![Shunsho: Tales of Ise: Artist: Katsukawa SHUNSHO (1726-1793) Subject: The Syllable Tsu: New Year Visit to a Hermitage in Ono, the poet Narihira Series: Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints Signature: Shunsho Date: c.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448732_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
Woodblock Art
![Shunsho: Tales of Ise: Artist: Katsukawa SHUNSHO (1726-1793) Subject: The Syllable Tsu: New Year Visit to a Hermitage in Ono, the poet Narihira Series: Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints Signature: Shunsho Date: c.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448732_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![JACOULET, Paul (1902-1960): Le Mandarin aux Lunettes, Mandchoukuo: Artist: JACOULET, Paul (1902-1960) Title: Le Mandarin aux Lunettes, Mandchoukuo Series: (The Mandarin with Glasses, Manchuria) Publisher: self published Date: 22 May 1950 Medium: Woodblock print (with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448730_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Adachi Ginko: Chrysanthemum: Artist: Adachi GINKO (fl. c. 1860-1890s) Subject: Couple with Chrysanthemums Series: A series of people with large flowers in the foreground Signature: Ginko Date: 5/1889 Format: ôban, 25.2 x 37](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448726_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hiroshi Yoshida "El Capitan, 1925" Print: Hiroshi Yoshida (1876–1950) was a Japanese painter and woodblock printmaker known for his exquisite landscapes and scenes of nature, which combined traditional Japanese printmaking techniques with W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8622/332219/179183894_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717428844)
![Rare Yoshitoshi Japanese Woodblock Print Album, Fan Tokaido, 1865: Japanese woodblock print album entitled Fifty-Three Stations of the Fan (Suehiro Gojusan-tsugi), or Fan Tokaido, 1865. Fifty-four (54) vertical oban prints including the title page and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370179_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Hasui Kawase - "Zojoji Temple in Shiba, 1925" Print: Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) was a prominent Japanese artist renowned for his woodblock prints, particularly his landscape prints of Japan. He played a crucial role in the shin-hanga (new print) movemen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8622/332219/179183275_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717428844)
![Paul Jacoulet, Woodblock Prints (10): PAUL JACOULET (French, 1896-1960) Group of ten Japanese woodblock prints, 1940s Paper. Each signed in pencil along with a unique stamped seal. Each is an edition of either 250Â or 350.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3822/332295/179261926_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698419)
![Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Moon at Magome, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Moon at Magome, 20th C, Woodblock Print, inscribed lower left, stamped lower right, signed and stamped in plate low](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Kawase Hasui "Full Moon in Magome, 1930" Print: Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) was a Japanese artist known for his mastery of the woodblock print medium, particularly his landscape prints of Japan. He was one of the leading artists of the shin-hanga ("](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8622/332219/179183903_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717428844)
![Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): May: Artist/Title: Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): May Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print image measures 7 3/4 X 10 3/4 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent, never framed c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448727_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hiroto Norikane (B. - 1948): Peace: Artist/Title: Hiroto Norikane (B. - 1948): Peace Date: 2022 Medium: Etching Edition: Limited Edition #7/50 Size/Format: The print image measures 5 3/4 X 16 1/2 inches plus margins Condition: The print](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Tokuriki: Shimbara Sumiya: Artist: Tomikichirô TOKURIKI (1902-1999) Subject: Shimbara Sumiya Series: Kyoraku Jû-ni-dai no uchi (Twelve Views of Kyoto) Publisher: Self Seal: Romi Date: c. 1970 Format: ôban, 35 x 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hiroshi Yoshida "Niagara Falls, 1925" Offset Lithograph: Hiroshi Yoshida (1876–1950) was a Japanese painter and woodblock printmaker known for his mastery of the ukiyo-e tradition and his innovative contributions to the shin-hanga ("new print") movement.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8622/332219/179183833_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717428844)
