![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)
![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)
![Joichi HOSHI print BLUE THICKET 1974: Original woodblock print BLUE THICKET by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) printed in 1974, framed and glazed. Excellent crisp print in perfect condition, silver metallic highlights, listed as plate 318 in JOI](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332495/179315767_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718131428)
![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)
![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)
![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 250 or 350.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3822/332295/179261926_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698419)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![SHIRO, Kasamatsu: Bird Cage: Artist: SHIRO, Kasamatsu Title: Bird Cage Publisher: Unsodo Date: 1957 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: oban yoko-e (14 1/2 x 9 3/3 in.) Condition: MINT. Reserve: $650.00 Shipping: Domestic: Fl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448766_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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![KUNINAO, Utagawa (1793-1854): Shinji ando yonpen ('Festival Lanterns - vol. IV): Artist: KUNINAO, Utagawa (1793-1854) Title: Shinji ando yonpen ('Festival Lanterns - vol. IV) Series: From a set of five manga-style books, by four different artists, published between 1829 and 1847.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448723_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)
![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)
![Paul Jacoulet Woodcut, Fleurs du Soir, Truck-Toloas, 1941: Paul Jacoulet (France/Japan, 1902-1960) shin hanga Japanese woodblock print depicting a woman in a pink dress who stands before a flowering tree by night and observes a spiderweb, the threads of which](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370182_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Paul Jacoulet, Woodblock Prints (2): PAUL JACOULET (French, 1896-1960) Pair of Japanese woodblock prints, 1940s Paper. Each signed in pencil along with a unique stamped seal. Each from an edition of 250. Overall, frame](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3822/332295/179261927_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698419)
![Japanese Two Laundresses Woodblock Print: Japanese Two Laundresses Woodblock Print on Paper, depicting two women in a garden washing and pounding clothes, marked lower right and upper left, black wood frame. 12.75" H x 9.5" W; frame: 22.5" H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029559_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![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)
![Ohara Koson "Kingfisher & Lotus Blossom" Woodblock: Ohara Koson (Japanese, 1877-1945), "Kingfisher with Lotus Blossom", Woodblock Print in Colors, circa 1920, signature seal to lower left, Kubutoya Gallery label to verso, gold-tone metal frame. Image:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/331761/178968674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717090433)
![Hasui: Fine Day at the Beach: Artist: HASUI Subject: Fine Day at Beach, Morozaki Seal: Hasui Date: 1930s Format: koban, 14 x 9.2 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and condition Reserve: $120.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448734_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)
![Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Afternoon: Artist/Title: Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Afternoon 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 fr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
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