Japanese Woodblock Prints Auction on Apr 15, 2026 by Chairish Auctions in NY
SHINSUI, Itô: Shigure ('Drizzling Rain')WATANABE, Sadao (1913-1996): St. George Slaying the DragonSHIMIZU, Lynita (b. 1952): The Setting - Limited edition no. # 11/16
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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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Ito SOZAN (b. 1884 ): Two Macaws: Artist: Ito SOZAN (b. 1884 - ?)Title:Two MacawsPublisher:Watanabe ShôzaburôDate:c. 1930Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:ô-tanzaku (c. 15" x 6 1/2") Reserve: $850.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate
0002: Ito SOZAN (b. 1884 ): Two MacawsEst. $1,000-$1,200$420
Ohara KOSON (1877-1945): Two Goldfish: Artist: Ohara KOSON (1877-1945)Title:Two GoldfishDate:after 1920sMedium:woodblock printSize/Format:shikishiban (c. 10" x 9 3/4") Reserve: $380.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $90.00 to anywhere
0003: Ohara KOSON (1877-1945): Two GoldfishEst. $450-$550$190
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Ogata GEKKO (1859-1920): Chrysanthemum at Kiku: Artist: Ogata GEKKO (1859-1920)Title:Chrysanthemum at KikuSeries: Beautiful Women at Famous PlacesPublisher:Matsuki HeikichiDate:05 October 1898 (this impression). FIRST edition.Medium:Woodblock
0007: Ogata GEKKO (1859-1920): Chrysanthemum at KikuEst. $1,500-$2,000$700
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YUMEJI, Takehisa (1884-1934): Beauty of the Taishô Era: Artist: YUMEJI, Takehisa (1884-1934)Title:Beauty of the Taishô EraSeries: Limited edition no. # 67/100Date:1999 (based on the artist's original design of c. 1910-20)Medium:Woodblock
0008: YUMEJI, Takehisa (1884-1934): Beauty of the Taishô EraEst. $1,500-$2,000$600
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Utagawa KUNISADA: The Tama River at Chofu (now Tokyo Metropolis): Artist: Utagawa KUNISADATitle:The Tama River at Chofu (now Tokyo Metropolis)Publisher:Daikoku-ya HeikichiDate:4/1854 (this impression)Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:oban triptych (c. 14.5" x 10",
0009: Utagawa KUNISADA: The Tama River at Chofu (now Tokyo Metropolis)Est. $4,500-$5,500$1,900
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Yamamura KOKA (1886-1942): Saikinka, a Chinese geisha: Artist: Yamamura KOKA (1886-1942)Title:Saikinka, a Chinese geishaDate:1926 (this impression)Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:dai oban (c. 17 x 11.5 inches)Description:Yamamura KOKA (real name:
0010: Yamamura KOKA (1886-1942): Saikinka, a Chinese geishaEst. $1,200-$1,500$480
Watanabe NOBUKAZU (1874-1944): Viewing the Moon: Artist: Watanabe NOBUKAZU (1874-1944)Title:Viewing the MoonDate:1891Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:triptych (13 7/8 x 28 inches Reserve: $850.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $90.00 to
0012: Watanabe NOBUKAZU (1874-1944): Viewing the MoonEst. $1,000-$1,200$420
Shima SEIEN (1893 - 1970): The heroine, Yûgiri: Artist: Shima SEIEN (1893 - 1970)Title:The heroine, YûgiriSeries: aka: 'The departed spirit of a Courtesan'Date:1923Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:dai oban (c. 19" x 11 1/2", overall paper
0013: Shima SEIEN (1893 - 1970): The heroine, YûgiriEst. $1,100-$1,500$460
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SHINSUI, Itô: Shigure ('Drizzling Rain'): Artist: SHINSUI, ItôTitle:Shigure ('Drizzling Rain')Publisher:Isetatsu (Ise-ya Tatsugorô)Date:Shôwa 2 (1927)Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:c. 14" x 10"Description:Shinsui mainly worked for the
0017: SHINSUI, Itô: Shigure ('Drizzling Rain')Est. $3,500-$4,000$1,400
Paul Binnie (b. 1967): The Feathered Robe: Hagoromo: Artist: Paul Binnie (b. 1967)Title:The Feathered Robe: HagoromoSeries: Pictorial AllusionsPublisher:Self-published. - Limited edition no. 27/100Date:2017Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:c. 18 1/2" x
0018: Paul Binnie (b. 1967): The Feathered Robe: HagoromoEst. $4,000-$5,000$1,600
Tsukioka KOGYO: The Noh play 'Yoro': Artist: Tsukioka KOGYOTitle:The Noh play 'Yoro'Series: A hundred Noh PlaysPublisher:Daikoku-yaDate:June 1926 (this impression)Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:oban tate-e (c. 15 x 10
0023: Tsukioka KOGYO: The Noh play 'Yoro'Est. $200-$250$90