![Sadao Watanabe Return of the Prodigal Son Japanese Woodblock Print: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Modernist Japanese woodblock print, by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) Return of the Prodigal Son - Story of the Bible. On the back, gallery tag indicates "Original Cl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
Japanese Prints & Multiples
![Sadao Watanabe Return of the Prodigal Son Japanese Woodblock Print: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Modernist Japanese woodblock print, by Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) Return of the Prodigal Son - Story of the Bible. On the back, gallery tag indicates "Original Cl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Very Large Framed Japanese Woodblock Print of a Beautiful Geisha Woman, with Artist Signature &: Very Large Framed Japanese Woodblock Print of a Beautiful Geisha Woman, with Artist Signature & Seal. Size: Framed 40" x 30". Unframed 29 3/4 x 19 3/4". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425071_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Japanese Woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu: Japanese Woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese, 1870 -1949) Titled Full Moon at Akashi Beach. Measures 14 inches H x 9.25 W within matting, frame measures 19.75 x 13.75 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255818_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Woodblock Print Ando Hiroshige Okitsu River: From an Ithaca, NY estate, originally inherited from Chinese parentage. Early Japanese woodblock by Ando Hiroshige. Okitsu: Okitsu River, from the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. Mounted on paper](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392743_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Tadashi Nakayama, Keshin (Incarnation), Woodblock: Description: Tadashi Nakayama (1927-2014), Keshin (Incarnation), Woodblock Print, 1958, pencil signed and dated along bottom, depicting a bird under an eclipse, with stamped seal on verso, matted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394355_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![KOSON, Ohara: Fishing boats at sunset: Artist: KOSON, Ohara Title: Fishing boats at sunset Date: c. 1920 Medium: Woodblock print Size/Format: chuban (8.25" x 10") Description: A very RARE landscape by the artist mainly known for his kacho-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Utagawa HIROSHIGE I (1797-1858): Kameyama in the snow: Artist: Utagawa HIROSHIGE I (1797-1858) Title: Kameyama in the snow Series: Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido Publisher: Hoeido Date: 1833-34 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: oban (c. 9 7/8" x 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370128_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Takahashi Hiroaki, Fuji from Mizukubo, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei 1871-1945), Fuji from Mizukubo, Woodblock Print, 20th Century, signed and stamped along lower right side and in the plate lowe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394413_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Yatsugiri-Ban Japanese Woodblock Hiroshige Yabukoji: From an Ithaca, NY estate, originally inherited from Chinese parentage. Yastugiri-ban format Japanese woodblock by Utagawa Hiroshige. Yabukoji at the foot of Mt. Atago, from the One Hundred Famous Vie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392736_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Mount Fuji Morning View Japanese Woodblock Hiroshige: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Japanese woodblock print, Mount Fuji Morning View by Utagawa Hiroshige. Framed, measuring approx 17.5" x 12.75".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Utagawa Hiroshige, Cherry Blossoms, Woodblock: Description: Utagawa Hiroshige, Cherry Blossoms in at Arashiyama, Woodblock Print, c. 1951, from Ten Views of Kyoto, originally published c. 1834, this is from the 1951 re-carved edition, marked](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394419_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Pair Utamaro Japanese Woodblock Prints Beauties: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Pair of Kitagawa Utamaro woodblock prints. Okita & Ofuji and The Ninth Month. Both framed, each measuring approx 13.5" x 11".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392728_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Utamaro, 3 Laughters at Children's Playful Spirits: Property from a Bluffton, SC Estate Description: Kitagawa Utamaro, Three Laughters at Children's Playful Spirits, c. 1802, Woodblock Print, inscribed along right side, stamped lower right, depicti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394400_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995): Pagoda In Kyoto: Artist/Title: Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995): Pagoda In Kyoto Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print measures 6 3/4 X 9 1/2 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent, never framed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370110_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995): Autumn In Hakone Museum: Artist/Title: Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995): Autumn In Hakone Museum Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print image measures 8 7/8 X 14 7/8 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Toshusai Sharaku (Active years: 1794-1795 Japanese) "The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Tomita Hyotaro": Artist: Toshusai Sharaku (Active years: 1794-1795 Japanese) Subject: The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Tomita Hyotaro Medium: Woodblock Date: 1794-1795 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173590778_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Kokunimasa: Sino-Japanese War: Artist: KOKUNIMASA Utagawa (1874-1944) Subject: Battle at Sea Series: Sino-Japanese War Signature: Kokunimasa Date: 1894 Format: ôban triptych, 70.8 x 35.5 cm Condition: Fine impression and color](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370156_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Pair Early Chromolithographs From a Book Japanese Fables: From an Ithaca, NY estate, originally inherited from Chinese parentage. Unknown artist. Pair of early chromolithographs from a book, appears to be some Japanese fables. Within a paper folio, mounted o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392768_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Very Large Framed Japanese Woodblock Print of a Beautiful Geisha Woman, with Artist Signature &: Very Large Framed Japanese Woodblock Print of a Beautiful Geisha Woman, with Artist Signature & Seal. Size: Framed 41 1/8" x 31 1/8". Unframed 29 3/4" x 19 3/4". ~~. Detailed condition reports are not](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425070_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 - 1950): Sarusawa Pond: Artist/Title: Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 - 1950): Sarusawa Pond Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print image measures 9 3/4 X 15 inches plus margins Condition: The posthumous print is in excellent,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370235_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Toshi YOSHIDA (1911-95): Half Moon Bridge: Artist: Toshi YOSHIDA (1911-95) Title: Half Moon Bridge Publisher: self-published Date: 1941 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: chuban (6 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.) Description: Pencil signature; artist seal.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370065_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Yatsugiri-Ban Japanese Woodblock Hiroshige Seki Station: From an Ithaca, NY estate, originally inherited from Chinese parentage. Yastugiri-ban format Japanese woodblock by Utagawa Hiroshige. Seki Station, from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Japanese Woodblock Print Ando Hiroshige Kusatsu: From an Ithaca, NY estate, originally inherited from Chinese parentage. Early Japanese woodblock by Ando Hiroshige. Kusatsu, from the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. Mounted on paper, with pencil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392744_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995): Shinjuku: Artist/Title: Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995): Shinjuku Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print measures 6 3/4 X 9 1/2 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent, never framed conditi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370091_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
News about Japanese Prints & Multiples
![Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/179220002_1_x.jpg)
Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27
DALLAS — Heritage Auctions is selling the Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints on Thursday, June 27. Ruth Nelkin of Stamford, Connecticut and New York City collected across a wide variety of different disciplines, from Fabergé to French art glass. However, her primary passion was for ukiyo-e, the Japanese artform that has captivated Western eyes […]
![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)
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 […]
![Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/174401771_1_x.jpg)
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 […]
![Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/621.png)
Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale
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 […]