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Floating World Auctions is a leading auction house specializing in Japanese woodblock prints and paintings, offering exceptional works of all periods and genres, including ukiyo-e, shin hanga, sosaku hanga and contemporary works. We purchase artwork outright and accept consignments. Owners Bill and Roberta Stein have over 70 years of combined experience in the trade.
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1953 N. Clybourn
Ste. R-148
Chicago, IL 60614
USA
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Upcoming Auctions from Floating World Auctions

Katsushika Hokusai Woodblock - Under the Wave off Kanagawa
Ando Hiroshige Woodblock - Sudden Shower over Shin-Ohashi Bridge and AtakeKawase Hasui Woodblock - Iwai Beach, Boshu

Japanese Woodblock Print Masterpieces

Join us on Friday March 13 for our Grand Auction of Japanese Woodblock Print Masterpieces. Some notable works include The Great Wave by Hokusai and many other designs from his 36 Views of Fuji, Waterfalls, Bridges and Nurse series. Also offered are top designs by Hiroshige, including Ohashi and Shono. Harunobu and Utamaro designs in fine condition. Many Hasui prints, all first states, including pre-earthquake and pre-war designs. Important Meiji watercolors by Hiroshi Yoshida, Nakagawa and others.
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Bidder Reviews for Floating World Auctions (248)

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David
New York, NY

Oct 30, 2025
Excellent
Excellent service.
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Kiyoshi Saito - Nude (B)

CHRISTIAN
Paris, FR

Oct 30, 2025
Trustfully Seller and shipping to Europe Paris perfect Global Group
Always satisfied with this Gallerie I consider as a Top one. Items. packaging, shipping. excellent communication Ideal transaction.
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Sadao Watanabe Stencil - The Prodigal Son

Fred Chong
Brooklyn, NY

Oct 30, 2025
Floating World sets the standard for galleries
They take care at every step, from what they curate, how they care for their acquisitions, and accuracy about provenance and condition. In addition, they handle ‘ small ’ details well. They understand how to pack items with care-they know how to pack items securely, and how to make sure that the package is also easy to open-and how to ensure the artwork is well protected. This particular piece was a lucky find, and I hope to be one of their patrons for decades to come.
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Shotei Hiroaki Woodblock - Priest in the Snow

Gregory
West Palm Beach, FL

Aug 14, 2025
great service, fair prices. A +
Great auctioneers, A +
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T. Yoshida Woodblock - One Day in East Africa, No. 8

Linda
Dana Point, CA

Aug 14, 2025
Another perfect experience
I have bid and purchased with Floating World many times and have been impressed with their efficiency and swift shipping. Always a great experience. Linda C.
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Kazutoshi Sugiura Mixed Media - Flowering Iris No. 149

fj
Oneonta, AL

Aug 14, 2025
easy and accurate
Well done. Everything was a breeze. Item shipped promptly and well packaged. Great Experience
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Ryohei Tanaka Etching - Thatched Roof No. 22

MIGUEL ANGEL
Barcelona, ES

Aug 14, 2025
Todo muy bien
Excelente vendedor
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Suzuki Harunobu Woodblock - The Courtesan Kasugano

Nageswari
Cincinnati, OH

Aug 02, 2025
Quality auctionhouse
Professional service, and prompt shipment of won lots.
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Chikanobu Woodblock - Edo Castle on New Year's Day
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Past Auctions from Floating World Auctions

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