Japanese Woodcuts
Utagawa Hiroshige 1796-1858
Hiroshige 'Ôtomo no Kuronushi'
Ôtomo no Kuronushi, from an untitled series of Six Poetic Immortals (Rokkasen)六歌仙 「大伴黒主」Japanese
Edo period
about 1835–39 (Tenpô 6–10)
Artist Utagawa Hiroshige I (Japanese, 1797–1858), PublisherFujiokaya Hikotarô (Shôgendô) (Japanese)
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉUkiyo-e shûka 14 (1981), Hiroshige list, p. 240, chûtanzaku #09.2
DIMENSIONSChûtanzaku; 36.6 x 12.6 cm (14 1/2 x 5 in.)
MEDIUM OR TECHNIQUEWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
SignedHiroshige ga
広重画
MarkingsCensor's seal: kiwame
改印：極
An extremely scarce woodcut. Good colour with overall age toning. Has been folded.No holes etc.
There is a faint parallel line shape near the top of the work in the left hand area of the poem.The print is backed onto thin paper.
Edo period
about 1835–39 (Tenpô 6–10)
Artist Utagawa Hiroshige I (Japanese, 1797–1858), PublisherFujiokaya Hikotarô (Shôgendô) (Japanese)
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉUkiyo-e shûka 14 (1981), Hiroshige list, p. 240, chûtanzaku #09.2
DIMENSIONSChûtanzaku; 36.6 x 12.6 cm (14 1/2 x 5 in.)
MEDIUM OR TECHNIQUEWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
SignedHiroshige ga
広重画
MarkingsCensor's seal: kiwame
改印：極
An extremely scarce woodcut. Good colour with overall age toning. Has been folded.No holes etc.
There is a faint parallel line shape near the top of the work in the left hand area of the poem.The print is backed onto thin paper.
Utagawa Hiroshige 1796-1858
Kumano Jûnisha Shrine, Tsunohazu, Popularly Known as "Jûnisô"
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Utagawa Hiroshige 1796-1858
Kumano Jûnisha Shrine, Tsunohazu, Popularly Known as "Jûnisô" (Tsunohazu Kumano Jûnisha zokushô Jûnisô), from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)「名所江戸百景 角筈熊野十二社俗称十二そう」Japanese Edo period 1856 (Ansei 3), 7th month Artist Utagawa Hiroshige I (Japanese, 1797–1858), Publisher Uoya Eikichi (Japanese) CATALOGUE RAISONNÉSakai, Hiroshige Edo fûkei (1996), list #12.74, pls. 271-274; Smith & Poster, 100 Views (1986), #50; Ukiyo-e shûka 14 (1981), Hiroshige list, p. 250, vertical ôban #62.73 DIMENSIONSVertical ôban; 33.9 x 22 cm (13 1/4 x 8 2/3 in.) ACCESSION NUMBER11.16680 MEDIUM OR TECHNIQUEWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper No. 050 SignedHiroshige hitsu 広重筆 MarkingsCensor's seals: (aratame, Dragon 7; cut off of this impression) No blockcutter's mark 改印：（改、辰七） 彫師：なし Has been very recently mounted on card. Not pasted down completely.No obvious defects, very good colour. Normal age toning. |
Utagawa Hiroshige 1796-1858 ... Detail ...Kumano Jûnisha Shrine, Tsunohazu, Popularly Known as "Jûnisô
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Utagawa Hiroshige 1796-1858 ... Detail ...Kumano Jûnisha Shrine, Tsunohazu, Popularly Known as "Jûnisô
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Utagawa Hiroshige 1796-1858 ... Detail ...Kumano Jûnisha Shrine, Tsunohazu, Popularly Known as "Jûnisô
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Cherry-blossom Viewing at Arashiyama in Kyoto (Keishi Arashiyama hanami no zu)
From the series Famous Places in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho)
- 「諸国名所 京師嵐山花見之図」
- Japanese, Edo period
- Artist Utagawa Hiroshige I, Japanese, 1797–1858
- Publisher Ibaya Senzaburô (Dansendô), Japanese
Please examine image for the condition of this very scarce print.