![TADASHI NAKAYAMA, TWO WOODBLOCK PRINTS OF HORSES SIGNED T. NAKAYAMA, C 1970: Tadashi Nakayama (Japanese 1927-2014) Two woodblock prints of horses, color woodblock on paper, each pencil signed T. Nakayama, editions of 85, c 1970 Larger, Framed: Ht: 13" Wd: 10 3/8" Larger: Ht: 7](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/380/331777/178984771_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717105877)
![A Group of Seven Japanese Color Woodblock Prints: each framed under acrylic Frames: three 21 x 16 1/2 in., two 22 1/2 x 17 1/2, one 21 1/2 x 16 3/4 in., one 19 1/2 x 16 in. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Larry Mendelson, Encino, CA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/333174/179861609_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718235157)
![SUMMERS, Carol (American, 1925-2016) Nurpur. Bundi. Mankot....: SUMMERS, Carol (American, 1925-2016) Nurpur. Bundi. Mankot. Three Woodblock prints on Japanese Paper. Three Framed Prints. Circa 1980. Color woodblock on paper. Signed, titled and numbered. Images: 12](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/330686/178765939_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716992685)
![Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui Bell Tower: Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957) Titled Bell Tower in Okayama. Measures 14 inches H x 9.25 W within matting, frame measures 19.75 x 13.75 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Woodblock Prints: Lot (3) early framed Japanese woodblock prints. One labeled verso "OKABE, on the Tokaido Road…by Hiroshige". Sights 14" x 9", overall 19" x 14".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210260_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Maruto-cho Town: Artist/Title: Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Maruto-cho Town Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print image measures 7 3/4 X 10 3/4 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent, ne](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448725_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![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 impres](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448737_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Utagawa TOYOKUNI (1769-1825): Actor in the role of a chivalrous man: Artist: Utagawa TOYOKUNI (1769-1825) Title: Actor in the role of a chivalrous man Publisher: Kaneko-ya Jimbei Date: 1800-1810 Medium: Woodblock print Size/Format: oban tate-e (c. 14 3/4" x 10 3/8") Co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448733_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Katsushika Hokusai. "Great Wave Off Kanagawa". Japanese woodblock print.: Katsushika Hokusai. "Great Wave Off Kanagawa". Japanese woodblock print.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787450_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Chizuko Yoshida Modernist Woodblock Print, Red Whirlpool, 1964: Yoshida Chizuko (Japan, 1924-2017)) abstract woodcut entitled Akai Uzumaki (Red Whirlpool), 1964. Titled in Japanese, pencil signed "Yoshida Chizuko," and editioned 32/50, low](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332539/179371950_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698500)
![Hokusai Katsushika. "Waterfall Penance". Original Japanese woodblock print. Very small loss left: Hokusai Katsushika. "Waterfall Penance". Original Japanese woodblock print. Very small loss left edge and top margin. Sheet size: 14.25 x 9.375in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Hasui Kawase. "Snow at Benten Shrine". 1929. Japanese woodblock print. Toning at edges. Sheet size:: Hasui Kawase. "Snow at Benten Shrine". 1929. Japanese woodblock print. Toning at edges. Sheet size: 10.75 x 15.5in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Kawase Hasui, Hachinohe Fukakuho, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Hachinohe Fukakuho, Woodblock Print, 20th Century, with inscriptions along right edge and lower left, stamped in pl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Frank Rappaport (Austrian / American, 1912-1989) Woodblock Printing Plate and Print Collection: Frank Rappaport (Austrian / American, 1912-1989) Woodblock Printing Plate and Print Collection (26) items including (2) pencil signed woodblocks matted behind glass in wood frames including 'Moslem Wo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331881_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Anonymous: Shini-e of Bando Shuka: Artist: UNKNOWN Subject: Shini-e of Bandô Shuka as an onnagata Signature: None Date: 1855 Format: ôban, 24.9 x 35.7 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and condition Reserve: $60.00 Shippin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Utagawa HIROSHIGE II (1829-1869): Kata Bay, Kishu (Kii) Province: Artist: Utagawa HIROSHIGE II (1829-1869) Title: Kata Bay, Kishu (Kii) Province Series: One hundred Views of Famous Places in the Provinces Publisher: Uo-ya Eikichi Date: c. 1859 (this impression, from](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448724_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hiroto Norikane (B. - 1948): Spring: Artist/Title: Hiroto Norikane (B. - 1948): Spring Date: 2009 Medium: Etching Edition: Limited Edition #30/100 Size/Format: The print image measures 4 5/8 X 5/1/2 inches plus margins Condition: The pri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448728_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Prints, Paul Jacoulet: (lot of 3) Paul Jacoulet (French, 1896-1960), "Vieil Aino," "L'Etoile de Gobi, Mongole," and "Les Perles, Mandchoukuo," woodblock prints in colors, each pencil signed and stamped, sight (for each): 15](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/332771/179533914_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788980)
![Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui Rain: Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957) Titled Rain at Shinagawa, Ryoshimachi. Measures 14 inches H x 9.25 W within matting, frame measures 19.75 x 13.75 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255823_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Lillian Miller, Rain Blossoms, 1928, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Lillian Miller (American, 1895-1943), Rain Blossoms, 1928, Woodblock Print, with artist's stamp in block lower left, signed and dated, with dedication l](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Paul Jacoulet Woodcut, Apres la Danse, Celebs, 1940: Paul Jacoulet (France/Japan, 1902-1960) shin hanga Japanese woodblock print depicting a woman in an ornate costume who reclines before a tropical beach landscape - identified as Celebes, also kno](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370181_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Kawase Hasui, Yumoto Spa, Nikko, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Yumoto Spa, Nikko, 20th C, Woodblock Print, inscription along left edge, stamped lower right, signed and stamped in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394380_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Kawase Hasui - Mt. Fuji from Narusawa Woodblock: Size: 10 3/8" x 15 1/4" Condition: Very good Artist Bio: Kawase Hasui was a renowned Japanese artist known for his exquisite woodblock prints, particularly of landscapes and scenes of traditional Japa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331555/178871916_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717010513)
![Toshi Yoshida: Opus No. 11: Artist: Tôshi YOSHIDA (1911-1995) Subject: No. 11 Publisher: Self, limited edition Signature: Tôshi Yoshida in pencil Date: 1952 Format: dai-ôban, 26.2 x 39.5 cm Condition: Fine impress](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hokushu: Kajiwara Heizo Kobai Tazuna: Artist: Shunkôsai HOKUSHU (active 1810-1832) Subject: Nakamura Utaemon III as Kajiwara Heizô (r); Asao Kuzaemon I as Seigaishi Rokurôdayû and Natamura Matsue III as his daughter Ko](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448738_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Kunio Kaneko (B. - 1949): Happy Kimono 2: Artist/Title: Kunio Kaneko (B. - 1949): Happy Kimono 2 Date: 2002 Medium: Woodblock Print Edition: Limited Edition #138/150 Size/Format: The print image measures 8 1/4 X 8 5/8 inches plus margins Cond](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448757_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
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![Six Henry Sugimoto internment-inspired woodblock prints exceeded expectations at District Auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/175302479_1_x.jpg)
Six Henry Sugimoto internment-inspired woodblock prints exceeded expectations at District Auction
SEATTLE — A small but important six-piece collection of woodcut prints by Henry Sugimoto (1900-1990) came to market at District Auction April 14 as part of its Fine Art, Mid-Century Furniture, and Decor sale. Estimated modestly at $75-$150, the circa-1965 black-and-white prints documenting his time in World War II-era Japanese internment camps all soared, with […]
![Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/174401771_1_x.jpg)
Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, April 10, launching at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale of Japanese Woodblock Prints, featuring 87 lots of works from Tokuriki, Masao Ebina, the Utagawa School, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. First among the highlights is Bakufu Ohno’s (1888-1976) 1950 print […]
![Jasper52 presents Japanese woodblock prints, Dec. 28](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screen-Shot-2022-12-21-at-3.07.30-PM-1.png)
Jasper52 presents Japanese woodblock prints, Dec. 28
NEW YORK – Works by Ishiwata Koitsu and Ray Morimura will jockey for top-lot status at Jasper52’s next auction of Japanese Woodblock Prints, which will be held on Wednesday, December 28, starting at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
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Exclusive Japanese Woodblock Prints Auction in New York, March 4
NEW YORK – On Monday, March 4, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct an Exclusive Japanese Woodblock Prints Auction. As you might expect, the sale is tightly curated, featuring just 51 lots. Artists whose works appear in the auction lineup include Sofu Matsuno; Eijiro Kobayashi; Ohara Koson; Toshi Yoshida; Shoda Koho; Tsukioka Kogyo; […]