Oban diptych by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) titled “The Story of the Strong Woman Takashima Oiko of Omi Province” from the series "A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures." The print depicts Takashima Oiko leading Saeki Urinaga home in an effort to strengthen him for a wrestling match. The artist's signature and Taiso seal are at the lower left. The lower left margin contains the date of "Meiji 22" (1889). The title cartouche is at the upper right. Published by Tsu ...click for details
Oban diptych by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) depicting Kusunoki Masashige (1294-1336), the epitome of the loyal samurai warrior, bidding farewell to his son Masatsura as he prepares to die in battle fighting for the Emperor. His son holds a scroll on strategy he has given him as a gift. This image is from the series "A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures." The artist's signature and Taiso seal are at the lower right. The lower left margin contains the date of "Meiji 22 ...click for details
Japanese Meiji Period “kuchi-e” (magazine frontispiece) woodblock print by Tomioka Eisen (1864-1905) titled "Insurance Girl" dating circa 1900. The print depicts the filial daughter Asako who runs into a burning house in order that her mother could collect on an insurance policy. Measures 8 3/4"V x 11"H. “Kuchi-e” woodblock printed illustrations were folded and inserted into the front of literary magazines and popular novels. Excellent impression with mica and lacquer highlig ...click for details
Japanese Meiji Period “kuchi-e” (magazine frontispiece) woodblock print by Tomioka Eisen (1864-1905) dating circa 1900. The print depicts a courtesan apparition staring down at a skull. Measures 14 3/8"V x 9 3/8"H. “Kuchi-e” woodblock printed illustrations were folded and inserted into the front of literary magazines and popular novels. Excellent impression with silver and lacquer highlights. Very good color and overall condition. The print is not backed. There are typical fold marks. ...click for details
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) featuring two beauties from Act 5 of "Chushingura e-kyodai" (Matching Pictures of Chushingura) dated 1859. "Chushingura" is also known as the "Tale of the Forty-seven Ronin." The censor's seal and the seal of the publisher, Moriya Jihei, are at the bottom of the print. The signature of the artist (signed "Toyokuni ga" in a red cartouche with yellow snow) is located at the bott ...click for details
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) depicting a lively scene from Act 11 of "Chushingura e-kyodai" (Matching Pictures of Chushingura) dated 1859. "Chushingura" is also known as the "Tale of the Forty-seven Ronin." The seal of the publisher, Moriya Jihei, the censor seal, and the signature of the artist (signed "Toyokuni ga" in a red cartouche with yellow snow) are all located at the lower right. Standard vertical ob ...click for details
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) featuring two beauties from Act 9 of "Chushingura e-kyodai" (Matching Pictures of Chushingura) dated 1859. "Chushingura" is also known as the "Tale of the Forty-seven Ronin." The seal of the publisher, Moriya Jihei, is at the bottom right corner of the print. The censor's seal and the signature of the artist (signed "Toyokuni ga" in a red cartouche with yellow snow) are loca ...click for details
Limited-edition woodblock print by Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) titled “Tamba Snow” depicting a scene of traditional Japanese architecture in snow. The print is pencil-signed, titled, dated '77, and numbered 91/100 at the bottom of the circular image. An American artist, Karhu lived in Japan and trained in the traditional techniques of woodblock printmaking. In the sosaku hanga tradition, he designed, carved, and printed his own prints. Paper size: 12 1/2"V x 12"H. Very good overal ...click for details
Japanese Meiji Period woodblock print from the series "The Calendar of Events in Edo Theater" by Adachi Ginko (1874-1897) dated in the left margin Meiji 30 (1897) 7th month 10th day. The series depicts various scenes and events surrounding kabuki theater. This image illustrates the actors engaged in various activities backstage. A description of the scene is in the white cartouche at the top. The series title is at the upper right. The artist’s red seal is at the lower right. Vertical ...click for details
Contemporary Japanese limited edition etching titled “Secretary” by Ryoko Hirone depicting a secretary seated before a glass window in an office building observing lively scenes in adjacent offices (see enlargements). Pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 3/30 in the lower margin. Paper size 13 3/4"V x 9 3/4"H (image: 9 1/2"V x 7 5/8"H). Very good overall condition with some very faint foxing spots evident in the large margins. The tip of one corner is wrinkled. An exhibit of ...click for details
Contemporary Japanese limited edition silkscreen print titled "Glitter" by Hideaki Kato (b. 1954). This is an original, limited edition, pencil-signed and kanji titled edition. Numbered in the bottom margin 16/300. Paper size 15 1/2"V x 12 1/8"H (image: 11 3/4"V x 8 7/8"H). Full margins. Excellent condition.
Pencil-signed Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Mt. Fuji From Mizukubo at Evening" by Takahashi Shotei, also known as Hiroaki (1871-1945). Published by Watanabe in 1936. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left. The print is pencil-titled and pencil-signed in English in the lower margin. Later edition dating post World War II. The paper measures about 10 3/8"V x 15 1/2"H (image size: 9 3/8"V x 14 1/2"H). This print is catalog ...click for details
Full set of six oban sized Japanese shin hanga woodblock prints from "The Album of Famous Views in Japan" by Tokuriki Tomikichiro (1902-2000), each in to the original folder. Included is the presentation case printed by Uchida Publishing Co. with the titles of all six woodblock prints (see enlargement 3). Published after World War II. Each print bears the title of the image, the publisher's seal, and the signature of the artist in black ink. The paper measures about 11 1/4" ...click for details
Japanese Edo period woodblock print depicting a beauty and a parasol maker from a series titled "The Seven Variations of the Iroha" by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) dated 1856. "Iroha" refers to a distinct form of Japanese poetry. The publisher's seal, censor's seals and signature of the artist (signed "Toyokuni ga" in a red cartouche with yellow snow) are all located at the lower left. Standard vertical oban print measuring 14 1/4"V x 9 3/4&quo ...click for details
Japanese Edo period woodblock print depicting a beauty taking a boat ride on the Sumida River from a series titled "The Seven Variations of the Iroha" by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) dated 1856. "Iroha" refers to a distinct form of Japanese poetry. The signature of the artist (signed "Toyokuni ga" in a red cartouche with yellow snow) is located at the lower right. Standard vertical oban print measuring 14 1/8"V x 9 1/2"H. Good color and overall co ...click for details