It is in need of cleaning.
Not framed
£
85.00
Utagawa Hiroshige 1796-1858
"Holiday Makers of the Working Class at Cherry Blossom Show place Jodo"
38.2 x 25.5cm
In need of cleaning ...please examine the image.
Not framed
38.2 x 25.5cm
In need of cleaning ...please examine the image.
Not framed
£
35.00
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Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Initiation Series; Calligraphy as Taught by the Chancellor Sugawara Limited edition woodcut No 65 of 250 In pristine condition presented in windowed mount. 25.5cm x 10.3cm Hiroshige created the designs for this group, but they were never printed during his lifetime. They were intended for Edo era release, however, the sketches were never published. In the 1970’s, Robert G. Sawers learned of the existence of these 21 original drawings and expertly produced the only edition of this group ever released. He limited the production to only 250 prints of each design. Included in this first edition group are prints from a series titled "Calligraphy as Taught by the Chancellor Sugawara," prints intended for a series entitled "Sights of the Provinces", as well as several rare kacho-e designs by Hiroshige. Originally conceived during the height of Hiroshige's creative output, this series is an absolute masterwork and a must-buy for any serious Hiroshige collector. Limited to only 250 prints, this is an extremely rare series |
Hiroshige ...Initiation limited edition
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EISHO CHOKOSAI Act 1789 -1817
Publisher Yamaguchiya Chuemon
Woodcut
"Women Playing Music on a Boat"
Two parts (centre and right) of a triptych.
38 x 50 cm approx
Age toning, staining as can be seen from the image.
An Image of this can be found at:
Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
£
250.00
HOKUSAI 1760-1849
"Snow in Spring at Sumida River" 1802
From Ehon Azuma Asobi
19.5 x 30cm approx.
Provenance
The Japanese Gallery,
London.
£
150.00
HOKUSAI 1760-1849
Woodcut
20 x 14cm approx
Mounted on card.
Just some faint pink colour on the bridge and the path.
Provenance
The Japanese Gallery London.
£
35.00
SHUNMAN KUBO 1757-1820
Woodcut
"Ehon uta yomidori"
Seven women seated around a birdcage
21 x 37 cm approx.
Publisher Tsutuya Jazaburo
This is a Surimono woodcut (so without the centre fold.)
However there is creasing, a tear in the top right hand corner and age toning.
Colours and impression very good.
Described by the British Museum as:
"The print by Shunman is a masterpiece of 'Ukiyoe' displaying sumptuous and dazzling colour printing"
Link to this woodcut:
BRITISH MUSEUM
Seven women seated around a birdcage
21 x 37 cm approx.
Publisher Tsutuya Jazaburo
This is a Surimono woodcut (so without the centre fold.)
However there is creasing, a tear in the top right hand corner and age toning.
Colours and impression very good.
Described by the British Museum as:
"The print by Shunman is a masterpiece of 'Ukiyoe' displaying sumptuous and dazzling colour printing"
Link to this woodcut:
BRITISH MUSEUM
£
625.00
Toyohara Kunichaka 1835 - 1900
Imaginary portrait, Shuihuzhuan of Stage: Tōryūdai (Mitate Suikoden Tōrōdai) - Actor Ichikawa Sadanji plays Hanaoshō ShinkichiArtist:
Toyohara Kunichika
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Imaginary portrait, Shuihuzhuan of Stage: Tōryūdai (Mitate Suikoden Tōrōdai) - Actor Ichikawa Sadanji plays Hanaoshō ShinkichiArtist:
Toyohara Kunichika .......
Recto
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Imaginary portrait, Shuihuzhuan of Stage: Tōryūdai (Mitate Suikoden Tōrōdai) - Actor Ichikawa Sadanji plays Hanaoshō ShinkichiArtist:
Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835–1900)
Period:
Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date:
1875
Culture:
Japan
Medium:
Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions:
(35 x 24.5 cm)
This woodcut is in very nice condition.
Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835–1900)
Period:
Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date:
1875
Culture:
Japan
Medium:
Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions:
(35 x 24.5 cm)
This woodcut is in very nice condition.
Utagawa Kunisada 1796-1865
Utagawa Kunisada
Enzan Yozaemon with snow umbrella.
'Enzan Yozaemon' Actor ..1858
Woodcut with tissue backing. 35cm x 23.3cm. |
Utagawa Kunisada
Enzan Yozaemon with snow umbrella.
Recto
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Utagawa Kunisada 1796-1865
Utagawa Kunisada
'Ichikwa Danjuro as Konnomaru Masatoshi.'
'Ichikwa Danjuro as Konnomaru Masatoshi.'
35.7cm x 24.7cm. Backed onto card
This woodcut bears a close resemblance to the Toyokuni Utagawa one of Danjuro.(1804-1818)
35.7cm x 24.7cm. Backed onto card
This woodcut bears a close resemblance to the Toyokuni Utagawa one of Danjuro.(1804-1818)
Utagawa Kunisada 1796-1865
Utagawa Kunisada
A Female Warrior
Woodblock print. A Female Warrior.
35.3cm x 24.3cm.
Mounted on card.
35.3cm x 24.3cm.
Mounted on card.
Toshusai Sharaku Act 1794 - 1795
Toshusai Sharaku
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Toshusai Sharaku
Recto
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Scarce re-strike etching. Early 20th century.
Mica background
36.8cm x 23.8cm
Morita Kan'ya VIII as Palanquin Bearer.
Mica background
36.8cm x 23.8cm
Morita Kan'ya VIII as Palanquin Bearer.
UTAMARO KITAGAWA 1753-1806
Woodcut
Published by Yamaguchiya Tobei
25 x 38cm approx.
General staining and age toning
25 x 38cm approx.
General staining and age toning
£
300.00
Kitagawa Utamoro I ...Green Caterpillar (Imomushi) and Horsefly (Abu), from the album Ehon mushi erami
Green Caterpillar (Imomushi) and Horsefly (Abu), from the album Ehon mushi erami (Picture Book: Selected Insects)画本虫撰 「虻 紀定丸 芋虫 條門橘丸」Japanese
Edo period
1788 (Tenmei 8)
Artist Kitagawa Utamaro I (Japanese, early 1750s–1806), PublisherTsutaya Jûzaburô (Kôshodô) (Japanese)
This 1788 print is in good condition. Centre join. Printed on thin laid paper and backed (partially detached thin laid paper)
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ Asano and Clark 1995, #463.05
DIMENSIONS Horizontal ôban; 24.5 x 34.8 cm
MEDIUM OR TECHNIQUE Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Volume 1, picture 5.
Poems by Jômon Kitsumaru (for the green caterpillar) and Ki no Sadamaru (for the horsefly).
The artist and publisher are identified on the final page of the album.
The complete, intact album: 2003.247.1-2, 2003.248.1-2, 2003.249.1-2, and 2008.167.1-2.
Signed(this page unsigned)
無款
Edo period
1788 (Tenmei 8)
Artist Kitagawa Utamaro I (Japanese, early 1750s–1806), PublisherTsutaya Jûzaburô (Kôshodô) (Japanese)
This 1788 print is in good condition. Centre join. Printed on thin laid paper and backed (partially detached thin laid paper)
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ Asano and Clark 1995, #463.05
DIMENSIONS Horizontal ôban; 24.5 x 34.8 cm
MEDIUM OR TECHNIQUE Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Volume 1, picture 5.
Poems by Jômon Kitsumaru (for the green caterpillar) and Ki no Sadamaru (for the horsefly).
The artist and publisher are identified on the final page of the album.
The complete, intact album: 2003.247.1-2, 2003.248.1-2, 2003.249.1-2, and 2008.167.1-2.
Signed(this page unsigned)
無款
Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861
Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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Chikanobo Toyohara 1838-1912
Chikanobu Toyohara
Musicians and Dancers.
This is an unsigned mounted on card woodblock print. Very fine detail with Mica.
