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![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)
![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)
![Hasui: Fine Day at the Beach: Artist: HASUI Subject: Fine Day at Beach, Morozaki Seal: Hasui Date: 1930s Format: koban, 14 x 9.2 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and condition Reserve: $120.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448734_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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
!["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)
![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 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, 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)
![Utagawa Hiroshige, Driving Rain Japanese Woodblock Print: Size 16 x 12 in (framed)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/329440/179139553_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717707680)
![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)
![JACOULET, Paul (1902-1960): Le Mandarin aux Lunettes, Mandchoukuo: Artist: JACOULET, Paul (1902-1960) Title: Le Mandarin aux Lunettes, Mandchoukuo Series: (The Mandarin with Glasses, Manchuria) Publisher: self published Date: 22 May 1950 Medium: Woodblock print (with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448730_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)
![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 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)
![Japanese Woodblock Hiroshige Sin-Ohashi Framed: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Japanese woodblock print, Southern Shower Over Sin-Ohashi Bridge by Utagawa Hiroshige. Framed, measuring approx 17" x 12.25".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392730_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![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)
![Rare Original Kawase Hasui 1935 Woodblock Print “Dawn over Lake Shoji”. 7” x 8R: Rare Original Kawase Hasui 1935 Woodblock Print “Dawn over Lake Shoji”, Morning sun hitting Mt. Fuji. Signed lower right. Published by Watanabe Shozaburo for a calendar, compliments of the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685621_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Hiroshige 53: Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) from the series, Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido Road, titled Station 53 Otsu Hashirii Teahouse. Paper measures 9.5 inches H x 14.5 W within](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![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)
![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)
![Utagawa HIROSHIGE II (1829-1869): Kata Bay, Kishu (Kii) Province: Artist: Utagawa HIROSHIGE II (1829-1869) Title: Kata Bay, Kishu (Kii) Province Series: One hundred Views of Famous Places in the Provinces Publisher: Uo-ya Eikichi Date: c. 1859 (this impression, from](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448724_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Kasamatsu Shiro, Nikko Sacred Bridge, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kasamatsu Shiro (Japanese, 1898-1991), Nikko Sacred Bridge, Woodblock Print, 20th Century, signed and with stamp lower right corner, another mark partia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Robert Indiana (1928 - 2018), Love, Serigraph: Property of Diane Ryan, Stone Mountain, GA Description: Robert Indiana (American, 1928 - 2018), Love, Serigraph, with Syroco Art gallery label on verso, in metal frame. Frame size: 10 1/4 in. x 10](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390209_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Yoshida Toshi, Sacred Grove, 20th C, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Yoshida Toshi (Japanese, 1911-1995), Sacred Grove, 20th Century, Woodblock Print, pencil signed lower right and titled, with inscription along left edg](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394366_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Kikugawa Eizan, Hunting Party, Triptych, Woodblock: Property from a Private Collection, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Kikugawa Eizan (Japanese, 1787-1867), Hunting Party, Triptych, Woodblock Print, the three panels framed together, the first](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394344_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![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)
![KUNINAO, Utagawa (1793-1854): Shinji ando yonpen ('Festival Lanterns - vol. IV): Artist: KUNINAO, Utagawa (1793-1854) Title: Shinji ando yonpen ('Festival Lanterns - vol. IV) Series: From a set of five manga-style books, by four different artists, published between 1829 and 1847.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448723_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): May: Artist/Title: Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): May 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 framed c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448727_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
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Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15
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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WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions marked a major milestone of its own with its New Years Antique Toy Extravaganza on January 13, selling nearly $1.3 million across 723 lots and notching its first million-plus toy sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. “In our ten-year history we’ve had other million-dollar-plus auctions, but this was our […]
![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 […]