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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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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Lot 121

Hiroshige II, Yoshiwara, Edo, Japanese Woodblock Print

121Hiroshige II, Yoshiwara, Edo, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Hiroshige II Utagawa (1826-1869)Title: YoshiwaraSeries title: Views of Famous Places in EdoPublisher: Fujiokaya KeijiroDate: 1861-1864Size...

Lot 122

Shosai Ikkei, Tokyo, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

122Shosai Ikkei, Tokyo, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shosai Ikkei (act. 1870s)Title: 31. KudanzakaSeries title: Thirty-six Views of TokyoPublisher: Tsutaya KichizoDate: 1871Size: 24.2 x 17.8 ...

Lot 123

Hiroshige III, Farm, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

123Hiroshige III, Farm, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Hiroshige III Utagawa (1842-1894)Title: Kii Province, Mandarin Orange FarmSeries title: Famous Products of Japan Publisher: Okura MagobeiD...

Lot 124

Tomikichiro, Mt Fuji, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

124Tomikichiro, Mt Fuji, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902-2000)Title: Distant View of Fuji from Mt. Asakuma, IseSeries title: Thirty-six Views of FujiPublisher: Uchida B...

Lot 125

Sadahide, Oi River Crossing, Japanese Woodblock Print

125Sadahide, Oi River Crossing, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Sadahide Utagawa (1807-1873) Title: Procession of Minamoto no Yoritomo across the Oi River Publisher: Yamamotoya Heikichi Date: 1862 Size:...

Lot 126

Shoun Yamamoto, Tavern, Japanese Woodblock Print

126Shoun Yamamoto, Tavern, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shoun Yamamoto (1870-1965)Title: A Night at the TavernPublisher: No sealDate: c. 1910sSize: 16.5 x 36.7 cmCondition: Light discolouration....

Lot 127

Shoun Yamamoto, Mt Fuji, Japanese Woodblock Print

127Shoun Yamamoto, Mt Fuji, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shoun Yamamoto (1870-1965) Title: Reflection of Mt. Fuji Publisher: No seal Date: c.1910s Size: 38 x 17.1 cm Condition: Discolouration due...

Lot 128

Kogyo Tsukioka, Fishing, Japanese Woodblock Print

128Kogyo Tsukioka, Fishing, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927)Title: Night FishingDate: Early 20th centurySize: 23.7 x 24.6 cmCondition: Some paper residue and creases, writi...

Lot 129

Zeshin Shibata, Travellers, Japanese Woodblock Print

129Zeshin Shibata, Travellers, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Zeshin Shibata (1807 - 1891)Title: Three travellers caught in the windDate: late 19th centurySize: 23.5 x 22.7 cmCondition: Slightly trimm...

Lot 130

Zeshin Shibata, Okame, Japanese Woodblock Print

130Zeshin Shibata, Okame, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Zeshin Shibata (1807-1891)Title: Okame Preparing Make-upPublisher: No sealDate: c.1880sSize: 25.2 x 24.1 cmCondition: Light creases.Ref: C...

Lot 131

Kiyoshi Saito, Set of 2, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

131Kiyoshi Saito, Set of 2, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997)Title: Storage House / Summer in AizuDate: c. 1960s / 1960Size: 43.9 x 29.2 cm / 43.1 x 29.0 cmCo...

Lot 132

Goro Tsuruta, Fishermen, Japanese Woodblock Print

132Goro Tsuruta, Fishermen, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Goro Tsuruta (1890-1969）Title: Fishermen at KujukuriPublisher: Kato JunjiDate: 1936Size: 31.3 x 42.5 cmCondition: Light creases.Ref: JG0...

Lot 133

Kuniteru II, Theatre District, Japanese Woodblock Print

133Kuniteru II, Theatre District, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniteru II Utagawa (1830-1874)Title: Morita-za in the Theatre DistrictPublisher: Tsutaya KichizoDate: late 19th centurySize: (L)35 x 24.3...

