(attr. to) YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904) - Ten finished preparatory drawings of a late 16th century

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Artist:(attr. to) YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904)

Title:Ten finished preparatory drawings of a late 16th century revenge story.

Date:c. 1850s-60s

Medium:Black ink (sumi) on paper.

Size/Format:chubon (6 1/4" x 7 7/8")

Description:Ten pages of preparatory drawings ('hanshita-e'), - two single-page and eight double-page illustrations -, including the text, for an illustrated Japanese book about the late 16th century revenge story depicting the fight between Hideyoshi Toyotomi's successor, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Mitsunari Ishida in the year 1600. Ieyasu's victory was the beginning of the reign of the Tokugawa family which lasted for over 350 years. - Surviving preliminary drawings of illustrated Japanese books are EXTREMELY RARE, in fact much rarer than those of single sheet prints!

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Generally in fine condition, except for occasional fox marks. The drawings are mounted on thin, slightly larger Japanese paper.

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(attr. to) YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904) - Ten finished preparatory drawings of a late 16th century

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Japanese Woodblock Prints

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YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904) - Musashi taking a sword lesson: Artist:YOSHIIKU, Utagawa ( 1833-1904)Title:Musashi taking a sword lessonSeries: Mirror Of Our Country's SwordmanshipDate:c.1870sMedium:Black ink (sumi) on paper.Size/Format:oban triptych; c. 14 1/8"

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Kubota BEISEN (1852-1906) - At the Flower Market: Artist:Kubota BEISEN (1852-1906)Title:At the Flower MarketSeries: Published in the art magazine: Bijutsu sekai ('World Art')Date:Early 1890sMedium:Watercolor drawing, signed: BeisenSize/Format:c. 7

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School of Matsumura KEIBUN (attr. to) - Raftsman: Artist:School of Matsumura KEIBUN (attr. to)Title:RaftsmanSeries: Preparatory drawing, most likely for an illustrated book.Date:early 19th c.Medium:Drawing in black ink and color on

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Suzuki NANREI (1775-1844) - Bird Sitting on a Branch: Artist:Suzuki NANREI (1775-1844)Title:Bird Sitting on a BranchSeries: A 'fumpon' (large preparatory drawing for a painting, most likely for a 'kakemono').Date:Early 19th century.Medium:Sumi (black

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UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806) - Couple: Artist:UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806)Title:CoupleSeries: From a group of half oban-sized designs. - RARE.Date:c. 1803 (here: printed later)Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:6.5 x 15 inches Reserve:

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SHUNCHÔ, Katsukawa (fl. 1780-1800) - Couple: Artist:SHUNCHo, Katsukawa (fl. 1780-1800)Title:CoupleSeries: Thirty-six Encounters of Love-making'Date:c. 1790-95Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:koban (c. 4" x 6" / 10.5 x 15 cms) Reserve: $390.00

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Wang Bing (b.1961) - Mythical Ox: Artist:Wang Bing (b.1961)Title:Mythical OxPublisher:Self-published; limited edition no. # 106/300.Date:1993 (in pencil)Medium:Woodblock print: black oil color printed on thin, handmade Anhui

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Wang Bing (b.1961) - Spiritual Journey: Artist:Wang Bing (b.1961)Title:Spiritual JourneyPublisher:Self-published; limited edition no. # 31/300.Date:1993 (in pencil)Medium:Woodblock print: black oil color printed on thin, handmade Anhui

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HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797-1858) - Wild Duck Beneath Snow-laden Reeds: Artist:HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797-1858)Title:Wild Duck Beneath Snow-laden ReedsPublisher:Date:early-1830s (the original edition; this print made from recut blocks in the 20th century)Medium:woodblock

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HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797-1858) - Morning Glories and Grasshopper: Artist:HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797-1858)Title:Morning Glories and GrasshopperPublisher:Date:c. 1855 (the original edition; this impression made from recut blocks in the 20th century)Medium:woodblock

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(after) Shunshô & Bunchô - Ehon butai ogi (complete in 3 volumes): Artist:(after) Shunsho & BunchoTitle:Ehon butai ogi (complete in 3 volumes)Series: ('Portraits of Edo Actors on Fans')Date:1770 (this: facsimile editon of 1917)Medium:Woodblock printed illustrated

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UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806) - The courtesan Miyahito of the Ogi-ya: Artist:UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806)Title:The courtesan Miyahito of the Ogi-yaDate:c. 1790s (the original edition; this impression made from recut blocks in the 20th century)Medium:Woodblock

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UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806) - The courtesan Wakame of the Tama-ya: Artist:UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806)Title:The courtesan Wakame of the Tama-yaDate:c. 1790s (the original edition; this impression made from recut blocks in the 20th century)Medium:Woodblock

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UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806) - Ohisa, the tea-house servant and Okita, the waitress: Artist:UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806)Title:Ohisa, the tea-house servant and Okita, the waitressPublisher:Tsuta-ya JuzaburoDate:c. 1793 (the original edition; these impressions made from recut blocks

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attr. to KIYONAGA, Torii (1552-1815) - Three women on a verandah: Artist:attr. to KIYONAGA, Torii (1552-1815)Title:Three women on a verandahDate:c. 1790s (the original edition; this impression made from recut blocks in the 20th century)Medium:Woodblock

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Ikeda EISEN - Pensive: Artist:Ikeda EISENTitle:PensiveDate:1830-55s (the original edition; this impression made from recut blocks in the 20th century)Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:oban (c.15 x 10 inches)Description:An

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UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806) - Courtesan and her kamuro: Artist:UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806)Title:Courtesan and her kamuroDate:c. 1790s (the original edition; this impression made from recut blocks in the 20th century)Medium:Woodblock

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Ikeda EISEN - Mariko, station no. #21 on the Tokaido road: Artist:Ikeda EISENTitle:Mariko, station no. #21 on the Tokaido roadSeries: Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido, each with a beautiful woman' (Bijin Tokaido)Date:1855-42 (the original edition; this

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UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806) - Painting the lips: Artist:UTAMARO, Kitagawa (1750-1806)Title:Painting the lipsDate:c. 1790s (the original edition; this impression made from recut blocks in the 20th century)Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:oban (c.

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