Very scarce. The only reference I can find is from Getty Images as below:
19.3cm x 35.6cm.
"Japanese woodblock print of Musicians and Dancers
A classic Japanese woodblock print of a court entertainment by Chikanobu Toyohara 1838 - 1912. Printed in 1847 is an unusual wide format. Chikanobu was a student of Toyohara Kunichika and his original name was Hashimoto". Getty Images.
Very scarce. The only reference I can find is from Getty Images as below:
19.3cm x 35.6cm.
"Japanese woodblock print of Musicians and Dancers
A classic Japanese woodblock print of a court entertainment by Chikanobu Toyohara 1838 - 1912. Printed in 1847 is an unusual wide format. Chikanobu was a student of Toyohara Kunichika and his original name was Hashimoto". Getty Images.
Tsukioka Kogyo 1869 - 1927
Kogyo Tsukioka
KOGYO (1869-1927) Kogyo Tsukioka was born in Tokyo in 1869 as Hanyu Sadanosuke. The adopted son of the famed ukiyo-e artist Yoshitoshi, Kogyo studied both painting and woodblock printing under him. He later studied with Gekko. Kogyo did a number of nature studies and Sino-Japanese war prints but is primarily known for his images of the Noh theatre, a traditional aristocratic form of Japanese performing arts that is considered more refined than the popular Kabuki theatre. Unlike most classical ukiyo-e prints, his works have an almost painterly quality and use much gold and silver for the Noh costume embellishments. These prints are a tour de force of printing and required very skill engravers and printers to produce. Kogyo died in Tokyo at the age of 58
Not sure which series this print is from depicting three courtesans.
25.2cm x 36.6cm
Not sure which series this print is from depicting three courtesans.
25.2cm x 36.6cm
Kogyo Tsukioka
Benji Asada
Benji Asada
'The Pagoda at Ninnaji Temple'
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Asada Benji
Woodblock Print "Pagoda at Ninnaji Temple"
Woodblock Print "Pagoda at Ninnaji Temple"
Kawarazaki Shodo
Kawarazaki Shodo
Roses
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Kawarazaki Shodo
Roses.... Reverse
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"Roses"
Woodblock print in good condition. Never been framed. 40.2cm x 27cm Watermark lower left. |
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Toyohara Chikanobu
Toyohara Chikanobu
'Azalea'
Toyohara Chikanobu
'Playing Ball'
Utamaro 1 Kitagawa 1753 - 1806
Utamaro 1 Kitagawa (Re-strike)
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Utamaro 1 Kitagawa (Re-strike) Reverse
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Toyokuni I, Utagawa
Re- Strike ... in perfect condition.
39.2cm x 26.4cm
Hanaogi of the Ogiya, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei
39.2cm x 26.4cm
Hanaogi of the Ogiya, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei
Toyokuni I, Utagawa Re-strike
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Toyokuni I, Utagawa Re-strike
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Re-strike
38.8cm x 25.2cm
Colour woodblock print, oban. The kabuki actors Nakamura Noshio II as Sakuramaru, clutching his sword handle, and Iwai Kumesaburo I as his wife Yae, in Act III, scene 2 of the play ‘Sugawara denju tenarai kagami’ by Takeda Izumo II, Miyoshi Shoraku and Namiki Senryu, performed at the Miyako-za in the 7th month of 1796.
38.8cm x 25.2cm
Colour woodblock print, oban. The kabuki actors Nakamura Noshio II as Sakuramaru, clutching his sword handle, and Iwai Kumesaburo I as his wife Yae, in Act III, scene 2 of the play ‘Sugawara denju tenarai kagami’ by Takeda Izumo II, Miyoshi Shoraku and Namiki Senryu, performed at the Miyako-za in the 7th month of 1796.
MEIJI WOODCUT
20 x 8.5 cm.
Mounted on card.
Provenance:
The Japanese Gallery London.
£
35.00
Kosai ...believed to be 19th century
Woodcut 30.3 x 19.7cm
For condition please examine image
Not framed
Woodcut 30.3 x 19.7cm
For condition please examine image
Not framed
