Authentic Antique woodblock print by Hokusai

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These prints are the illustration plates from a series of illustration books (totalling 3 books to complete series) called Fugaku yakkei (100 views of Mt Fuji) designed by Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849).

Hokusai is well known for designing the world renowned series called Fugaku sanjyu-rokkei 36 (36 views of Mt Fuji), which includes the famous big wave picture (The Great Wave off Kanagawa). This series was printed in 1932, and had a major impact on European artists of the late 1800's.

The artwork of Hokusai has beautiful line work. All of these have been made using woodblock printing techniques. In those days it was the only way of mass producing pictures and texts in Japan.

The first edition of Fugaku hyakkei was printed in 1934-5, and the second edition in 1860's. The prints shown here are from the second edition, and are overall in good condition.

For more information on Hokusai and his works check link below:
http://www.japanesegallery.co.uk/default.php?Sel=artists&Submenu=4&artist=35

Authentic Antique woodblock print by Chikanobu

Authentic Woodblock print by Chikanobu (1838-1912)

Title: Chioda no oo oku "inside Chioda Castle"

This print depicts a court lady in a garden

Published by Fukada in 1890's

Authentic Antique Woodblock print by Toshikata (1866-1908)

Authentic Woodblock Print by Toshikata (1866-1908)

Travelling woman from the Genko period (1331-1334).

From the renowned series Selected thirty-six Beauties

Published by Akiyama in 1892
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Authentic Antique Woodblock print by Toshikata (1866-1908)

Authentic woodblock print by Toshikata (1866-1908)

This print is part of the renowned series Thirty-Six Beauties

Depicted is a woman of the Jokyo period (1684-1688) with her servants viewing a waterfall. This was published by Akiyama in 1893.

Kaoru Sumi-e Crysanthemum

This work is by a Japanese artist called Kaoru, who is active in producing various Sumi-e work mainly consisting of plants and nature. She has been producing these charming works as a proffessional artist for over a decade. Her work has been showcased in various galleries in the UK, Sweden and numerous other countries including the USA.

Sumi-e (墨絵). is an East Asian type of brush painting. It is also known as wash painting, by its Chinese name "mo-shui". Only black ink — the same as used in East Asian calligraphy — is used, in various concentrations.

In Sumi-e, as in calligraphy, artists usually grind their own ink using an ink stick (sumi) and a grinding stone (suzuri) but prepared inks are also available. Most ink sticks are made of densely packed charcoal ash from bamboo or pine soot combined with glue extracted from nikawa, Japanese for fish bones. An artist puts a few drops of water on an ink stone and grinds the ink stick in a circular motion until a smooth, black ink of the desired concentration is made.

Once a stroke is painted, it cannot be changed or erased. This makes sumi-e a technically demanding art-form requiring great skill, concentration, and years of training. These items here are the original works painted by hand. The inscription in black is her signature, and the red seal is her artist seal. We hope these works will be enjoyed by you for many years to come.

Kaoru Sumi-e Irises

This work is by a Japanese artist called Kaoru, who is active in producing various Sumi-e work mainly consisting of plants and nature. She has been producing these charming works as a proffessional artist for over a decade. Her work has been showcased in various galleries in the UK, Sweden and numerous other countries including the USA.

Sumi-e (墨絵). is an East Asian type of brush painting. It is also known as wash painting, by its Chinese name "mo-shui". Only black ink — the same as used in East Asian calligraphy — is used, in various concentrations.In Sumi-e, as in calligraphy, artists usually grind their own ink using an ink stick (sumi) and a grinding stone (suzuri) but prepared inks are also available. Most ink sticks are made of densely packed charcoal ash from bamboo or pine soot combined with glue extracted from nikawa, Japanese for fish bones. An artist puts a few drops of water on an ink stone and grinds the ink stick in a circular motion until a smooth, black ink of the desired concentration is made.

Once a stroke is painted, it cannot be changed or erased. This makes sumi-e a technically demanding art-form requiring great skill, concentration, and years of training. These items here are the original works painted by hand. The inscription in black is her signature, and the red seal is her artist seal. We hope these works will be enjoyed by you for many years to come.

Kaoru Sumi-e Bamboo tree

This work is by a Japanese artist called Kaoru, who is active in producing various Sumi-e work mainly consisting of plants and nature. She has been producing these charming works as a proffessional artist for over a decade. Her work has been showcased in various galleries in the UK, Sweden and numerous other countries including the USA.

Sumi-e (墨絵). is an East Asian type of brush painting. It is also known as wash painting, by its Chinese name "mo-shui". Only black ink — the same as used in East Asian calligraphy — is used, in various concentrations.

