Japanese Art and Antique Auction - May 2024

Selection of authentic Japanese art: original woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), scrolls, lacquerware, metalwork including katana, tsuba and much more.

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Selection of authentic Japanese art: original woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), scrolls, lacquerware, metalwork including katana, tsuba and much more.

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Lot 16

Koson Ohara, Bird and Spider, Japanese Woodblock Print

16Koson Ohara, Bird and Spider, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Bull-headed Shrike Catching a SpiderPublisher: DaikokuyaDate: Late 19th century to early 20th centurySize: 3...

Lot 19

Koson Ohar, Eagle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

19Koson Ohar, Eagle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Eagle with Outspread WingsDate: early 20th centuryPublisher: DaikokuyaSize: 34.5 x 18.7 cmCondition: Slightl...

Lot 20

Koson Ohara, Pigeons, Ginkgo, Japanese Woodblock Print

20Koson Ohara, Pigeons, Ginkgo, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Pigeons with Falling Ginkgo Leaves in RainPublisher: DaikokuyaDate: late 19th to the early 20th centurySize:...

Lot 21

Koson Ohara, Swallows, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

21Koson Ohara, Swallows, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Swallows Chasing a BeePublisher: DaikokuyaDate: c.1900-1910sSize: (With frame) 35.5 x 19.7 cmCondition: Fram...

Lot 23

Koson Ohara, Deer, Maple Leaves, Japanese Woodblock Print

23Koson Ohara, Deer, Maple Leaves, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877 – 1945)Title: Two Deer among maple leaves on a moonlit nightPublisher: DaikokuyaDate: Early 20th CenturySize: 23.5 x 2...

Lot 24

Koson Ohara, Deer, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

24Koson Ohara, Deer, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Pair of DeerPublisher: DaikokuyaDate: c.1900-1910sSize: 33.3 x 18.1 cmCondition: Slightly trimmed, minor spo...

Lot 25

Koson Ohara, Puppies, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

25Koson Ohara, Puppies, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Two Playful PuppiesDate: c. 1930sSize: 25.6 x 25.6 cmCondition: Backed with margins added, minor spots.Ref: ...

Lot 26

Keinen Imao, Kacho-ga, Geese, Japanese Woodblock Print

26Keinen Imao, Kacho-ga, Geese, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Keinen ImaoTitle: â€Keinen's Album of the Birds and Flowers / Geeseâ€Publisher: Nishimura SozaemonDate: 1892Size: (R) 36.6 x 25.3, (L) 36....

Lot 27

Imao Keinen, Set of 2, Heron, Japanese Woodblock Print

27Imao Keinen, Set of 2, Heron, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Keinen Imao (1845-1924)Title: Heron / Sensitive Plant and Blue Rock ThrushSeries title: Keinen's Album of the Birds and Fl...

Lot 28

Imao Keinen, Kacho-ga, Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print

28Imao Keinen, Kacho-ga, Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Keinen Imao (1845-1924)Title: The Japanese Yellow Rose and the Common Moorhen / Cedar Tree and Green Pigeon / Crape Myrtle...

Lot 29

Inoue Masaharu, Alpine Plants, Japanese Woodblock Print

29Inoue Masaharu, Alpine Plants, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Inoue Masaharu (active early 20th century)Title: Persicaria bistorta and Pyrolaceae / Lilium medeoloides and Aconitum​Se...

Lot 30

Shodo Kawarazaki, Cactus, Japanese Woodblock Print

30Shodo Kawarazaki, Cactus, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shodo Kawarazaki (1889-1973)Title: CactusPublisher: UnsodoDate: 1968Size: 40.2 x 27.3 cmCondition: Light creases on bottom.Ref: JGA43

Lot 31

Shodo Kawarazaki, Flower Print, Japanese Woodblock Print

31Shodo Kawarazaki, Flower Print, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shodo Kawarazaki (1889 - 1973)Title: Forget-Me-Not and BarleyPublisher: Unso-doDate: 20th centurySize: 40.5 x 27.6 cmCondition: Brown stai...

Lot 35

Mokuchu, Flowers, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

35Mokuchu, Flowers, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Mokuchu Urushibara (1888-1953)Title: Flowers in the Vase with Fish Design (Urushibara No.72)Date: 1920sSize: 31.3 x 46.0 cmCondition: Disc...

