Japanese 3 Woodblock Printed Books of Waves

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1990: item #1047154
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A set of 3 woodblock printed books," Hamon-shu", is a collection of the different types of waves by Yuzan Mori, published by Unsodo of Kyoto and dated Showa 55 (1980). This set originally was published in Meiji 36 (1903) to use as reference book for kimono patterns and other various styles of dyeing. These 3 books have nothing but waves, so they are perfect to use as design reference tools. First book and second book have 25 and the third book has 26 pages including a few indexes. It comes... Click for details

1882 Japanese Bairei Kono Woodblock Print Book Birds

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1900: item #1045671
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This is a woodblock print book ,Bairei Hyakucho Gafu ,(One Hundred Birds) dated Meiji 14 (1881) by Bairei Kono.This book originally came in a set of 4 books and this is one of them called "Chi". Bairei (1844 - 1895) was Japanese painter, book illustrator and art teacher. He was born (as Yasuda Bairei) and lived in Kyoto and was a member of the Ukiyo-e school. His work included flower and bird prints and landscapes with a touch of western realism. He opened an art school in 1880, and his studen... Click for details

1799 Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Ikebana Book Set

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1800: item #1045665
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This is a set of 4 woodblock print books , Enshuryu Ikebana Soka Koromonoka drawn by Sori Tawaraya dated Kansei 11(1799).Enshu ryu style was established in mid. Edo and late 19the century, most of Ikebana which are introduced in weatern culture are this style.The 4 books are divided by the 4 seasons and show different flower arrangements.Every arrangement has names of flowers and artists and displayed with unique Suiban, flower vases.Spring has 16, summer has 19, fall has 18 and winter has 18 pa... Click for details

Vintage Japanese Woodblock Print 4 Bamboo Books A Set

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1930: item #1045655
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This is a set of 4 woodblock print books about bamboo dated Taisho 9 (1920).They are called Bokuchiku Hatsumo (Chinese techniques of drawing bamboo by ink) drawn by Umpo Kan or Ken Ken Sai.Originally, they were printed during Edo. It shows different ways of bamboo leaves depending on weather, age , order,angles adn style and shape of bamboo. It comes with a thick paper enclosure which is quite worn and shows some slight damage. First book has 35,2nd book has 33, 3rd book has 34 (all are text)... Click for details

1892 Japanese Books by Keinen Imao Flowers & Birds

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1900: item #1044058
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This is a set of 4 books titled " Keinen Kacho Gafu " by the artist Keinen Imao (1845 - 1924). He was born into a Yuzen dying family , of the name Isaburo. He studied Ukiyo-e from Yokuo Umegawa and in 1873 became a student of Hyakunen Suzuki ( Famous Kyoto Painter ). He became Teikoku Bijyutsuin Kanin ( Member of the Imperial Art Academy ) in the year 1919. During Meiji 24(1891), he published Keinen Kacho Gafu and has received awards in America for his vivid and realistic flower and bird pain... Click for details

Ltd. Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Joichi Hoshi Tree

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1980: item #1018030

A rarely encountered limited edition Japanese woodblock print over gold leaf depicting a solitary blue, white, and gold tree set against a barren foreground titled simply "Tree" by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) dated 1974. Pencil-signed "J. Hoshi" and dated '74 at the lower right, with the artist's square red seal above. Pencil-titled in kanji at the lower left and marked with the edition number 6/95. Paper size: 10"V x 13"H (image: 7 1/4" x 10 1/2"). Very good overall condition. Two tiny pieces of t... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print J. Hoshi Clump Trees Winter

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1980: item #1018022

Japanese woodblock print over gold leaf titled "Clump of Trees in Winter" by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) dated 1976. Pencil-signed "J. Hoshi" and dated '76 at the lower right, with the artist's square red seal above. Pencil-titled in kanji at the lower left. Unlimited edition. Paper size: 12" x 12" (image: 9 5/8" x 9 5/8"). Very good overall condition. Two tiny pieces of tape to upper back. This print is from a Scottsdale collection. It was purchased from the artist through the Kato Gallery in To... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print Joichi Hoshi Evening Tree Red

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1980: item #1016649

Japanese woodblock print on gold leaf depicting a red tree titled "Evening Tree (red)" by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) dated 1972. Pencil signed and with square red seal. Paper size: 9 3/8"V x 6 1/2"H (gold leaf image: 7 1/4"V x 4 7/8"H). Very good overall condition. Slightly sunstruck in margins around the image. Two tiny tape stains on the upper back corners.

Wild Geese by Ohara Koson/Shoson

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1930: item #978902
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Depiction of: White-fronted geese appear in a setting of grey reeds and water from the master of kacho-ga

Date: 1926 Post War Edition

Size: 15 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches

Condition: Very good. (Matted print)... Click for details

Pomegranate And Parrot by Ohara Koson/Shoson

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Nature Pre 1950: item #978818
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Depiction of: A beautiful posthumous edition of a shin hanga print

Date: Post 1927, Modern Edition

Size: 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches

Condition: Excellent (Matted print)

Ref. 978818