In Sumi-e, as in calligraphy, artists usually grind their own ink using an ink stick (sumi) and a grinding stone (suzuri) but prepared inks are also available. Most ink sticks are made of densely packed charcoal ash from bamboo or pine soot combined with glue extracted from nikawa, Japanese for fish bones. An artist puts a few drops of water on an ink stone and grinds the ink stick in a circular motion until a smooth, black ink of the desired concentration is made.

Once a stroke is painted, it cannot be changed or erased. This makes sumi-e a technically demanding art-form requiring great skill, concentration, and years of training. These items here are the original works painted by hand. The inscription in black is her signature, and the red seal is her artist seal. We hope these works will be enjoyed by you for many years to come.

Yoshitoshi "Moon at Sarugaku" from 100 aspects of the moon

This is an authentic antique Japanese woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

This is from the well renowned series "100 aspects of the moon"

The work title is "Moon at Sarugaku" (Sarugaku no Tsuki)



The Samurai seen in the print is probably a local governor, shown in his house. The courtyard of his house is probably being used for a performance or celebration of somesort for his samurai and workers. In Japan it was usual for dances, performances etc by travelling performers of any standing to be carried out in the local governors house for his workers and locals. In the background there are people seen rushing towards the performance with umbrellas in hand (probably in preparation for the coming rain).

This work is published by Akiyama in January 1891.

The condition of this print can be classed as 'good'. Inspection from our specialist details some damage, all the colours keeps its vibrance and overall the print has been preserved well. The embossed pattern in the cartouche is clear. There is no trimming of the margins, creases, stains, or toning. Hoever, there is some foxing to the left hand margin, some light damage to the lower part of the print, and some evidence of restoration to the laquered screen with crane(right piller, approx 2cm).

This famous piece is a valuable addition to any print collection.

The starting price 99pence does not reflect the value of this item and a realistic reserve has been placed.

Yoshitoshi "Semimaru" from 100 aspects of the moon

This is an authentic antique Japanese woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

This is from the well renowned series "100 aspects of the moon"

The work title is "Semimaru - The moon’s four strings" (Semimaru -Tsuki no yotsu no o)








Semimaru was a famous Japanese poet and musician who lived in the 10th century AD. He was of noble birth and retired from the Imperial Court to live alone on Mt. Ausaka near Kyoto. Semimaru was blind, but was known to play the flute and the lute instruments exceptionally well. Semimaru is one of the 100 famous poets of Japan. His character was subject of bunraku and noh plays and he is depicted on several ukiyo-e designs.

This work is published by Akiyama in August 1891

The condition of this print can be classed as 'very good'. Inspection from our specialist details no damage, all the colours keeps its vibrance and overall the print has been preserved well. The embossed pattern in the cartouche is clear. Metallic crescent moon on the instrument is also very clear. There is no trimming of the margins, creases, stains, foxing or toning.

This famous piece is a valuable addition to any print collection.

The starting price 99pence does not reflect the value of this item and a realistic reserve has been placed.

Shiro Kasamatsu 1935

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This is an original Japanese woodblock print (shin hanga) by Shiro Kasamatsu. The printing date and work title is written in japanese down the margin on the left. The work title and artist name is inscribed by pencil in the bottom margin

WORK TITLE: Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashinoko in Hakone (Hakone Ashinoko no Fuji)

DATES FROM: 1935

CONDITION:

• Colours and impression is very good.
  


• Slight crease running vertically down the center of picture.
  


• Evidence of restoration can be seen on back of print (As seen in photo), but can not been seen once mounted or framed.
  
  

SIZE: 38.6cm x 26.6cm

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Shunga by Eisen published in C.1840

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This is an authentic Ukiyo-e by Eisen Keisai (1790-1848)

In this piece Eisen has illustrated a typical scene in a "house of pleasure", in the background one can see a party scene through the shoji (paper sliding doors) with two attendants about to join the frey. In the forground there is a man and woman tightly embrasing one another.

The scene is set in spring indicated by the blossoming sakura tree (cherry blossom).

The condition of this print is very good, and one couldn't ask for more in the print quality either. There are silver metalic pigments used in the kimono of the 3 Geishas seen in the print, that the photos can not quite pick up.

This picture measures approximately 26cm by 18cm (not including the margin) and has no indication of any restoration or damage.

Keisai Eisen was born in Edo (present Tokyo). His art study started at an early age.
Eisen's works are mostly beauty prints depicting courtesans and shunga, or erotic prints. His animated images of beautiful women rival the works of another ukiyoe master Kunisada (Toyokuni III). Yet Eisen's prints are plainer in colours compare to Kunisada's vividly colourful designs and the uses of quiet colours make Eisen's beauty images appear somewhat mysterious and erotic. Eisen was a free, unrestrained man who lived a dissipated life – wandering about, drinking heavily, writing comic poems. The artist wrote in one of his books that he ran a brothel in Edo.

