This is a striking Aizuri-e blue print of a Geisha sitting on a low bench as if waiting for a a client or for another Geisha to go their local Geisha house. Her kimono is extremely ornate and is superbly drawn – as are her hair pieces, her obi and the bench on which she sits. Behind her is a picture of Mt. Fuji in a circular frame and a hanging cloth with kanji characters on it.
The size of Frame: 36" Long x 22 3/8" High.
Hanga, woodblock print area size: 28" Long x 13 7/8"
The artist: Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada 1786-1864)
The title of print: Setsu Gekka No Uchi, Hanagumo... Click for details
A Japanese Woodblock Print by Hiroshige Ca. 1845 Edo Period
14 3/8 x 9 1/4 ins. (36.5 x 23.5 cms) This design is No. 47, Kameyama, from the series Tokaido Gojusan Tsugi Hodogaya (53 Parallels for the Tokaido Road), a collaborative series by Hiroshige, Toyokuni 3rd. and Kuniyoshi. It was published by Iba-ya Kyubei in the mid. 1840s. The story is that of the wife of Sen-no-Jo who is depicted dreaming of the return of her husband. The next day she received the news of his murder whereupon she be... Click for details
Original pencil signed Japanese woodblock print by Jun’ichiro Sekino (1914-1988) titled Blond Hair, 14/100, 1960. This print is in very good condition, with silver mica highlights. There are no condition issues to note, aside from some light soiling on the front margins and reverse. The image measures 18 1/2 by 14 3/8 inches, plus full margins.
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Original Japanese woodblock print by Charles Hovey Pepper (1864-1950) titled The Japanese Dance, c. early 20th century. This print is in very good condition, with no condition issues to note, aside from some faint toning on the front, and a light backing. The image measures 12 1/8 by 9 1/8 inches, plus margins.
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Original Japanese woodblock print by Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) titled A Hand Mirror, 1954. This print was published by The S. Watanabe Color Print Co. and is illustrated at plate 129 of “Complete Catalog of the Woodblock Prints of Ito Shinsui”, Machida City Museum.
This print is in very good condition, with no condition issues to note, aside from some faint toning on the reverse. The image measures 18 3/8 by 12 7/8 in... Click for details
Original pencil signed Japanese woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled La Geisha Kiyoka. Tokyo, 1935. It is numbered 41/350 on the reverse.
This print is in very good condition, with no condition issues to note, aside from some light toning on the front margins and moderate toning on the reverse. The image measures 15 1/2 by 11 ¾ inches, plus full margins. This design is illustrated at plate 5 of “The ... Click for details
Original pencil signed Japanese woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled Melle. Rita Sablan-Diaz. Chamorro De Guam, 1934. It is from the earliest edition and bears a Kanji Edition stamp (translating to 126/150) on the reverse.
This print is in very good condition, with no condition issues to note, aside from some faint foxing and toning. The image measures 15 1/2 by 11 ¾ inches, plus full margins. This d... Click for details
