Japanese woodblock print titled "Kane from Omi" depicting a beauty within a round cartouche encircled by flowers from the series "Mirror of Clever and Brave Women" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). Published by Takahashiya between 1843-1845. Standard oban size. Very good overall condition. Restored upper right corner. An illustration of this image can be found on page 227, plate 595, of "Japonisme: The Japanese Influence on Western Art Since 1858" by Siegfried ...click for details
Deluxe impression of an actor portraying a man carrying a bucket in a scene from kabuki theater by Yoshitaki (1841-1899). Circa 1860 (late Edo Period). Exceptional color with lacquer highlights to the collar of the outer kimono. The background at the left side of the print contains fine calligraphy executed in silver (see enlargement). Chuban-sized print with margins evident on the top and right sides. Paper size: 9 7/8"V x 7 1/8"H (image measures 9 5/8"V x 7"H). Excel ...click for details
"Maisaka (Station 31)" depicting a beauty stopping to rest and smoke a pipe from the series "Fifty-three Illustrations of the Tokaido" by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858). This series depicts various beauties of the Koka Era placed against backgrounds of famous places. Dates 1844-1848. This is not a later edition or reproduction. It is a guaranteed original woodblock print by Hiroshige. The colors are exceptionally fresh and vibrant. This series is illustrated on pages 70-71 ...click for details
Japanese tansu with two sliding doors and six drawers. Pawlonia (kiri) wood with black iron hardware. Late Meiji to early Taisho Period (circa 1900 - 1920). 26 1/4"L x 24 3/8"H x 13"D. A few repairs to the right sliding door (see enlargement 4) which is a bit difficult to open. The original back has some cracking along the right side and a small amount of wormage. Very good overall condition. Shipping estimates provided upon request.
Japanese woodblock print depicting a woman kneeling on a straw mat, with a baby on her back, beating newly woven cloth on a fulling-block by the banks of the Toi Crystal River. The image is signed at the right side "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga" (1797-1861). The red Yoshi Kiri seal is beneath the signature. The print was published by Sanoya Kihei between 1847-1848. Vertical oban size (14 1/2"V x 9 3/4"H). Center panel from a triptych which is illustrated in color on plate G401 o ...click for details
A beauty preparing to wash by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) published by Aritaya Seiemon between 1842-1846. A pupil of Eizan, Eisen is perhaps best known for his prints of sensual women. The artist's signature, Yoshimura censor's seal, and seal of the publisher all appear at the lower left. Vertical oban print measuring nearly 14 3/8"V x 10"H. Very good impression quality with excellent color. Paper slightly discolored, thinned in areas and bearing some old repairs. The print ...click for details
A beauty standing under a pine tree viewing a bustling scene of boats on a waterway by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848). A pupil of Eizan, Eisen is perhaps best known for his prints of sensual women. The artist's signature, "kiwame" censor's seal, and seal of the publisher Sanoki all appear at the lower right. Dates between 1791-1842. Vertical oban print measuring 15"V x 10"H. Probably a panel from a triptych. There is a faint soiled spot in the sky at the upper right a ...click for details
"Tomonoura Harbor" by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated Showa 5 (1930). 1st edition print with "jizure" (self-printed) seal in the upper left margin. Pencil-signed in the lower right margin. Illustrated in "The Complete Woodblock Prints of Yoshida Hiroshi," Abe Publications, color plate #141. Paper measures 10 7/8"V x just over 16"H (image size about 9 3/4"V x 14 5/8"H). The back is very faintly toned. The print is very lightly faded as ind ...click for details
"Bamboo Grove" by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated Showa 14 (1939). 1st edition print with "jizure" (self-printed) seal in the upper left margin. Pencil-signed in the lower right margin. Illustrated in "The Complete Woodblock Prints of Yoshida Hiroshi," Abe Publications, color plate #229. The paper size is just over 10 5/8"V x 16"H. The back is faintly toned. The print is lightly faded as indicated by a slight color difference at the bottom of the i ...click for details
