A rare and wonderful set in three horizontal frames of a series of Japanese life during the Meiji period. The frames each measuring 19”x50”
A wood block print based upon the watercolors produced by Salvador Dali for the critically acclaimed illustration of Dante's Divine Comedy. The monumental collaboration of painter, wood block artists, and publishers spanned a period of nearly 25 years. This particular print is from Inferno Canto 4 News of the Limbos.
While prints from the Divine Comedy are readily available, this one is particularly desirable above the others...
Kane und Abel, is a German Expressionist woodcut done in 1923, measuring 21” x 22”. Gerhard Marcks (18 February 1889 – 13 November 1981) was a German artist, known primarily as a sculptor, but who is also known for his drawings, woodcuts, lithographs and ceramics.
Early life[edit]
Marcks was born in Berlin, where, at the age of 18, he worked as an apprentice to sculptor Richard Scheibe.[citation needed] In 1914, he married Maria Schmidtlein, with whom he would raise six children...
SALVADOR DALI
"PARADISE 24"
from the series "The Divine Comedy"
ORIGINAL INDIVIDUAL MAT-SLEEVE COLOR WOOD ENGRAVING ON BFK RIVES PAPER with 'Les heures claires" Watermark
Hand-Signed in Blue Pencil by Salvador Dali
Numbered 150/150, in Blue Pencil, by the author
In accordance with The Official Catalog of Graphic Works of SALVADOR DALI, by Albert Field, page 189
Valued at $6,500, in accordance with the "Print Price Guide to the Graphic Wo...
SALVADOR DALI, "PURGATORY 22", from the series "The Divine Comedy"
ORIGINAL INDIVIDUAL MAT-SLEEVE COLOR WOOD ENGRAVING ON BFK RIVES PAPER with 'Les heures claires" Watermark
Hand-Signed in Purple Pencil by Salvador Dali
Numbered 150/150, in Purple Pencil, by the author
The following information taken from the Official Catalog of Graphic Works of SALVADOR DALI is given for the purpose of confirming the authenticity of this piece...
SALVADOR DALI
"INFERNO 24"
from the series "The Divine Comedy"
ORIGINAL INDIVIDUAL MAT-SLEEVE COLOR WOOD ENGRAVING ON BFK RIVES PAPER with 'Les heures claires" Watermark
Hand-Signed in Red Pencil by Salvador Dali
Numbered 150/150, in Red Pencil, by the author
In accordance with The Official Catalog of Graphic Works of SALVADOR DALI, by Albert Field, page 189
Valued at $6,500, in accordance with the "Print Price Guide to the Graphic Wor...
Oversized Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print by Tadashi Nakayama (b. 1927) titled “Afternoon in Blue.” The print was executed in bold colors with gold and silver highlights set against a brilliant blue background. This vertical image is pencil-signed “T. Nakayama,” numbered 44/85, and dated 1982 in the bottom margin. The red Nakayama seal is on the back. Paper size: 42" x 27 7/8” (image: 35 3/8" x 23”)...
¡°This print was prepared in the mid-thirties, a few rare proofs exist¡¡This imposing portrait is the equivalent in technical complexity of Les Perles and L¡¯Etoile de Gobi¡¡The Mandarin¡¯s sleeve is printed in three shades of gray with urushi stripes, and silver metallics. Note the mica of the lenses, made by using crushed pink pearls¡¡¡± Richard Miles, The Prints of Paul Jacoulet. P.113, Robert G. Sawers Publishing, 1982...
Norichka-TORPEDO BOAT IN ACTION 1895,14x28” Senso-e - Senso-e are prints depicting wars, most often the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 - 1895 and the Russo-Japanese War in 1904 - 1905. Primarily triptychs, these images filled the journalistic need for illustrations of current activities on the battle front, but also acted as propaganda, encouraging support for the wars and fostering patriotism...
AMERICAN ARTIST SEGER LINOLEUM CUT OF LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE
Measuring 32” x 26”
Lorenzi 1880-1969 was know for his Japanese inspired work and woodblocks
Alberto Lorenzi 1880-1969 Italian born artist known for his work in the early nineteenth century. This work is a colorful woodblock done in the Japanese style in a frame with a fan shape opening
William Seltzer Rice (1873-1963)
Italian Boat
Date: Likely 1913-1915.
Paper size 7.75 x 5.5 inches.
Print size: 4.75 x 3.875 inches.
Signed and titled in pencil.
Medium: Woodblock print.
Condition: Lightly foxed, primarily outside the image area. Margin blanks (see additional photos for full margins). Tape on verso.
Note: We could find no other reference to this title by the California artist and believe that this could be the only known color example...
Original woodblock print by Kiyoshi Saito. This work is titled "Maiko Kyoto (A)", signed in pencil and on the image, dated 1959, and numbered 34/100. In good condition. Framed but can be sold without the frame.
Woodblock "Calme.'truck' " by Paul Jacoulet 1941, showing two Polynesian lovers in a scenic outdoors setting. Signed in pencil "Paul Jacoulet" with a red butterfly seal with title and date. Jacoulet was born in France in 1902 but lived his entire life in Japan studying and mastering woodblock technique producing 166 masterpieces.
Boston Estate
Dates Showa 1941
H 14" x W 17"
Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print depicting two horses in profile galloping neck and neck by Tadashi Nakayama (1927-2014) titled “Running Horses.” The print was executed in bold colors with gold diagonal lines and silver highlights set against a black background. This horizontal image is pencil-signed “T. Nakayama,” numbered 59/95, and dated 1984 in the bottom margin. The bottom margin edge also contains the title and original purchase price of 150,000 yen...
Beautiful Japanese watercolor on paper mounted and silk measuring 32 x 27“, water garden with birds circa 1920
Paul Jacoulet
1896-1960
French
This is one of the finest color block prints by French artist Paul Jacoulet. The title: Retour De La Jungle, Tondano: Celebes, This image was created and printed in 1948, Pencil signed, with the Sparrow seal. This image measures 15 3/4X12 inches. The artist used a fine coral powder to give dimension to the compositional colors. He also experimented with Gofun, an egg white derivative that produced a rich opaque effect...