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Lot 3004

Four Japanese Woodblock Prints

Sold July 18, 2025

Price realized
$140
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About this lot

Estimated Value: $250-350

Artist: Various

Origin: Japan

Medium: Wood Block Prints

Dimension: In its matt the male figure piece measures 13.25×18.5 in.

Condition: Each has staining and yellowing of some portions of the paper.

Description: Includes four Japanese woodblock prints including one of a male figures that is believed to be the actor Nakamura Utaemon IV. The actor is seen in traditional robes with blue and orange coloring and designs, and he holds a large stick. Emphasis is put on the actors expression and colorful costume. The work has black lettering along the sides and the text reads the work was done in 1887. This is a Ukiyo-e, or picture of the floating world which flourished in Japan between the 17th-19th centuries. Also includes a woodblock print of a woman in traditional robes walking with packages on a stick held on her shoulder. In the background there are people wading in water traveling across the river with Mount Fuji in the background. Its titled “View of Fuchu” from the series “The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido” by Utagawa Kunisada from around 1835 and shows the vibrant culture of the Edo period. It showcases pink, blue, and black coloring and lettering along the sides of the work. Also includes another colorful print of a close up view of a male actor showing the expression in his face and uses bright colors and some shimmering white pigment. The work is titled “The Ghost of Tomomori” by Torii Kiyotada I, done in 1930. The male represents a samurai who died in the battle of Dan-no-Ura, as a vengeful ghost. Lastly, includes a small print of a nature scene with colorful bright trees, sky, and geometrically shaped rooftops and pergolas. This work is stamped and has writing on the bottom notating the artist and that it’s the limited edition print number 956/1000 done in 1975. Its titled “Monzen no aki” (Entrance gate in autumn) and the artist is Okiie Hashimoto.

Lot details

Lot
3004
Closed
July 18, 2025
Sold $140
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