Two Kabuki actors in a rather intense moment, issued ca. 1860
Published by Ise-ya Kanekichi, very good impression and color, light rubbing and slight wrinkling to edges, upper corners with small reinforcements, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ¾ x 14 1/8 in.
Shini-e (memorial portrait) of the Kabuki actor Kikugoro, issued 1903
The actor died at age 60. He is shown holding a Buddhist sutra and his “death poem” in is cursive script above his head.
Signed Utagawa Toyosai, dated: 1903, fine impression and color, left margin slightly trimmed, small brown spot above sutra page, original paper backing possibly from time of issue.
Oban tate-e: 9 ½ x 14 in.
Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from "100 Aspects of the Moon" series.
Japanese woodblock print depicting an actor portraying a samurai by Kuniteru II (1829-1874), published by Daikokuya Heikichi (Shojudo) in 1867. The paper measures about 14 5/8"V x 10 1/4"H. The print is in very good overall condition with good impression quality and color. There are lacquer highlights in the black areas and mica at the top. There is an ample margin on the left and top. The paper is fine, the print is not backed, and the image is clearly visible on the reverse...
The Moon Through a Crumbling Window.
(Hasou no Tsuki).
Printed: 1st day. 2nd month. 1886.
Engraver: Yamamoto.
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Seal: Yoshitoshi no in.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Format: Oban tate-e: H.13 x W. 8.75".
Condition: Good Impression & Colors. Light soiling to bottom of print. Retains album backing. Margins trimmed, and left margin covered by album attachment...
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: “Kyoudou Risshiki” (Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition), Fujiwara Arihira Walking in the Rain. Text by Eisai. No...
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: Musha-e (Warrior print); “Yoshitoshi Musha Burui” (Yoshitoshi’s Courageous Warriors): Young Hino Wakamaru (after revenging his father’s death) and the
“yamabushi” (mountain priest) escaping from Sado Island”, #14 in this series of 33.
Signature: “Yoshitoshi hitsu” (from the brush of Yoshitoshi).
Artist’s Seal: Taiso.
Engraver: Horikou Muneoka.
Publisher: Tsunajima Kanekichi.
Date: Meiji 18 (1885.)
Format: oban tate-e...
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861).
Subject: Mitate-e; “Eikyoudai Mitate Sanjuu Boku Kuisen”
(Mirror Selections of 30 Trees & Flowers).
Signature: “ichiyuusai Kuniyoshi ga”.
Artist Seal: “kiri” (paulownia).
Nanushi Censor Seal: “watari” (Watanabe Jiemon).
Publisher: Joushuu-ya Kinzou.
Date: ca...
Utagawa Kunisada [Toyokuni III] (1786-1864).
Subject: Yakusha-e, Kabuki actor print; Kawarazaki Gonjurou (stage name of Ichikawa Danjurou IX [1838-1903] from 9/1852 to 2/1869).Signature: “ki-o Toyokuni ga” in red toshidama cartouche.
Engraver Seal: Yokogawa.
Censor Seal: “aratame” (examined), year of the cock (1861) 9th month.
Publisher: Yamaguchi-ya Toubei.
Date: 1861.
Format: oban tate-e, H.13.75 x W.9".
Comments: “kirazuri” mica powder giving sheen to dark blue background o...
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861).
Subject: Yakusha-e (kabuki actor print), Iwai Tojaku (1776-1847) as Osode.
Signature: ichiyuusai Kuniyoshi-ga.
Publisher: Joushuu-ya Kinzou.
Date: ca...
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 1839-1892.
Title: The Moon of Ogurusu in Yamashiro (yamashiro ogurusu no tsuki).
Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
(tsuki hyaku shi).
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Artist's Seal: Taiso.
Engraver's Seal: Enkatsu.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Date: Meiji 19 (1886), 2nd month, 1st day.
Format: oban tate-e, (Image) H.13 x W.8.875".
Condition: Very good colors and impression...
Japanese Meiji Period woodblock print of a BIJIN by Chikanobu. Dated Meiji 29, or 1897. Fine color and impression. The print measures 9 3/4" wide by 14 5/8" tall.
Japanese woodblock print quadriptych (four panels) by Osaka actor Yoshitaki (1841-1899) dating circa 1860's. Each panel features an actor standing against an embossed, checkered background. The black ink signature of the artist is in the lower section of each panel. Each chuban sized sheet measures 9 1/2"V x 6 7/8"H. Excellent color with extensive gauffrage and lacquered highlights. The panels are trimmed and Japanese mulberry paper album backed...
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Kunisada II (1823-1880) depicting the actors Seki Sanjuro III and Ichikawa Danzo in the role of old barefoot monks holding fans. Published by Tsutaya Kichizo 9/1862. The cartouches at the upper left and upper right bear the names of the actors...
An actor in street attire standing in front of a row of shops and tea houses by Osaka artist Sadahiro (active 1830-1851) dating circa 1845. A pupil of Kunisada, Sadahiro's woodblock prints were published in Osaka in the 1830's and 1840's. The seal of the publisher Iseya Sensaburo appears on the actor's head. The artist's signature is in black ink at the lower left. Exceptional color and impression with lacquer highlights on the edge of the inner kimono and mica in the background. Chuban-siz...
Japanese woodblock print of a beauty and child from a series depicting powerful individuals by Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) published by Hayashiya in 7/1852. The image is signed at the right side "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga" (used circa 1850) within a gourd shaped cartouche. The red Yoshi Kiri seal is beneath the signature. Vertical oban size measuring 14 1/2"V x 9 5/4"H. Fair impression quality. Very good overall condition with minor soiling. The print is not backed and the image and baren m...
An actor portraying a samurai admiring himself in a mirror in a scene from the kabuki theater by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada). Signed "by special request of the publisher." Published by Kinjudo between 1847-48. Standard "oban" size panels measuring roughly 15"V x 10"H. Possibly from a triptych. Excellent color with vibrant yellow and green in the background. Good overall condition with no tape stains, toning or tears. The baren marks and image are clearly visible on the back. Not...
This is a strong, first edition, first state woodblock print,1849-1850, with clear lines and strong colors.The visible part of the image itself measures 9-1/2" X 14". Examples can be found in the British Museum as well as the Tokyo Museum. Not examined outside the frame, so I cannot state whether the print has been trimmed, or the extent of any foxing, damage, etc. It does not appear to have been glued down inside the frame, but I can't be sure. The following description is taken from the catalo...