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![Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Maruto-cho Town: Artist/Title: Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Maruto-cho Town Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print image measures 7 3/4 X 10 3/4 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent, ne](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448725_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Tokuriki: Shimbara Sumiya: Artist: Tomikichirô TOKURIKI (1902-1999) Subject: Shimbara Sumiya Series: Kyoraku Jû-ni-dai no uchi (Twelve Views of Kyoto) Publisher: Self Seal: Romi Date: c. 1970 Format: ôban, 35 x 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Anonymous: Shini-e of Bando Shuka: Artist: UNKNOWN Subject: Shini-e of Bandô Shuka as an onnagata Signature: None Date: 1855 Format: ôban, 24.9 x 35.7 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and condition Reserve: $60.00 Shippin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Akio Tanaka (Japan,1915-1981) oil painting: ARTIST: Akio Tanaka (Japanese, 1915 - 1981) TITLE: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1961 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. A](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5934/327562/176450523_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714033757)
![Yukio Imamura (Japan,b 1935) acrylic painting: ARTIST: Yukio Imamura (Japanese, born 1935) NAME: Zenon Vol 9833 YEAR: 1998 MEDIUM: acrylic on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Small paint loss by the lower edge. No visible inpaint under](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5934/325439/175162722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712359089)
![Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Moon at Magome, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Moon at Magome, 20th C, Woodblock Print, inscribed lower left, stamped lower right, signed and stamped in plate low](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Collection, Ca. 19th And 20th C., 5 pcs: Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Collection, Ca. 19th And 20th C., 5 pcs | Lot includes: One 19th century finely detailed vase with four registers. One register of lake Biwa with Mt. Fuji in the backgro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389393_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Vintage Large Japanese Abstract Expressionist Painting, Signed: Oil on canvas 48 x 36 in. Signed Takimoto 1988](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/177953738_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707680)
![Lot of 13 Japanese / Chinese Carved Figurines: Lot of 13 Japanese / Chinese Carved Figurines. This is nice lot of carved Oriental figures with detailed marking and several signed with artist signature. They range in size from 1.25" to 2.5". There](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/176708672_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714400431)
![Hiroto Norikane (B. - 1948): Spring: Artist/Title: Hiroto Norikane (B. - 1948): Spring Date: 2009 Medium: Etching Edition: Limited Edition #30/100 Size/Format: The print image measures 4 5/8 X 5/1/2 inches plus margins Condition: The pri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448728_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Ohara KOSON (1877-1945): Playing monkeys: Artist: Ohara KOSON (1877-1945) Title: Playing monkeys Publisher: Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi) Date: c. 1910 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: o-tanzaku (c. 13 5/8" x 7 1/2") Condition: Fine impres](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448737_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Toshi Yoshida: Opus No. 11: Artist: Tôshi YOSHIDA (1911-1995) Subject: No. 11 Publisher: Self, limited edition Signature: Tôshi Yoshida in pencil Date: 1952 Format: dai-ôban, 26.2 x 39.5 cm Condition: Fine impress](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Estate Lot of 8 Chinese Japanese Carvings; Meerschaum Pipe; Nodders: Estate Lot of 8 Chinese Japanese Carvings; Meerschaum Pipe; Nodders. 1- This is the end of a Meerschaum Pipe depicting a carving of 2 horses. It measures 2.25" x 1.5". (only the head of the pipe is li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/177306568_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716986129)
!["Sough" by Toko Shinoda (1913-2021) Calligraphy Brushstroke Lithograph 49/50: "Sough" by Toko Shinoda (1913-2021) Calligraphy Brushstroke Lithograph 49/50. Renowned worldwide, Shinoda Toko's brushstroke paintings and prints have left an indelible mark on the art scene. In 1983,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/178183822_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716308629)
![Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases, Ca. Early 20th C., H 12" W 4.5" L 3.5" 2 pcs: Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases, Ca. Early 20th C., H 12" W 4.5" L 3.5" 2 pcs | Pair having a red ground with Japanese irises and geometric patterning at the upper and lower edges. Makers mark of a ma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Kumi Sugai (Japanese, 1919-1996) Lithographs in Colors on Wove Paper, 1957-60, "Dessins: Kumi Sugai (Japanese, 1919-1996) Lithographs in Colors on Wove Paper, 1957-60, "Dessins (Portfolio)", H 16.9" W 13.4" | Signed in pencil and numbered 114 of 140 on the justification page, each print i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395752_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui Bell Tower: Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957) Titled Bell Tower in Okayama. Measures 14 inches H x 9.25 W within matting, frame measures 19.75 x 13.75 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Lacquer Collection, 20th C., Planter, Covered Sake Cups, Plates And Covered Boxes, 30 pcs: Japanese Lacquer Collection, 20th C., Planter, Covered Sake Cups, Plates And Covered Boxes, 30 pcs | Collection of Japanese lacquered carved wood objects. Lot includes one planter having relief floral](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Adachi Ginko: Chrysanthemum: Artist: Adachi GINKO (fl. c. 1860-1890s) Subject: Couple with Chrysanthemums Series: A series of people with large flowers in the foreground Signature: Ginko Date: 5/1889 Format: ôban, 25.2 x 37](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448726_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hokushu: Kajiwara Heizo Kobai Tazuna: Artist: Shunkôsai HOKUSHU (active 1810-1832) Subject: Nakamura Utaemon III as Kajiwara Heizô (r); Asao Kuzaemon I as Seigaishi Rokurôdayû and Natamura Matsue III as his daughter Ko](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448738_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Afternoon: Artist/Title: Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Afternoon Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print image measures 7 3/4 X 10 3/4 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent, never fr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hiro Yamagata (Japanese, B. 1948) Screenprint in Colors on Wove Paper Ca. 1979, Ouverture D'un Cafe,: Hiro Yamagata (Japanese, B. 1948) Screenprint in Colors on Wove Paper Ca. 1979, Ouverture D'un Cafe, H 20.1" W 25.25" | Pencil signed in the lower right, edition 260/300 in the lower left. Depicting a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395742_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui Rain: Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957) Titled Rain at Shinagawa, Ryoshimachi. Measures 14 inches H x 9.25 W within matting, frame measures 19.75 x 13.75 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255823_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Kawase Hasui, Hachinohe Fukakuho, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Hachinohe Fukakuho, Woodblock Print, 20th Century, with inscriptions along right edge and lower left, stamped in pl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Japanese Porcelain with Fired Gold Stick Neck Vase, 20th C., H 10" Dia. 4.5": Japanese Porcelain with Fired Gold Stick Neck Vase, 20th C., H 10" Dia. 4.5" | Plum colored body with raid fired gold designs of a song bird in blossoming branches. Stick neck finely decorated with ge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Kawase Hasui, Yumoto Spa, Nikko, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Yumoto Spa, Nikko, 20th C, Woodblock Print, inscription along left edge, stamped lower right, signed and stamped in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394380_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Hiroshige 15: Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) from the series, Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido Road, titled Station 15 Fuji from the Left. Paper measures 9.5 inches H x 14.5 W within mat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255820_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![SHIRO, Kasamatsu: Bird Cage: Artist: SHIRO, Kasamatsu Title: Bird Cage Publisher: Unsodo Date: 1957 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: oban yoko-e (14 1/2 x 9 3/3 in.) Condition: MINT. Reserve: $650.00 Shipping: Domestic: Fl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Kunio Kaneko (B. - 1949): Happy Kimono 2: Artist/Title: Kunio Kaneko (B. - 1949): Happy Kimono 2 Date: 2002 Medium: Woodblock Print Edition: Limited Edition #138/150 Size/Format: The print image measures 8 1/4 X 8 5/8 inches plus margins Cond](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448757_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Shunsho: Tales of Ise: Artist: Katsukawa SHUNSHO (1726-1793) Subject: The Syllable Tsu: New Year Visit to a Hermitage in Ono, the poet Narihira Series: Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints Signature: Shunsho Date: c.