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Name: Lodestar Auctions
Address: 5110 Red Pine Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
Telephone: 847.356.6264
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Japanese Woodblock Print 'Liatris' by Rakuzan Tsuchiya

Reproduction Japanese Woodblock Print by Hiroshige - The New HyÅgo Canal in Settsu Provin

Original 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Actor Onoe KikugorÅ III

Japanese Woodblock Prints 18th Century to Modern

Japanese Woodblock Print Auction - Online Only Event Welcome to an extraordinary online auction featuring an exceptional collection of Japanese woodblock prints spanning from the 18th century to the modern era. This carefully curated sale presents over 200 lots showcasing the finest examples of ukiyo-e, shin-hanga, and contemporary Japanese printmaking. Auction Highlights Historic Ukiyo-e Masters (18th-19th Century) Utagawa School Excellence: This auction features an outstanding selection of works by the legendary Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada), including dramatic Kabuki actor portraits, scenes from classical literature, and beautifully rendered courtesans. Notable pieces include the Fisherman Sharik Seven, multiple Kabuki actor scenes, The Third Princess, and portraits of famous actors including Onoe Kikugorō III and Ichikawa Danjūrō VIII. Hiroshige & Hokusai: Original 19th century prints by Utagawa Hiroshige including the rare Kameyama Chirimen-e and Suruga Street, plus a collection of reproduction prints featuring iconic scenes. Hokusai is represented through original bookplates and the famous "Great Wave off Kanagawa" reproduction. Other Masters: Kitagawa Utamaro: Courtesan prints including Murochidori and Hinatsuru Suzuki Harunobu: 18th century original "Autumn Moon at Dusk" Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Battle of Kawanakajima and Kōya Jewel River Keisai Eisen: Beautiful woman portraits and Imayō musume sankyoku Multiple works by Toyohara Kunichika, Utagawa Yoshiiku, and other Osaka School artists Shin-Hanga Movement (Early 20th Century) Hiroshi Yoshida: Sacred Bridge and Toshogu Shrine (1937) - masterpieces of landscape printmaking Kawase Hasui: Evening at Sōemonchō Osaka (1933) and Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto (1933) - iconic nocturnal scenes Paul Jacoulet: Multiple prints from his South Pacific series including "Jeune fille de Jaluit" (1935) and "La Lettre du Fils Seoul Korea" limited editions Rakuzan Tsuchiya - Botanical Masterworks An exceptional collection of over 50 floral prints by Rakuzan Tsuchiya (Rakuzan Kachō), featuring: Popular designs: Bermuda Lily, Dahlia (multiple variations), Poppy, Rose Exotic flowers: Amaryllis, Cattleya Orchids, Gloxinia, Poinsettia Garden favorites: Cosmos, Iris, Tulips, Petunia, Salvia Rare specimens: Clerodendron, Lupinus Polyphyllus, Streptocarphs, Sobralia Veitchii Modern Tokyo Landscapes Gihachiro Okuyama Series: Complete architectural studies including Tokyo Station, Imperial Diet Building, Nihonbashi Bridge, Yoroi Bridge, and views of Oubashi and Shirauobashi Bridges Tokuriki Tomikichirō - Mount Fuji Views: Extensive collection featuring Mt. Fuji from various vantage points: Shiraito Falls, Numazu Harbor, Fujimi Highlands, Genzenko Temple, Nihondaira, and seasonal scenes including "Clear Weather after Snow Ochanomizu" and "Rain at the Fourth Station" Mid-Century Modern Prints Shiko Munakata: Signed lithographs including "Nude" (Limited Edition 3/30), Self-Portrait, and Bodhisattva Head woodblock print Other Notable Artists: Fumio Kitaoka: "At the Factory Site 2" (1963) Kihei Sasajima: "Kotō Rakujitsu" (1971) Un'ichi Hiratsuka: "Mirror I" (1971) and Tōdai-ji Sangatsudō limited edition Toru Mabuchi: "Kōgen" (1960, Limited Edition 8/50) Atmospheric Night Scenes Kobayashi Kiyochika: "Night at Shinobazu Pond" and "Hikifune Riverbank at Koume" Shiro Kasamatsu: "Spring Evening at Shinobazu Pond" Yamada Baske: "Night Moon at Shinagawa" Gyokusen Narita: "Tokyo Tower in Snow" Kabuki Theater Collection Extensive selection of Kabuki actor prints spanning multiple generations, featuring works by Toyokuni III, Kunichika, Kunisada, Yoshiiku, and others. Includes dramatic triptychs, diptychs, and individual actor portraits in iconic roles. Additional Treasures Meiji Period: Imao Keinen "Fireflies on Reeds" 1930s Modernism: Ochiai Hiromitsu "Ginza Scene" (c. 1934), Ishii Toraji "An Interesting View of Tonan" Traditional subjects: Uemura Shoen "Hotarumaru," Nishimura Hodo "Sasanqua Camellia" Rare finds: Otsu-e style "Wisteria Maiden," Anonymous ukiyo-e "Two Women" Complementary piece: East Asian Landscape Hanging Scroll Painting Condition & Authenticity This collection includes both original prints and clearly identified reproductions. Each lot will be accurately described regarding age, condition, and authenticity. Pieces range from museum-quality originals to fine reproductions suitable for study and display. Bidding Information Format: Online Only Auction Preview: High-resolution images available for all lots Bidding: Remote bidding platform with real-time updates This is a rare opportunity to acquire museum-quality Japanese prints spanning three centuries of artistic excellence. From the golden age of ukiyo-e through the shin-hanga renaissance to modern interpretations, this collection offers something for every level of collector. Whether you're seeking iconic Kabuki portraits, serene landscapes, botanical studies, or architectural views of historic Tokyo, this auction presents an unparalleled selection of Japanese printmaking artistry.

