![KUNIAKI, Ipposai (1835-88): Sumo wrestling frogs: Artist: KUNIAKI, Ipposai (1835-88) Title: Sumo wrestling frogs Date: c. 1870s-90s Medium: sumi (black ink) on paper. Size/Format: 4 x 9 inches Description: The brush drawing depicts two frogs engaged](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
Japanese Antiques
![KUNIAKI, Ipposai (1835-88): Sumo wrestling frogs: Artist: KUNIAKI, Ipposai (1835-88) Title: Sumo wrestling frogs Date: c. 1870s-90s Medium: sumi (black ink) on paper. Size/Format: 4 x 9 inches Description: The brush drawing depicts two frogs engaged](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Kogyo: Nogaku Zue, Oharagoku: Artist: KOGYO Subject: Ôharagokû Series: Nôgaku Zue Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi Signature: Kogyo with seal Date: 1899 Format: ôban, 36.7 x 25 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and condition, sm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331816/178999281_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530659)
![Bairei: Running Brook: Artist: BAIREI Subject: Running Brook Series: Bairei Gadan Publisher: Unsodo Seal: Bairei Date: 1913 Format: chûban, 26 x 21.6 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and condition, slight handling wrin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331816/178999275_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530659)
![Occupied Japan Cup and Saucer Cherub and Children Motif: Occupied Japan cup and saucer. Cherub and children design. Saucer measures 4.75". Cup measures 2.25" tall. Domestic shipping $10.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/176944351_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Toshikata: Sunset: Artist: Mizuno TOSHIKATA (1866-1908) Subject: Sunset Series: Sanjû Rokkasen (Thirty-six Selected Beauties) Publisher: Akiyama Buemon Signature: Toshikata Date: 1893 Format: ôban, 24 x 36 cm Conditio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331816/178999238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530659)
![Kogyo: Nogaku Zue, Tsuchi Guruma: Artist: Tsukioka KOGYO Subject: Tsuchi Guruma Series: Nôgaku Zue Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi Signature: Kôgyo Date: February 5, 1899 Format: ôban yoko-e, 36.3 x 24.2 cm Condition: Fine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448806_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Umetaro Azechi (1902 - 1999): Bird and Flowers: Artist/Title: Umetaro Azechi (1902 - 1999): Bird and Flowers Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print image measures 4 1/4 X 4 5/8 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent, never](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448781_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Umetaro Azechi (1902 - 1999): Volcano: Artist/Title: Umetaro Azechi (1902 - 1999): Volcano Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print measures 4 1/2 X 5 inches Condition: The print is in excellent, never framed condition. It is sealed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448772_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Masao Ebina: Genji, Ch. 9, Aoi: Artist: Masao EBINA (act. 1950s) Subject: Chapter 9. Aoi Series: Genji Monogatari Publisher: Yamada Shoin Signature: Masao Date: 1953 Format: ôban, 31.9 x 22.8 Condition: Fine impression, color a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448739_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Kazuhiko Sanmonji (B. - 1945): Pagoda Of Toji: Artist/Title: Kazuhiko Sanmonji (B. - 1945): Pagoda Of Toji Date: 1999 Medium: Woodblock Print Edition: Limited Edition #212/300 Size/Format: The print image measures 2 7/8 X 12 1/8 inches plus margin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448753_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Hand-Painted on Porcelain Geisha Asian Trinket Box: Asian silver tone box with a Geisha design on top. Hand painted. Unmarked. Measures 2.25" x 2.25" x 1.25". Domestic shipping $10.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/177066846_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Nobukazu: Benevolence: Emperor Nintoku: Artist: NOBUKAZU Yosai Subject: Benevolence: Emperor Nintoku Series: Collection of Figures Publisher: Hasegawa Sonokichi Signature: Yosai Nobukazu Date: 1898 Format: ôban, 24 x 36.4 cm Condition: Fin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331816/178999251_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530659)
