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Anonymous - 2 prints: Couples

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Artist: Anonymous - 2 prints

Title:Couples

Series: From a series of shunga prints

Date:c. 1830s-50s

Medium:woodblock print

Size/Format:koban (c. 3.5" x 5")

Description:The print depicting a couple in a room is an 'EGOYOMI": a print with hidden calender dates, seen on the screen at left.

Condition:Good

Reserve: $290.00

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Anonymous - 2 prints: Couples

Lot 0071

Estimate $350-$400Apr 1, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

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Japanese Woodblock Prints

Apr 01, 2026 8:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

Keisai EISEN (1790-1848): Couple: Artist: Keisai EISEN (1790-1848)Title:CoupleSeries: from the illustrated shunga book: "Ehon Fuji no yuki" ('Snow Flakes from Mt. Fuji')Date:c. 1824Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:hanshibon (c. 8

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Wang Bing (b.1961): Mythical Ox: Artist: Wang Bing (b.1961)Title:Mythical OxSeries: Publisher: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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(after) HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797-1858): Blue Bird on a Branch of Flowering Plum: Artist: (after) HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797-1858)Title:Blue Bird on a Branch of Flowering PlumDate:early-1830s (the original edition; this print made from recut blocks in the 20th

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

5 days Left(after) HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797-1858): Morning Glories and Grasshopper

(after) Totoya HOKKEI (1790-1850): The Chinese hero Rochishin uprooting a willow tree.: Artist: (after) Totoya HOKKEI (1790-1850)Title:The Chinese hero Rochishin uprooting a willow tree.Series: from: The Five ElementsPublisher:Isakichi Tsumura, from the town of

5 days Left(after) Totoya HOKKEI (1790-1850): The Chinese hero Rochishin uprooting a willow tree.

(after) Hokusai (1760-1849): Puppeteer kneeling by a 'Go' board: Artist: (after) Hokusai (1760-1849)Title:Puppeteer kneeling by a 'Go' boardSeries: Publisher:Isakichi Tsumura, from the town of AkashiDate:1890sMedium:woodblock printSize/Format:shikishiban surimono

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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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Toshusai SHARAKU: The actor Tanimura Torazo as Washizuka Happenjii: Artist: Toshusai SHARAKUTitle:The actor Tanimura Torazo as Washizuka HappenjiiSeries: Publisher:Date:5/1794 (this a 20th century impression from recarved blocks)Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:oban

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Utagawa HIROSHIGE I (after): Fine Wind, Clear Morning: Artist: Utagawa HIROSHIGE I (after)Title:Fine Wind, Clear MorningSeries: Thirty-six Views of Mt. FujiDate:1829-33 (the original edition; this impression is made from recut blocks in the late 20th

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Toshi YOSHIDA: Hawaiian Fishes 'A': Artist: Toshi YOSHIDATitle:Hawaiian Fishes 'A'Medium:Woodblock printSize/Format:ôban (c. 10 1/2" x 15 3/4", each)Condition:Each: excellent impression, color and condition. Reserve: $790.00

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Kono BAIREI (1844-95): A Book of Drawings of Flowers and Birds by Bairei - complete in 2 vols.: Artist: Kono BAIREI (1844-95)Title:A Book of Drawings of Flowers and Birds by Bairei - complete in 2 vols.Publisher:Okura YasugoroDate:1899Medium:woodblock printsSize/Format:c. 14.5" x

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SOSEKI, Komori (fl. 1920s-30s): Two Goldfish: Artist: SOSEKI, Komori (fl. 1920s-30s)Title:Two GoldfishPublisher:Sakai & Kawaguchi (?)Date:1910s-20sMedium:woodblock printSize/Format:tanzaku (16" x 8 3/4")Condition:EXCELLENT impression and color;

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Kubota BEISEN (1851-1906): The "One Hundred Poets" card game.: Artist: Kubota BEISEN (1851-1906)Title:The "One Hundred Poets" card game.Date:1890sMedium:woodblock printSize/Format:chuban surimono (6.5 x 9.5 inches)Description:A very popular card game in Edo

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Okura KOTO (fl. 1894-1904): Two girls chasing fireflies: Artist: Okura KOTO (fl. 1894-1904)Title:Two girls chasing firefliesSeries: From a series of fan designs.Date:c. 1900Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:c. 9.55" x 10"Condition:Very good Reserve:

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Zeshin, Shibata (1807-91): Dark Noh Mask: 'Kojo': Artist: Zeshin, Shibata (1807-91)Title:Dark Noh Mask: 'Kojo'Date:1902Medium:woodblock printSize/Format:9 1/4" x 9 3/8"Description:A Noh mask: 'Kojo'. - This mask is rarely seen in a dark-colored

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Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964): Reading ('Dokusho'): Artist: Ishikawa TORAJI (1875-1964)Title:Reading ('Dokusho')Series: Ten Types of Female Nudes ('Rajo jisshu')Publisher:Ryokuso Gashitsu (= Ichikawa Toraji!)Date:1934Medium:Woodblock

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KUNIAKI, Ipposai (1835-88): Sumo wrestling frogs: Artist: KUNIAKI, Ipposai (1835-88)Title:Sumo wrestling frogsDate:c. 1870s-90sMedium:sumi (black ink) on paper.Size/Format:4 x 9 inchesDescription:The brush drawing depicts two frogs engaged in a

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(attr. To) NANGAKU, Watanabe (1767-.1815): A Shijo- and Nanga-style sketchbook: Artist: (attr. To) NANGAKU, Watanabe (1767-.1815)Title:A Shijo- and Nanga-style sketchbookSeries: Cloth-bound folding album in chitsu wrappers (see picture) containing 27 double-page, shijo- and

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