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448732_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Shoen Suga Kai Bronze Japanese Showa era: Artist Shoe Suga1897-1979 Showa era foundry. Born on October 25, 1897. He learned the Edo-style wax casting technique from his father, Shoen I, in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, and succeeded the se](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737902_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Fukuda Suiko (Japanese, 1895-1973) Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print 1936, "Peony And Bee", H 14.25" W 9.25": Fukuda Suiko (Japanese, 1895-1973) Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print 1936, "Peony And Bee", H 14.25" W 9.25" | Title, date, and publisher seal in left margin. Artist seal in upper left. Sheet size: 16" X 10 5/8](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178396343_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Yoshida Hiroshi, Misty Day in Nikko, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Yoshida Hiroshi (Japanese, 1876-1950), Misty Day in Nikko, Woodblock Print, 20th Century, pencil signed lower right and titled lower left, with inscript](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Japanese Kutani Porcelain Collection, 20th C., Covered Rice Bowls (3), Bowls (3) And Plates (3) 9: Japanese Kutani Porcelain Collection, 20th C., Covered Rice Bowls (3), Bowls (3) And Plates (3) 9 pcs | Collection includes three covered rice bowls. Two having registers of seated figures in a court](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Kozu Shrine, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Kozu Shrine, View from Takatsu in Osaka, Woodblock Print, c 1924, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, inscribed al](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394326_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Tomokazu Matsuyama: 20 Dollar Cold Heart, 2021: Tomokazu Matsuyama: 20 Dollar Cold Heart, 2021. 39 2/5 x 27" or 100 x 68.5 cm. Hand-signed, Edition 9/125. Provenance: Heritage Auctions, Jessica Leigh Collection, Bedford Art Gallery Brooklyn, New Yo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8873/328969/177493116_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716489719)
![Tsukioka KOGYO: The Noh play 'Kagekiyo': Artist: Tsukioka KOGYO Title: The Noh play 'Kagekiyo' Series: A hundred Noh Plays Publisher: Daikoku-ya Date: April 1923 (this impression) Medium: Woodblock print Size/Format: oban tate-e (c. 15 x 10](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448736_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hiroto Norikane (B. - 1948): Peace: Artist/Title: Hiroto Norikane (B. - 1948): Peace Date: 2022 Medium: Etching Edition: Limited Edition #7/50 Size/Format: The print image measures 5 3/4 X 16 1/2 inches plus margins Condition: The print](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Utagawa TOYOKUNI (1769-1825): Actor in the role of a chivalrous man: Artist: Utagawa TOYOKUNI (1769-1825) Title: Actor in the role of a chivalrous man Publisher: Kaneko-ya Jimbei Date: 1800-1810 Medium: Woodblock print Size/Format: oban tate-e (c. 14 3/4" x 10 3/8") Co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448733_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
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![Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/176976035_1_x.jpg)
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NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a 320-lot sale titled Gilded Enamel: Cloisonne Art, Vases, & More. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The sale highlights all spotlight examples from Japan, including those dating to the Meiji period. First among them […]
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Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, April 10, launching at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale of Japanese Woodblock Prints, featuring 87 lots of works from Tokuriki, Masao Ebina, the Utagawa School, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. First among the highlights is Bakufu Ohno’s (1888-1976) 1950 print […]
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![European, Japanese and American vintage toys share the stage at Milestone Jan. 13](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/645_1.jpg)
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WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – An amazing selection of pre- and postwar toys from around the world is on tap with Milestone Auctions‘ New Year’s Antique Toy Extravaganza on Saturday, January 13. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The 732-lot sale includes some of the most sought-after European, American and Japanese playthings from the […]