Japanese Woodblock Prints Auction on May 26, 2026 by Chairish Auctions in NY
YOSHITORA, Utagawa: The City of Paris, France (!!)JACOULET, Paul (1902-1960): La Balance "Chinois"MATSUBARA; Naoko (b. 1937): Nishiki (Narrow street with restaurants)
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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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Toshi YOSHIDA: Hawaiian Fishes 'A': Artist: Toshi YOSHIDA Title:Hawaiian Fishes 'A' Date: Medium:Woodblock print Size/Format:ôban (c. 10 1/2" x 15 3/4", each) Condition:Each: excellent impression, color and condition. Reserve: $790.00
0001: Toshi YOSHIDA: Hawaiian Fishes 'A'Est. $900-$1,100$380
SOSEKI, Komori: Mandarin Ducks: Artist: SOSEKI, Komori (fl. 1920s-30s) Title:Mandarin Ducks Publisher:(possibly) Daikoku-ya Date:c. 1920s Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:ô-tanzaku (c. 15" x 8 1/2") Condition:EXCELLENT
0002: SOSEKI, Komori: Mandarin DucksEst. $800-$1,000$320
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Zeshin, Shibata: Dark Noh Mask: 'Kojo': Artist: Zeshin, Shibata (1807-91) Title:Dark Noh Mask: 'Kojo' Date:1902 Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:9 1/4" x 9 3/8" Description:A Noh mask: 'Kojo'. - This mask is rarely seen in a dark-colored
0004: Zeshin, Shibata: Dark Noh Mask: 'Kojo'Est. $1,000-$1,200$400
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Ogata GEKKO (1859-1920): Chrysanthemum at Kiku: Artist: Ogata GEKKO (1859-1920) Title:Chrysanthemum at Kiku Series: Beautiful Women at Famous Places Publisher:Matsuki Heikichi Date:05 October 1898 (this impression). FIRST edition. Medium:Woodblock
0008: Ogata GEKKO (1859-1920): Chrysanthemum at KikuEst. $2,000-$2,500$800
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Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964): At the bath: Artist: Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964) Title:At the bath Series: Ten Types of Femal Nudes Publisher:Ryokuso Gashitsu (Ishikawa Toraji) Date:1934 (this impression) Medium:Woodblock print Size/Format:dai
0010: Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964): At the bathEst. $4,000-$5,000$1,600
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Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-92): I want to become beautiful: Artist: Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-92) Title:I want to become beautiful Series: Collection of Desires Date:1878 Medium:Woodblock print Size/Format:oban (c. 15" x 10") Description:The young woman is
0014: Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-92): I want to become beautifulEst. $1,000-$1,200$400
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TERUKATA, Ikeda (1883-1921): January: Playing cards: Artist: TERUKATA, Ikeda (1883-1921) Title:January: Playing cards Series: New Ukiyo-e Collection of Beauties Publisher:Murakami Date:c. 1920 (this impression) Medium:Woodblock print Size/Format:dai
0015: TERUKATA, Ikeda (1883-1921): January: Playing cardsEst. $1,500-$2,000$600
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Shima SEIEN (1893 - 1970): The heroine, Yûgiri: Artist: Shima SEIEN (1893 - 1970) Title:The heroine, Yûgiri Series: aka: 'The departed spirit of a Courtesan' Date:1923 Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:dai oban (c. 19" x 11 1/2", overall paper
0016: Shima SEIEN (1893 - 1970): The heroine, YûgiriEst. $1,100-$1,500$460
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Kitano TSUNETOMI: The heroine Umekawa (aka. "Woman in Snow"): Artist: Kitano TSUNETOMI Title:The heroine Umekawa (aka. "Woman in Snow") Publisher:Self-published Date:1923 (this impression) Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:dai oban (c. 17 3/4" x 11 3/8")
0018: Kitano TSUNETOMI: The heroine Umekawa (aka. "Woman in Snow")Est. $2,500-$3,000$1,100
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Paul Binnie (b. 1967): The Feathered Robe: Hagoromo: Artist: Paul Binnie (b. 1967) Title:The Feathered Robe: Hagoromo Series: Pictorial Allusions Publisher:Self-published. - Limited edition no. 27/100 Date:2017 Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:c. 18
0019: Paul Binnie (b. 1967): The Feathered Robe: HagoromoEst. $4,000-$5,000$1,600