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Chinese Sancai-Style Glazed Earthenware Roof Tile Figure Warrior on Elephant

Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Unique w/ Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic Watch

Vintage Balouchi Prayer Rug Fine Antique Design c1920s Handcrafted Wool

Rugs Jewelry Lighting Art Speakers & More

Eclectic Collection Auction - Online Only Event Welcome to an extraordinary online auction featuring a diverse collection from various sources spanning antiques, fine art, vintage lighting, decorative arts, collectibles, and unique treasures. This sale presents over 400 lots offering something for every collector, decorator, and enthusiast. Auction Highlights Antique & Vintage Lighting Exceptional selection of chandeliers including majestic Empire Style 18-Arm Brass Chandelier, French Louis XV-style Brass and Crystal Six-Arm Chandelier, Einar Bäckström Neoclassical 8-Arm Brass and Crystal Chandelier, French Gilded Birdcage Antique Chandelier, vintage Italian Rococo Revival 5-Arm Brass Chandelier, Spanish Gothic Revival Six-Light Chandelier, and 1920s Brass Pan-Style Chandelier with hand-painted rose glass shades. Extensive pendant lights including multiple Vaughan Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Fixtures, antique brass pendants with hand-blown opaline glass shades, Art Deco glass pendants, Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendants, and numerous schoolhouse-style fixtures. Wall sconces featuring Early 20th-Century Italian Baroque Style Mirrored Sconces, Swedish Bronze Electric Sconces, brass sconces with crystal prisms, French-Style Brass and Crystal Two-Light Sconces, and Victorian examples. Lamp finials including brass leaf with jade stone, silver plate sculptural, vintage jadeite, rose quartz, Chinese cloisonne, brecciated jasper, pink ceramic ball, and faceted crystal ball finials. Fine Art & Prints Original oil paintings by Augustus William Dunbier "An October Impression," Pal Fried elegant woman portrait, Oliver Dennet Grover impressionistic work, Seidler Alpine landscape (32 x 24), large impressionist Parisian street scene, signed Venetian canal by Valdi, multiple religious paintings, J. Martin nautical scene, and William M Harnett book still life trompe l'oeil. Watercolors including Antonio Coppola Neapolitan genre, A. Marrani Santa Maria Novella Choir, F. Galassi "Shepherd at Shrine," pair of A Trevisan Venice watercolors, Umberto Organia Venice Piazza San Marco, Filippo Anivitti "Trinità dei Monti," E Fiorentino "Neapolitan Water Carrier," and Hawaiian scene by Renauld. Limited editions featuring Louis Icart "Leda and the Swan" 1934 Art Deco masterpiece, Charles Buck etchings, Hans Figura "Manhattan Docks Brooklyn," Josip Hlas "The Key" (1973), Jules Leray 1930s Paris etchings, and William Gropper "The Senate" lithograph. Modern art including Joan Miro "Dones en la Nit" 1993 poster, Giorgio Monti "Quartetto Musicale" serigraph (1989), Tad Tanaba tennis player serigraph, Walt Disney "Mickey's Surprise Party" serigraph, and works by Constance R Heller, Francis Miller Raspé, and Isabel McLane. Antique Oriental & Persian Rugs 19th century tribal rugs including antique Baluchi tribal rug, mid-19th century Baluchi with latch hook design, rare mid-19th century Baluchi with unusual running dragon border, and antique Persian Serab runner with camel hair (c. 1900). 20th century Persian rugs featuring vintage Persian Nain circular rug with silk highlights (c. 1960), vintage Persian Isphahan with silk foundation (c. 1960), vintage Persian Qom medallion with rare pink field (c. 1970), vintage Persian Sarouk wool rug, and vintage Turkish Hereke carpet (c. 1940). Runners including Bokhara style wool runner (20 x 108), Persian-style floral medallion runner, vintage Persian wool runner with iris pattern, Persian Nain style round rug (6'1" diameter), and vintage Balouchi prayer rug (c. 1920s). Architectural Salvage & Decorative Tiles Trent Tile Company collection: set of 12 grapevine majolica tiles, fish scale tiles set of 6, relief molded tiles (Aesthetic Movement), and Art Nouveau relief tiles. AETCO Wisteria tiles (set of 9), Art Nouveau AETCO decorative ceramic set, Providential Tile Works