Lot 134

Hiroshige III Ginza in Tokyo, Japanese Woodblock Print

134Hiroshige III Ginza in Tokyo, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Hiroshige III Utagawa (1842-1894)Title: Ginza Street in TokyoPublisher: Masada-yaDate: late 19th centurySize: (L)35.6 x 24 (C)35.5 x 24.7 ...

Lot 135

Sadahide, Tokaido Road, Japanese Woodblock Print

135Sadahide, Tokaido Road, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Sadahide Utagawa (1807-1873) Title: View of Takanawa, Tokaido Road Publisher: Fujiokaya Keijiro Date: 1862 Size: (L) 25.2 x 37.3, (C) 25.2...

Lot 136

Sadahide, Hiroshima, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

136Sadahide, Hiroshima, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Sadahide Utagawa (1807-1873)Title: Hiroshima, Famous Places along a Coast in JapanPublisher: Iseya ShonosukeDate: 1840sSize: (FL) 34.6 x 2...

Lot 137

Note from Publisher, Japanese Woodblock Print

137Note from Publisher, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: No signatureTitle: Note from PublisherPublisher: Izumiya IchibeiDate: c.1850sSize: 35.8 x 25.5 cmCondition: Margin fold on right, small wo...

Lot 138

Hiroshige III, Murasaki-shikibu, Japanese Woodblock Print

138Hiroshige III, Murasaki-shikibu, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Hiroshige III Utagawa (1842-1894)Title: View of Ishiyama, Murasaki-shikibuSeries title: Eight Views of Ohmi ProvincePublisher: Hasegawa Ts...

Lot 139

Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Emperor, Japanese Woodblock Print

139Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Emperor, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: Emperor Takakura Series title: Illustrated History of Great Japan Publisher: Morimoto Junzaburo Dat...

Lot 140

Yoshitoshi, Courageous Warriors, Japanese Woodblock Print

140Yoshitoshi, Courageous Warriors, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: Danjochu Matsunaga HisahideSeries title: Yoshitoshi's Courageous WarriorsPublisher: Kobayashi Tetsuj...

Lot 141

Yoshitoshi, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

141Yoshitoshi, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: Shinozuka Iga-no-kami Sadatsuna lifting a giant beamSeries title: Yoshitoshi's Courageous WarriorsPu...

Lot 142

Yoshitoshi, Brocade Pictures, Japanese Woodblock Print

142Yoshitoshi, Brocade Pictures, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: The Tale of Okoma of Shirakiya Series: A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures Publisher: Tsuna...

Lot 143

Kuniyoshi, Set of 3, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

143Kuniyoshi, Set of 3, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861)Title: Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason / Gonchunagon Atsutada / Sojo HenjoSeries title: One Hundre...

Lot 144

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

144Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Chunagon Yukihira / Gonchunagon AtsutadaSeries: One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets...

Lot 145

Kuniyoshi, Toyokuni III, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

145Kuniyoshi, Toyokuni III, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861) / Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1865)Title: Ki no Tsurayuki, Karukaya Doshin / Fujiwara no Mich...

Lot 146

Kuniyoshi, Ogura Poems, Japanese Woodblock Print

146Kuniyoshi, Ogura Poems, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Nagoya Sanzaburo, Poem by Abe no NakamaroSeries: A Comparison of Ogura One Hundred Poems by One Hundre...

Lot 147

Kuniyoshi, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

147Kuniyoshi, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Minamoto no Yorimasa , Poem by Monk KisenSeries: A Comparison of Ogura One Hundred Poems by One Hundre...

Lot 148

Hiroshige I, Kuniyoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

148Hiroshige I, Kuniyoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Hiroshige I Utagawa (1797-1858) / Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Kanke, Scene: Courtesan Takao / Egyo Hoshi, scene: T...

Lot 149

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

149Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Numazu / FujisawaSeries title: Fifty-three Parallels of Tokaido RoadPublisher: Kojimay...

Lot 150

Toyokuni III, Set of 3, Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Print

150Toyokuni III, Set of 3, Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864)Title: Actors Nakamura Utaemon IV and Ichikawa Ebizo V as Hajibei and Sukune Taro / Kabuki...