Lot 36

Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Cat, Japanese Woodblock Print

36Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Cat, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Title: White Cat Date: 1929 Size: 37.7 x 48.7 cm Condition: Margin folds and pinholes, some creases ...

Lot 37

Houn Osai, Beach, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

37Houn Osai, Beach, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Houn OsaiTitle: Shell Gathering on the BeachPublisher: Takekawa SeikichiDate: 1896Size: (L) 35.2 x 25.1, (C) 35.8 x 25.1, (R) 35.3 x 25 cm...

Lot 38

Nobukazu Yosai, Ladies Etiquette, Japanese Woodblock Print

38Nobukazu Yosai, Ladies Etiquette, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Nobukazu Yosai (1872-1944)Title: Ladies Etiquette: Flower Arrangement of Four SeasonsPublisher: Takekawa SeikichiDate: 1890sSize: (L) 35.7...

Lot 39

Kyosui Kawanabe, Poems, Japanese Woodblock Print

39Kyosui Kawanabe, Poems, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kyosui Kawanabe (1868-1935)Title: Ladies Etiquette: Poem MatchingPublisher: Takekawa SeikichiDate: 1890sSize: (L) 35.3 x 25, (C) 35.3 x 25...

Lot 42

Chikanobu, Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Woodblock Print

42Chikanobu, Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: View of the Night Cherry blossoms, from Snow, Moon, and FlowersPublisher: Matsunari YasutaroDate: 1890sS...

Lot 43

Chikanobu, Set of 2, Beauty, Japanese Woodblock Print

43Chikanobu, Set of 2, Beauty, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Bamboo, from Pine, Bamboo, and Plum / Iris Garden at the Country Villa, Song of the Fou...

Lot 44

Chikanobu, Kimono, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

44Chikanobu, Kimono, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Playing Music in the Moonlight / Star Festival from Court Ladies of the Chiyoda PalaceP...

Lot 45

Chikanobu, Set of 2, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print

45Chikanobu, Set of 2, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838–1912) /Ginko Adachi (1853-1902)Title: Wedding Ceremony, Illustration of the Ladies Etiquette / Fol...

Lot 47

Chikanobu, Feudal Procession, Japanese Woodblock Print

47Chikanobu, Feudal Procession, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Feudal Procession at Ueno-OnariSeries title: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate:...

Lot 48

Chikanobu, Noh Play, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

48Chikanobu, Noh Play, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Commoners Viewing Noh Play during the Imperial Coronation Ceremony Series: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPu...

Lot 49

Chikanobu, Archery, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

49Chikanobu, Archery, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Archery PracticeSeries: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1897Size: (L) 23.8 x...

Lot 50

Chikanobu, Daimyo, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

50Chikanobu, Daimyo, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Daimyo Approaching the Kikyo Gate on Foot on New Year's DaySeries: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher:...

Lot 51

Chikanobu, First Boar Day, Japanese Woodblock Print

51Chikanobu, First Boar Day, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Daimyo Approaching the Ote Gate on Foot on the First Boar DaySeries: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublishe...

Lot 52

Chikanobu, Samurai and Horse, Japanese Woodblock Print

52Chikanobu, Samurai and Horse, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Taira no Atsumori and Kumagai NaozanePublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.2 cmCondition:...

Lot 53

Chikanobu, Battle, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print

53Chikanobu, Battle, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: The Battle of OkehazamaPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.3 x 35.2 cmCondition: Vertical cent...

Lot 54

Chikanobu Yoshu, Warrior, Japnese Woodblock Print

54Chikanobu Yoshu, Warrior, Japnese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: The Battle of KawanakajimaPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.2 cmCondition: Vertical c...

Lot 55

Chikanobu, Kunisada II, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

55Chikanobu, Kunisada II, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) / Kunisada II Utagawa (1786-1865)Title: Hasebe Nobutsura / 43. Kobai from Lady Murasaki's Genj...

Lot 57

Chikanobu, Samurai, Arrow, Japanese Woodblock Print

57Chikanobu, Samurai, Arrow, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Nitta YoshisadaPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.2 cmCondition: Vertical centrefold, ...