![Hand-Painted Bird on Porcelain Asian Trinket Box: Asian silver tone box with a bird on branch design on top. Hand painted. Measures 3.25" x 3" x 1.25". Unmarked. Domestic shipping $10.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/177066847_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Kunisada: Actor as Bunraku Puppet: Artist: KUNISADA (1786-1865) Subject: Actor as Bunraku Puppet Publisher: Hori Takichi Signature: Toyokuni Date: 5/1857 Format: ôban, 25.2 x 36.2 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448804_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Rainy Day: Artist/Title: Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): Rainy Day 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/5584/332657/179448763_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): A Small Shrine: Artist/Title: Katsuyuki Nishijima (B. - 1945): A Small Shrine 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, nev](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448755_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Okura KOTO (fl. 1894-1904): Young girl engaged in embroidery: Artist: Okura KOTO (fl. 1894-1904) Title: Young girl engaged in embroidery Series: From a series of fan designs. Date: c. 1900 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: c. 9.55" x 10" Condition: Very good](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331816/178999242_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530659)
![Fumio Kitaoka: Boats on Beach: Artist: Fumio KITAOKA (1918-2007) Subject: Boats on Beach Publisher: Self, artist proof Signature: Fumio Kitaoka in pencil Date: 1980 Format: 46.8 x 36.8 cm Condition: Fine impressions, color and cond](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331816/178999252_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530659)
![Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Kabuki Actors Ca. 1880s Utagawa Kunisada: Japanese Woodblock Kabuki actors 1880s, Utagawa Kunisada. Ships unframed, matting only. Printed by Kunchika. Artwork measures 8.5" x 6". Domestic Shipping $12.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175739910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Masao Ebina: Genji, Ch. 42, Niou-miya: Artist: Masao EBINA Subject: Chapter 42. Niou-miya Series: Genji Monogatari Publisher: Yamada Shoin Signature: Masao Date: 1953 Format: ôban, 31.9 x 22.8 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448809_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Masao Ebina: Genji, Ch. 40, Goho: Artist: Masao EBINA Subject: Chapter 40. Goho Series: Genji Monogatari Publisher: Yamada Shoin Signature: Masao Date: 1953 Format: ôban, 31.9 x 22.8 cm Condition: Fine impression, color and condi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448801_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Sugakudo: Jackdaw and Spotted Jumpseed: Artist: Nakayama SUGAKUDO (active 1850-1860) Subject: No. 34. Jackdaw and Spotted Jumpseed Series: Forty-eight Hawks Drawn from Life Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizô Signature: Sûgaku Date: 10/185](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448754_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
![Chinese Porcelain Figurine: Chinese porcelain figure. Marked China. Measures 6.5" tall. Domestic shipping $12.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/178077480_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Tokuriki: Irises, Heian Jingu Shrine: Artist: Tomikichirô TOKURIKI (1902-1999) Subject: Irises, Heian Jingu Shrine Signature: T. Tokuriki in pencil, Tomi with seal Date: c. 1970s Format: shikishiban, 27.4 x 30 cm Condition: Fine impr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332657/179448785_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142737)
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![Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/179220002_1_x.jpg)
Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27
DALLAS — Heritage Auctions is selling the Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints on Thursday, June 27. Ruth Nelkin of Stamford, Connecticut and New York City collected across a wide variety of different disciplines, from Fabergé to French art glass. However, her primary passion was for ukiyo-e, the Japanese artform that has captivated Western eyes […]
![Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/176976035_1_x.jpg)
Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a 320-lot sale titled Gilded Enamel: Cloisonne Art, Vases, & More. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The sale highlights all spotlight examples from Japan, including those dating to the Meiji period. First among them […]
![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 […]
![Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/621.png)
Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions marked a major milestone of its own with its New Years Antique Toy Extravaganza on January 13, selling nearly $1.3 million across 723 lots and notching its first million-plus toy sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. “In our ten-year history we’ve had other million-dollar-plus auctions, but this was our […]