Lot 151

Toyokuni III, Set of 3, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

151Toyokuni III, Set of 3, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864)Title: Kabuki actors, Nakamura Tsuruzo I and Nakayama Ichizo as Kitahachi and Yajirobei / ...

Lot 152

Toyokuni III, Iroha, Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print

152Toyokuni III, Iroha, Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864)Title: Danshichi Kurobei and Isuun Tokubei / Kabuki actors, Iwai Kumesaburo III and Nakamu...

Lot 153

Toyokuni III, Kabuki Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print

153Toyokuni III, Kabuki Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864)Title: Kabuki actors, Kataoka Gato II and Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Jirozo and Heiji / Kabuki...

Lot 154

Toyokuni III, Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print

154Toyokuni III, Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864)Title: Kabuki actor, Bando Mitsugoro III as Akitsushima Kuniemon / Kabuki play, Kanadehon ...

Lot 155

Toyokuni III, Set of 2, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

155Toyokuni III, Set of 2, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1865)Title: Obou Kichizo, Kawarazaki Gonjuro I / Momoi Wakasanosuke, Kawarazaki Gonjuro ISeries...

Lot 156

Set of 3 prints, Japanese Art, Japanese Woodblock Print

156Set of 3 prints, Japanese Art, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Setg of 3 prints:Artist: Kunichika Toyohara (1835-1900) / Sadamasu Utagawa / Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Courtesan Komurasaki from House o...

Lot 157

Chikanobu, Set of 2, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

157Chikanobu, Set of 2, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) / Title: Kotohiki Shrine in Sanuki Province / Kiyomizu Temple in Yamashiro ProvinceSeries: Sno...

Lot 158

Chikanobu Yoshu, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

158Chikanobu Yoshu, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Sumida River in Musashi Province / Mano Village in Oshu ProvinceSeries: Snow, Moon and FlowerPublisher: ...

Lot 159

Yoshitora, Courtesan, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

159Yoshitora, Courtesan, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitora Utagawa (active 1830-1880)Title: U no koku / 5-7amSeries: The Twelve Hours in the Modern WorldPublisher: Sawamuraya SeikichiDate...

Lot 160

Kunichika, Set of 2, Beauty, Japanese Woodblock Print

160Kunichika, Set of 2, Beauty, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Kunichika Toyohara (1835-1900)Title: Atokuchigakakariso, Leaving a Bad Taste / SleepySeries: Thirty-two Fashionable Physio...

Lot 161

Yoshitoshi, Set of 2, Kimono, Japanese Woodblock Print

161Yoshitoshi, Set of 2, Kimono, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints: Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: I Want To Fight Honourably / I want to become beautiful Series title: Collection o...

Lot 162

Toyokuni I, Monkey, Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Print

162Toyokuni I, Monkey, Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toyokuni I Utagawa (1769 - 1825)Title: Kabuki actor, Bando Mitsugoro III as Monkey ShowmanSeries: Dance of Seven ChangesPublisher: Nishimu...

Lot 163

Toyokuni I, Kabuki, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

163Toyokuni I, Kabuki, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toyokuni I Utagawa (1769-1825)Title: Kabuki actor, Matsumoto KoshiroPublisher: Nishimuraya YohachiDate: 1791-1804Size: 23.4 x 35.7 cmCondi...

Lot 164

Katsukawa Shunko, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

164Katsukawa Shunko, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Katsukawa Shunko I (1743 - 1812)Title: Kabuki Actor as Onnagata Female Role / Segawa Kikunoe in a Geisha RolePublished: 18...

Lot 165

Yodhiiku Utagawa, Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Print

165Yodhiiku Utagawa, Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshiiku Utagawa (1833-1904)Title: Kabuki Actor Bando AizoSeries title: Portraits as True Likenesses in the MoonlightPublisher: Hirookaya ...

Lot 166

Yoshiiku, Kabuki Actor, Japanese Woodblock Print

166Yoshiiku, Kabuki Actor, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshiiku Utagawa (1833-1904)Title: Actor GinjuroSeries title: Portraits as True Likenesses in the MoonlightPublisher: Hirookaya KosukeDate...