tiles (set of 8), Arts & Crafts relief-molded tiles (set of 7), and Victorian Art Nouveau acanthus leaf relief tiles (set of 6). Victorian cast iron fence finials, vintage Rococo decorative corner protectors, and metal eagle bird hood ornament. Native American & Southwestern Jewelry Watch cuffs by Ben Begay Navajo sterling silver Omega Seamaster, Ete Paquin Zuni turquoise coral with Elgin watch, sterling silver turquoise with Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic, Steven Pooyouma Hopi silver overlay with Waltham watch, and Watson Honanie Hopi silver turquoise channel inlay. Belt buckles including Patricia Von Musulin sculptural sterling silver (114 grams), David Yurman sterling silver 14K gold cable buckle, Southwestern silver turquoise concho rodeo style collection, and Wang Hing Chinese export & Viking revival silver buckles. Collections of vintage Mexican Southwestern sterling silver jewelry (Taxco, JLF, Danny's, Miguel) and Native American sterling silver inlay pieces. Chinese & Asian Decorative Arts Cloisonné including elegant 3-piece garniture set, vintage vases collection, enamel decorative collection with bells and ewers, Jingfa urn (6" high), and Jingfa plate bird peony motif (10 inch). Sancai-style ceramics: warrior on horseback, warrior on elephant, warrior riding Fenghuang, warrior on monkey (Xu Family mark), and Shiwan immortal on crane. Additional Asian arts: Chinese export Satsuma style porcelain vases pair, Kozan-gama Japanese 3-tier Jubako stacking box, Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie peacock vases pair, Chinese carved figurines (lapis lazuli, turquoise, soapstone), and framed Chinese brush painting koi fish. Vintage Audio Equipment Speakers: Magnepan Magneplanar MG-I pair, Bose 401 Direct/Reflecting pair, Klipsch R-51M Reference bookshelf pair, Klipsch Reference II 5-speaker home theater set, and Velodyne DD-10BG digital drive subwoofer. Amplifiers & receivers: Denon AVR-3808CI A/V surround receiver, vintage Grommes tube audio set, vintage Knight Model 94 SX 712 tube preamplifier, and custom built vintage tube amplifier. Collectibles & More Sports memorabilia: 1996 Atlanta Olympics equestrian collection, Chicago Blackhawks neon wall clock, 1990s Ohio Michigan car show dash plaques, Elvis Presley memorabilia lot, and vintage 48 star American flag. Vintage toys: 1992 Arche Steiff Noah's Ark, Automatic Toy CO Mystery Alpine Express tin litho train, Durable Dan wind-up tractor, horse tricycle, carousel giraffe and bear figures, Giuseppe Armani "Biking Around" figurine, and Gottlieb Target Alpha pinball backglass (1976). Antique clocks: 19th century French gilt metal and marble figural mantel clock, E. Ingraham Co Cabinet No 7 oak mantel clock, Wm. L. Gilbert Dearborn mantel clock, Howard Mfg. Co. Electro Pendulum Propeller clock, and collections of American pocket watches (Waltham, Illinois, Hampden, Rockford, Elgin). Vintage kitchenware: Le Creuset cast iron pâté terrine, antique copper apple butter kettle, American Metal Ware Co. copper dual food warmer, Sambonet silverplate Conrad Hilton platters, Vendo AB-59A10 Eskimo Pie vending machine, Houston's gumball machine, and antique ice cream parlor tap set. Fine glassware: Italian amethyst glass decanter set with 6 cordials, Italian Venetian-style amethyst liqueur set, Murano-style art glass purse vases, Murano art glass clown figurines, Bohemian Egermann-Exbor ruby red pedestal bowl, and mid-century pink spatter glass table lamps. Furniture: Maitland-Smith neoclassical marble top gallery table, vintage Italianate marble top pedestal side table, Theodore Alexander "Jackie Girl" solid bronze statue (36" high), and pair of large brass barley twist floor/altar candlesticks. This auction offers an unparalleled opportunity to acquire fine antiques, decorative arts, vintage lighting, Oriental rugs, fine art, collectibles, and unique treasures spanning multiple centuries and styles.

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I have purchased twice from Lodestar Auctions. Both times I was very happy with my items. They were exactly as pictured. And payment and pick up were easy and quick. I would definitely purchase from them again.

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