Yoko Sumi-e "Cat"

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This work is by a Japanese artist called Yoko, who is active in producing various Sumi-e work mainly consisting of nature, cats and other domestic pets. She has been producing these charming works as a proffessional artist for over a decade now. Her work has been showcased in various galleries in the UK, Germany, Sweden and numerous other countries including the USA.

Sumi-e (墨絵). is an East Asian type of brush painting. It is also known as wash painting, by its Chinese name "mo-shui". Only black ink — the same as used in East Asian calligraphy — is used, in various concentrations.

In Sumi-e, as in calligraphy, artists usually grind their own ink using an ink stick (sumi) and a grinding stone (suzuri) but prepared inks are also available. Most ink sticks are made of densely packed charcoal ash from bamboo or pine soot combined with glue extracted from nikawa, Japanese for fish bones. An artist puts a few drops of water on an ink stone and grinds the ink stick in a circular motion until a smooth, black ink of the desired concentration is made.

Once a stroke is painted, it cannot be changed or erased. This makes sumi-e a technically demanding art-form requiring great skill, concentration, and years of training. These items here are the original works painted by hand. The inscription in black is her signature, and the red seal is her artist seal. We hope these works will be enjoyed by you for many years to come.

Yoko Sumi-e "cats + mice"

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This work is by a Japanese artist called Yoko, who is active in producing various Sumi-e work mainly consisting of nature, cats and other domestic pets. She has been producing these charming works as a proffessional artist for over a decade now. Her work has been showcased in various galleries in the UK, Germany, Sweden and numerous other countries including the USA.

Sumi-e (墨絵). is an East Asian type of brush painting. It is also known as wash painting, by its Chinese name "mo-shui". Only black ink — the same as used in East Asian calligraphy — is used, in various concentrations.

In Sumi-e, as in calligraphy, artists usually grind their own ink using an ink stick (sumi) and a grinding stone (suzuri) but prepared inks are also available. Most ink sticks are made of densely packed charcoal ash from bamboo or pine soot combined with glue extracted from nikawa, Japanese for fish bones. An artist puts a few drops of water on an ink stone and grinds the ink stick in a circular motion until a smooth, black ink of the desired concentration is made.

Once a stroke is painted, it cannot be changed or erased. This makes sumi-e a technically demanding art-form requiring great skill, concentration, and years of training. These items here are the original works painted by hand. The inscription in black is her signature, and the red seal is her artist seal. We hope these works will be enjoyed by you for many years to come.

Yoshitoshi "Hozoin" from 100 aspects of the moon

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This is an authentic antique Japaese woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

This is from the well renowned series by the above mentioned artist "100 aspects of the moon"

The work title for this piece is The moon’s invention (Tsuki no hatumei - Hozoin)

After mastering the art of spear fighting, the monk In’ei (1521-1607) invented a new spear with a crescent-shaped cross-blade and founded the Hozoin School, named after his residence at Kofuku Temple in Nara. In this print, Yoshitoshi is suggesting how In’ei, gazing at the reflection of the moon in the water, might have been inspired to create the new spear.



This work is published by Akiyama in 1891



Our specialist who has inspected this print has said:

This piece is in very good condition, the colours still keeps its vibrance and overall the print has been preserved well. The embossed pattern in the cartouche is clear and there is no real damage to the print other than some browned fibers at the bottom section of the print. The margins have not been trimmed and the left hand margin indicate the date/publishing information. The paper quality/thickness and other evidence indicate that this piece is from an early edition.

Note:

There were later editions that were printed shortly after the artist passed away, these were printed with the whole series in one album. Obviously these lacked the supervision of Yoshitoshi, who demanded a very high level of print quality from the print houses.

The item for sale here will be sold mounted in acid-free ivory coloured mount paper.

Hiroshige, Mishima, from 53 stations of Tokaido Road

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This is an authentic Japanese wood block print by Ando Hiroshige (1797 - 1858).
From the series of: 53 Stations of Tokaido road
Dipicting the station: Mishima
Published by Hoeido in C.1935
Under inspection by our specialist this piece is in fair condition considering its age. There is evidence of some rubbing damage, trimming to the margins and there are some minor creases to the bottom left of the picture, otherwise the blues are still very strong and the outlines in black are clear e.g. details of the face.
For information on the artist and this work please view links below:
http://www.japanesegallery.co.uk/default.php?Sel=artists&Submenu=4&artist=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/53_Stations_of_the_Tōkaidō