Lot 167

Yoshiiku, Yakusha-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

167Yoshiiku, Yakusha-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshiiku Utagawa (1833-1904)Title: Actor Arashi RikakuSeries title: Portraits as True Likenesses in the MoonlightPublisher: Hirookaya Kosu...

Lot 168

Kogyo Tsukioka, Noh Play, Japanese Woodblock Print

168Kogyo Tsukioka, Noh Play, Japanese Woodblock Print
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set of 2 prints:Artist: Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927)Title: Higaki / NakamitsuSeries: Pictures of NohPublisher: Matsuki HeikichiDate: 1897 / 1900Size...

Lot 169

Kogyo Tsukioka, Noh, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

169Kogyo Tsukioka, Noh, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927)Title: Mimosuso / YoroSeries: Pictures of NohPublisher: Matsuki HeikichiDate: 1897Size: 36.3 x 2...

Lot 170

Set of 2, Toyokuni III, Kunichika, Japanese Woodblock Print

170Set of 2, Toyokuni III, Kunichika, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864) / Kunichika Toyohara (1935-1900)Title: Benten Kozo in the kabuki play Shiranami Gonin Oto...

Lot 171

Chikashige, Kabui Actors, Japanese Woodblock Print

171Chikashige, Kabui Actors, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikashige Morikawa (act.1869-1880)Title: Actors' Salary RankingPublisher: Komori SojiroDate: 1879Size: (L) 36.4 x 24.3cm, (C) 36.3 x 24.4...

Lot 172

Kochoro, Tattoo Design, Japananese Woodblock Print

172Kochoro, Tattoo Design, Japananese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kunisada III sealed as Kochoro (1848-1920)Title: Firebrigade Fight. Kabuki actors, Ichikawa Sadanji and the othersPublisher: Tsunashima Ka...

Lot 173

Kunitoshi, Sumo Wrestler, Japanese Woodblock Print

173Kunitoshi, Sumo Wrestler, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kunitoshi Utagawa (1847-1899)Title: Sumo Wrestlers Exhibition MatchPublisher: Hasegawa SonokichiDate: 1894Size: (L) 36 x 24, (C) 36.1 x 24...

Lot 174

Hirosada, Kabuki, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

174Hirosada, Kabuki, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints: Artist: Hirosada Konishi (Active in 1819-1863) Title: Kabuki Play, Shigure no Karakasa / Kabuki Play - Nagori no Hashi Zukushi, A...

Lot 175

Yoshitaki, Kabuki Play, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

175Yoshitaki, Kabuki Play, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitaki Utagawa (1841-1899) Title: Kabuki Play, Sangokushi Engi Publisher: Honya Yasubei Date: 1874 Size: (L) 17.6 x 24.7, (C) 17.4 x 25...

Lot 176

Kiyosada Torii, Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Print

176Kiyosada Torii, Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kiyosada Torii (1844-1901)Title: Actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Fudo MyooSeries title: Eighteen Best Kabuki PlaysPublisher: Hasegawa SumiDat...

Lot 177

Kiyosada, Kabuki Actor, Japanese Woodblock Print

177Kiyosada, Kabuki Actor, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kiyosada Torii (1844-1901)Title: Actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX in YanoneSeries title: Eighteen Best Kabuki PlaysPublisher: Hasegawa SumiDate: ...

Lot 178

Kiyotada VII, Set of 2, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

178Kiyotada VII, Set of 2, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Kiyotada VII Torii (1875-1941)Title: Zohiki / Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Musashibo Benkei in the play KanjinchoSeries: Eightee...

Lot 179

Toyokuni III, Kabuki Portrait, Japanese Woodblock Print

179Toyokuni III, Kabuki Portrait, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864)Title: Actor Bando Tamasaburo as Parlormaid OmiyaSeries title: Mirrors for Collage Pictures in the Modern ...

Lot 180

Toyokuni III, Actor Print, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

180Toyokuni III, Actor Print, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1865)Title: Actor Nakamura Utaemon IV as Sasaki Saburo Moritsuna / Actor Ichimura Takenojo V as...

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