Japanese Woodblock Prints Auction on Jul 22, 2026 by Jasper52 in NY
Japanese Woodblock Prints
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Japanese Woodblock Prints

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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' Medium:Woodblock print Size/Format:oban (c. 10 1/2" x 15 3/4", each) Condition:Each: excellent impression, color and condition. Reserve: $790.00
Est.
$900
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$1,100
$380
Ohara KOSON (1877-1945): Playing monkeys: Artist: Ohara KOSON (1877-1945) Title:Playing monkeys Publisher:Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi) Date:c. 1910 Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:o-tanzaku (c. 13 5/8" x 7 1/2") Condition:Fine impression,
Est.
$1,000
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$1,200
$420
FEATURED
Okura KOTO (fl. 1894-1904): Two girls chasing fireflies: Artist: Okura KOTO (fl. 1894-1904) Title:Two girls chasing fireflies Series: From a series of fan designs. Date:c. 1900 Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:c. 9.55" x 10" Condition:Very good Reserve:
Est.
$300
-
$350
$120
FEATURED
misc.: Birds and Flowers prints: Artist: misc. Title:Birds and Flowers prints Date:late 19th century Medium:Woodblock prints Size/Format:hanshibon (8.5" x 12", each) Description:4 double-page book illustrations, plus one other small
Est.
$200
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$250
$90
FEATURED
Totoya HOKKEI (1780-1850): Ushiwaka Reading a Letter: Artist: Totoya HOKKEI (1780-1850) Title:Ushiwaka Reading a Letter Date:1830 Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:shikishiban surimono (c. 7 1/2" x 8 1/2") Condition:Excellent. - Deluxe printing, with
Est.
$3,000
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$3,500
$1,300
FEATURED
Chinnen, Oishi: Customs of the Eastern Capital: Artist: Chinnen, Oishi Title:Customs of the Eastern Capital Series: Azuma no teburi Date:1829 Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:obon (c. 11" x 7") Description:Important work in the field of Shijo-,
Est.
$8,000
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$10,000
$3,400
FEATURED
Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964): Reading ('Dokusho'): Artist: Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964) Title:Reading ('Dokusho') Series: Ten Types of Female Nudes ('Rajo jisshu') Publisher:Ryokuso Gashitsu (= Ichikawa Toraji!) Date:1934 Medium:Woodblock print
Est.
$4,000
-
$5,000
$1,600
FEATURED
Utagawa KUNISADA (1786-1865): Woman holding a tray: Artist: Utagawa KUNISADA (1786-1865) Title:Woman holding a tray Series: A Game of Juroku-musashi Publisher:Hirooka-ya Kosuke Date:1862 (this FIRST edition impression) Medium:Woodblock print
Est.
$2,000
-
$2,500
$800
FEATURED
YUMEJI, Takehisa (1884-1934): Okoso Hood ('Okoso zukin'): Artist: YUMEJI, Takehisa (1884-1934) Title:Okoso Hood ('Okoso zukin') Series: Limited ediiton no.: # 69/200 Publisher:Matsunaga Yasuo (red seal) Date:Design: c.1910s, print: 1992 Medium:Woodblock
Est.
$900
-
$1,100
$360
FEATURED
YUMEJI, Takehisa (1884-1934): In the Morning Light: Artist: YUMEJI, Takehisa (1884-1934) Title:In the Morning Light Series: Limited ediiton no.: # 254/280 Date:Design: c.1921, print: 1987 Medium:Woodblock print. Size/Format:c. 17" x 13"
Est.
$1,100
-
$1,500
$440
FEATURED
Toyohara CHIKANOBU (1838-1912): Beauty of the Manen era: Artist: Toyohara CHIKANOBU (1838-1912) Title:Beauty of the Manen era Series: Mirror of Ages ('Jidai kagami') Publisher:Matsuki Heikichi Date:1896-97 Medium:Woodblock print Size/Format:oban tate-e (c.
Est.
$600
-
$700
$240
FEATURED
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
Est.
$1,000
-
$1,200
$400
FEATURED
Kobayashi KIYOCHIKA (1847-1915): Beauty of the Kyoho Era: Artist: Kobayashi KIYOCHIKA (1847-1915) Title:Beauty of the Kyoho Era Series: Hana-moyo ('Flower Patterns') Publisher:Akiyama Buemon Date:1896 Medium:woodblock print Size/Format:triptych (14" x 9
Est.
$2,000
-
$2,500
$850
Shima SEIEN (1893 - 1970): The heroine, Yugiri: Artist: Shima SEIEN (1893 - 1970) Title:The heroine, Yugiri 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
Est.
$1,100
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$1,500
$460
Paul Binnie (b. 1967): Flowers of One Hundred Years: Artist: Paul Binnie (b. 1967) Title:Flowers of One Hundred Years Series: Looking at a frontispiece illustration ('kuchi-e') Publisher:Self-published. - Printed on 'Binnie' embossed paper. - Limited
Est.
$4,000
-
$5,000
$1,600