Lot 58

Konobu II, Samurai, Original Japnese Woodblock Print

58Konobu II, Samurai, Original Japnese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Konobu II Hasegawa (1859-1886)Title: No.6 KanjinchoSeries title: The Life of YoshitsunePublisher: Honya IsukeDate: 1875-1886Size: 36.8 x 2...

Lot 59

Toshikata, Kiyochika, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

59Toshikata, Kiyochika, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 Prints:Artist: Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908) / Kiyochika Kobayashi (8147-1915)Title: Kusunoki Masashige / Ono no TofuSeries title: Instruc...

Lot 60

Toshihide Migita, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print

60Toshihide Migita, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toshihide Migita (1862 - 1925)Title: Lord Yoshiie and Cherry BlossomsPublisher: Matsuki HeikichiDate: 1893Size: (L)36.1 x 24.8 (C)36.1 x 2...

Lot 62

Kuniume, Soga Brothers, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

62Kuniume, Soga Brothers, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniume Utagawa (act. 1866-1883)Title: Soga Brothers Attack at Hunting-ground at FujinoPublisher: Onishi ShonosukeDate: 1884Size: (L) 34.6...

Lot 63

Kunihisa II, River Crossing, Japanese Woodblock Print

63Kunihisa II, River Crossing, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kunihisa II Utagawa (1832-1891)Title: Takechi Samanosuke Crossing Over the Lake OmiPublisher: Tsujiokaya BunsukeDate: 1866Size: (L) 35.1 x...

Lot 65

Yoshitora, Battle, Mt Fuji, Japanese Woodblock Print

65Yoshitora, Battle, Mt Fuji, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitora Utagawa (active 1830-1880)Title: In the Foothills of Mount Fuji, the Soga Brothers Achieve Their RevengePublisher: Daikokuya Hei...

Lot 68

Kokunimasa, First Battle, Japanese Woodblock Print

68Kokunimasa, First Battle, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kokunimasa (act. 1889-1910s)Title: Minamoto no Yoritomo First Battle, Gen-pei Seisui kiPublisher: No sealDate: c.1890sSize: (L) 35.7 x 23....

Lot 70

Hokusai, Chushingura, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

70Hokusai, Chushingura, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849)Title: Act VIISeries title: Kanadehon ChushinguraPublisher: Tsuruya KinsukeDate: 1806Size: 25.9 x 38.6 cmPro...

Lot 77

Hashira-e, Courtesan, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

77Hashira-e, Courtesan, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: UnsignedTitle: Courtesan Standing by a Folding ScreenPublisher: No SealDate: c.1784Size: 67.2 x 10.9 cmCondition: Discoloured, trimmed, t...

Lot 78

Koryusai Isoda, Phoenix, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

78Koryusai Isoda, Phoenix, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koryusai Isoda (1735–1790)Title: Lady reading a letter on the phoenixDate: mid 18th centurySize: 69.4 x 11.1 cmCondition: Faded, horizon...

Lot 79

Koryusai, Chushingura, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

79Koryusai, Chushingura, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koryusai Isoda (1735–1790)Title: Parody of Letter-reading scene from Act. 7 of Chushingura,Date: mid 18th centurySize: 67.7 x 11.8 cmCon...

Lot 80

Eizan Kikukawa, Hashira-e, Japanese Woodblock Print

80Eizan Kikukawa, Hashira-e, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Eizan Kikukawa (1787 - 1867)Title: Tadanobu the Fox and Lady ShizukaPublisher: No sealDate: c.1800sSize: 59.8 x 10.3 cmCondition: Trimmed,...

Lot 81

Shigemasa, Seven Lucky Gods, Japanese Woodblock Print

81Shigemasa, Seven Lucky Gods, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shigemasa Kitao (1739-1820)Title: Seven Lucky GodsPublisher: No SealDate: c.1770s-1780sSize: 63.3 x 12.2 cmCondition: Discoloured, trimmed...

Lot 82

Eisho Chokosai, Hashira-e, Japanese Woodblock Print

82Eisho Chokosai, Hashira-e, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Eisho Chokosai (active 1794 - 1800)Title: FukujuPublisher: Yamaguchiya ChusukeDate: late 18th centurySize: 64.7 x 12.2 cmCondition: Backed...

