Japanese Woodblock Prints Auction on Apr 01, 2026 by Chairish Auctions in NY
HIROSHIGE II, Utagawa (1829-69): Parrot, sparrow and a small birdKono BAIREI (1844-95): A Book of Drawings of Flowers and Birds by Bairei - complete in 2 vols.Utagawa KUNITSUNA (1805-68): Battle at the Akama Bay
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Japanese Woodblock Prints

With this array of Japanese woodblock prints, discover why Japanese printmakers impacted the development of modern art. Featuring names such as Tokuriki, Masao Ebina, Utagawa School, and more, this sale reveals nuanced techniques and traditional Japanese values. Whether capturing the serenity of a temple or a moonlit ocean, these images exemplify both fine art and elegant decoration.
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Ono BAKUFU (1890-1976): Funa ('Crucian carp'): Artist: Ono BAKUFU (1890-1976)Title:Funa ('Crucian carp')Series: Great Japanese Fish Picture Collection.Publisher:Hanmoto Kyoto Hanga-inDate:1937-55Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:c. 15 1/2" x
0001: Ono BAKUFU (1890-1976): Funa ('Crucian carp')Est. $900-$1,100$360
Ono BAKUFU (1890-1976): Goldfish: Artist: Ono BAKUFU (1890-1976)Title:GoldfishSeries: Great Japanese Fish Picture Collection.Publisher:Hanmoto Kyoto Hanga-inDate:c. 1952Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:c. 15" x
0002: Ono BAKUFU (1890-1976): GoldfishEst. $900-$1,100$380
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SOSEKI, Komori (fl. 1920s-30s): Mandarin Ducks: Artist: SOSEKI, Komori (fl. 1920s-30s)Title:Mandarin DucksPublisher:(possibly) Daikoku-yaDate:c. 1920sMedium:woodblock printSize/Format:ô-tanzaku (c. 15" x 8 1/2")Condition:EXCELLENT impression,
0005: SOSEKI, Komori (fl. 1920s-30s): Mandarin DucksEst. $800-$1,000$320
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Kasamatsu, Shirô: Bird Cage: Artist: Kasamatsu, ShirôTitle:Bird CagePublisher:UnsodoDate:1957 (printed later)Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:14 1/2" x 9 3/4"Description:Printed on the publisher's 'UN' watermarked
0006: Kasamatsu, Shirô: Bird CageEst. $900-$1,100$360
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misc.: Birds and Flowers prints: Artist: misc.Title:Birds and Flowers printsDate:late 19th centuryMedium:Woodblock printsSize/Format:hanshibon (8.5" x 12", each)Description:4 double-page book illustrations, plus one other small
0010: misc.: Birds and Flowers printsEst. $200-$250$90
GAKUTEI, Yashima: Two dancers on stage: Artist: GAKUTEI, YashimaTitle:Two dancers on stageSeries: The dance at Furuichi for the Hisakataya Poets' CirclePublisher:The Hisakataya GroupDate:Original, FIRST edition of 1822.Medium:woodblock
0011: GAKUTEI, Yashima: Two dancers on stageEst. $3,500-$4,000$1,400
Hokusai school (attr. To): Fukurukuju in a boat: Artist: Hokusai school (attr. To)Title:Fukurukuju in a boatSeries: One of the 'Seven Gods of Luck'Date:c. 1830-35Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:shikishiban surimono (c. 8 3/8" x 7 3/8"); thick
0012: Hokusai school (attr. To): Fukurukuju in a boatEst. $2,000-$2,500$900
Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964): At the bath: Artist: Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964)Title:At the bathSeries: Ten Types of Femal NudesPublisher:Ryokuso Gashitsu (Ishikawa Toraji)Date:1934 (this impression)Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:dai oban
0020: Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964): At the bathEst. $3,500-$4,000$1,400