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...
AMERICAN ARTIST SEGER LINOLEUM CUT OF LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE
Measuring 32” x 26”
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...
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.
Antique Japanese woodblock print by Koitsu Tsuchiya (1870-1949) entitled Moon at Sumanoura Beach. A lone villager walks on the beach lit by the full moon. In the foreground are gnarled pines.
Koitsu Tsuchiya began studying the art of woodblock printing at the early age of 15. He studied for 19 years under the ukiyo-e master, Kiyochika Kobayashi...
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...
Antique Japanese woodblock print by the artist Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) entitled Chuzenji Lake, Utagahama. Depicting figures, most likely pilgrims, walking near a red torii gate at water's edge. The sun shines on boaters on the lake and tall trees give shade on the shore.
The artist, Hasui Kawase is considered one of the major landscape artists of Japan. He was born the son of a silk merchant and studied both Japanese and Western style painting...
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...
Antique Japanese woodblock print by Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) entitled Chionin Temple, Kyoto. Looking out through the darkened interior towards bright sky and pines. In the background, heavy temple doors frame a woman and child.
The artist, Hasui Kawase is considered one of the major landscape artists of Japan. He was born the son of a silk merchant and studied both Japanese and Western style painting. He showed at the Tatsumi Exhibition of Painting at the age of 19. He started wood...
Original color woodcut by Luigi Rist (USA, 1888-1959). Signed. Titled in pencil and inscribed "150 edition". Image size is approximately 11" by 9". Catalogue reference: Williams 29. Please ask for additional photos and information.
Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) of a Kabuki subject, circa 1852. This work is signed Toyokuni ga and depicts the actors Iwai Kumesaburo III, Ichikawa Saruzo I, and Ichikawa Danjuro VIII in the play: Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari. 3 oban panels, in beautiful color and condition, never framed.
Original mid-century woodcut by Ruth Eckstein (USA, born in Germany, 1916-2011). This work is titled "Argolis" in pencil by the artist, signed lower right, and numbered 2/13. Offered framed. This woodcut appears to be in excellent condition.
Antique Japanese woodblock print by Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) entitled Snow at Ginkakuji Temple. Snow falls quietly on a two story building. The rocks and trees around the pond are capped with snow and figures stroll by with umbrellas.
The artist, Hasui Kawase is considered one of the major landscape artists of Japan. He was born the son of a silk merchant and studied both Japanese and Western style painting. He showed at the Tatsumi Exhibition of Painting at the age of 19. He started...
Set of FOUR woodblock prints on special Kizuki Hosho paper from the Book-of the-Month Club series, circa late 1960's/early 1970's, each signed and bearing a red seal, by the important post-war Japanese sosaku hanga artist KIYOSHI SAITO (1907-1997). Saito was one of the first woodblock artists from Japan to be widely accepted by an international audience. After the war his work was exhibited at the Sao Paolo Biennale in 1951, and the recognition achieved there launched his commercial internationa...
Helene Mass (1871-1955)
Sunshine at the Garden
Date: 1910-20.
Size: 14.75 x 14 inches.
Medium: Woodblock print.
Signed "H. Mass" (Helene Maß) in the image.
Condition: Top margin edge has adhesive residue.
Woodblock Print Circa 1910 “Hunt Scene” Signed Measuring 17x12” Pinchoy more information coming soon. Numbered 9/30
A beautiful framed work by the famous Japanese artist. Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese: 歌川 国貞; 1786 – 12 January 1865), also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (三代 歌川 豊国, Sandai Otagawa 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.
This work is titled...
Takehiko Hironaga (b. 1935)
A Store in Kakunodate (2) - From the Akita / Kakunodate Series
Japanese title: Kakunodate no Shouho 角館の商舗 (2)
Size: 24 x 18.5 inches.
Date: 1982.
Edition: 23/50.
Condition: Excellent. Right margin has toning.
Hironaga traveled throughout Japan to make prints of its traditional buildings. The influence of his friend Kiyoshi Saito is apparent in this work.
Sabra Field (American, born 1935)
Going Home
Date: ca 1980 (as noted on separate board)
Paper size: 13 x 8.5 inches.
Image size: 9.5 x 5 inches.
Medium: Woodcut print.
Condition: Light scuff on mountain.
A PAIR of very desirable prints in unusually fine condition, (not examined out of frame, but appearance as presented is superb), pencil signed at lower right near the red artist seal, by the important French-Japanese printmaker artist PAUL JACOULET (1902-1960). Measurements inside the mat are 15" by 11 1/4" (23" by 16 1/4" in black strip frames). Note the prevalent silver mica in the field background, one of the revolutionary techniques for which Jacoulet is revered among print collectors. The ...
August-Louis Lepere
1849-1918
French
This is an original color woodblock print by French artist Auguste Lepere (1849-1918) The title of this work is: Bucolique Moderne, Modern Arcadia. It was created and printed in 1882. Printed on a medium weight wove type paper. This printing is the first state of V. The image measures 10X15 inches. Pencil signed and dated in the lower right border.
Hendrik Glintenkamp
1887-1946
American
This is a finely detailed wood engraving by American artist Hendrik Glintenkamp (1887-1946) The title is: Manhattan construction, Radio City, N.Y. It was created and printed in 1932, and is numbered 25/100. Hand signed in pencil lower border and also on the back of the sheet. Very fine condition.
A beautiful Taiwanese woodblock of the famous cave paintings measuring 22” x 35” framed amd matted
Nineteenth Century French Artist A.L. Simpson “The Blue Shop,Tunis, fine woodblock measuring 22x16” ,signed and titled