Lot 83

Set of 2 Hashira-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

83Set of 2 Hashira-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Eisen Keisai (1791-1848) / Not signedTitle: Cherry-blossom Viewing in March / The Seven Lucky GodsPublisher: Nishimuraya Y...

Lot 84

Eizan Kikugawa, Hashira-e, Japanese Woodblock Print

84Eizan Kikugawa, Hashira-e, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Eizan Kikugawa (1787 - 1867)Title: Ochiyo and HanbeiDate: early 19th centurySize: 58.5 x 9.3 cmCondition: Joined panels. Trimmed, horizont...

Lot 86

Shunsen Katsukawa, Lovers, Japanese Woodblock Print

86Shunsen Katsukawa, Lovers, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shunsen Katsukawa (1762 - 1830)Title: Lovers Okoma and SaizaDate: 1806 - 1820Publisher: IzumiyaSize: 61.2 x 10.8 cm (including thin paper)...

Lot 89

Kogyo Tsukioka, Original Japanese Hangin Scroll

89Kogyo Tsukioka, Original Japanese Hangin Scroll
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Artist: Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927)Title: The Kuzu PeopleDate: late 19th centurySize: (Overall) 171 x 49.4 cm, (Image) 101 x 25 cmCondition: Some w...

Lot 92

Hokoku Kitamura, Dance, Japanese Woodblock Print

92Hokoku Kitamura, Dance, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Hokoku Kitamura (1862-1893)Title: A Feast at Oka-ro of Bizenya, Ise FuruichiPublisher: Kikkawa KaheiDate: c.1880sSize: 48.0 x 35.5 cmCondi...

Lot 93

Chikanobu, Karuta Cards, Japanese Woodblock Print

93Chikanobu, Karuta Cards, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Playing Karuta CardsSeries Title: Court Ladies of the Chiyoda PalacePublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 189...

Lot 94

Chikanobu, Dolls, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

94Chikanobu, Dolls, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Viewing DollsSeries Title: Court Ladies of the Chiyoda PalacePublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1896Size: ...

Lot 95

Chikanobu, First Horse Day, Japanese Woodblock Print

95Chikanobu, First Horse Day, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: First Horse DaySeries: The Inner Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1896Size: (R)23.5 x 3...

Lot 96

Nobukazu Yosai, Moon, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

96Nobukazu Yosai, Moon, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Nobukazu Yosai (1872-1944)Title: Snow, Moon, and Flowers of GenpeiPublisher: Yokoyama RyohachiDate: 1891Size: (R) 35.9 x 23.3cm, (C) 35.9 ...

Lot 97

Chikanobu, Spring Blossom, Japanese Woodblock Print

97Chikanobu, Spring Blossom, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Daughter of Fujiwara no Ason ToshinariSeries: Customs of Yamato, Then and NowPublisher: Morimoto Junzabu...

Lot 98

Shogetsu, Lady Etiquette, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

98Shogetsu, Lady Etiquette, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shogetsu Toshu (act. 1880-1890s)Title: Illustration of the Lady EtiquettePublisher: Kobayashi KojiroDate: 1888Size: (L) 36.9 x 25.5, (C) 3...

Lot 100

Chikanobu, Moon Viewing, Japanese Woodblock Print

100Chikanobu, Moon Viewing, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Moon ViewingSeries title: High-ranking Ladies of the Tokugawa EraPublisher: Hasegawa TsunejiroDate: 1895...

Lot 101

Toyokuni III, Procession, Japanese Woodblock Print

101Toyokuni III, Procession, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864)Title: Procession of BeautiesPublisher: Yamadaya ShojiroDate: 1847-1852Size: (L)36.1 x 24.5 (C)36.1 x 25.2...

Lot 102

Nobukazu Yosai, Garden, Japanese Woodblock Print

102Nobukazu Yosai, Garden, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Nobukazu Yosai (1872-1944)Title: Beauties in Komatsushima GardenPublisher: Tsujioka BunsukeDate: 1894Size: (R) 37 x 25.1, (C) 37 x 25.1, (...

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