It has been published since 1909 by Unsodo. Compared to Shin-Bijutsukai, it is based on a traditional design. Condition: Cover is stained and creased, some extra binding holes, some corners rubbed, tears to ad pages, light foxing to illustrations. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.
Formal Name:Bijutsukai vol. Year of publication: 1897. Contents: 20 woodcut color illustrations. Size: 23.7×16.3cm(9.3×6.4inch). Bijutsukai is a collection of beautifully colored designs for arts and crafts such as a kimono. It has been published since 1909 by Unsodo. Compared to Shin-Bijutsukai, it is based on a traditional design. Condition: Stains and creases to covers, some extra binding holes, rubbing to some corners, light foxing to some illustrations. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.
