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Experience a piece of history with this authentic 19th-century Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, illustrating 'Kanadehon Chūshingura' (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers). Measuring 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, this print showcases the remarkable artistry typical of the era, albeit with noted imperfections. The print exhibits significant age-related toning and soiling throughout. There are visible pinholes, particularly along the left margin, numerous wrinkles and creases across the surface, and a noticeable stain in the upper right corner. Minor edge wear is evident, including a small paper loss in the lower right corner. This piece retains the historical context of its creation, being an authentic work of the renowned Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), who was celebrated for his contributions to kabuki actor portraits and vibrant compositions during the 19th century. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of Ukiyo-e art.
Checkout & Payment:
After the auction you can checkout two ways: Pay the invoice via Live Auctioneers/Proxibid or pay via the Lodestar Auctions website. Credit card fees apply both ways. 2.9% & $0.30 (4.4% & $0.30 international) through Lodestar Auctions and 4-5% through Live Auctioneers/Proxibid . Lodestar Auctions collects 7% sales tax for Illinois residents only. Live Auctioneers/Proxibid collects sales tax for most states. Check with them for sales rates for your state. Any unpaid items will be automatically charged by Live Auctioneers/Proxibid three days after end of auction. At checkout pay for the item only, shipping will be billed later. See below for shipping options to choose at checkout.
Shipping:
Pick up and buyer arranged shipping is always welcome. We offer in-house shipping for items that can ship through common carrier. All items will be professionally packed at a reasonable rate. If you paid for the item via Lodestar Auctions or Proxibid we will have your items packaged and send you a link to choose and pay for shipping on the Lodestar Auctions Website.
**Important** Live Auctioneers has their own shipping program. We find it to be very expensive and slow. This is the rate you see advertised when bidding. We do not recommend using them. If you do use them you must checkout via Live Auctioneers and choose LiveShip at checkout. If you pay via Live Auctioneers and want our In-house shipping you must choose self-arranged shipping at checkout. If you checkout via Lodestar Auctions this does not apply. I apologize if this is confusing, Live Auctioneers purposely arranged it this way to push their own overpriced shipping service. We are not happy about this and are trying to make it work.
Issues:
All items sold as is. We do our best to describe accurately and take plenty of non-touched up photos to best represent the item. Any lost or damaged item due to shipping must go through the carriers. Buyer pays any return shipping costs regardless of situation.
Thanks for your patronage and happy bidding!
Experience a piece of history with this authentic 19th-century Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, illustrating 'Kanadehon Chūshingura' (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers). Measuring 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, this print showcases the remarkable artistry typical of the era, albeit with noted imperfections. The print exhibits significant age-related toning and soiling throughout. There are visible pinholes, particularly along the left margin, numerous wrinkles and creases across the surface, and a noticeable stain in the upper right corner. Minor edge wear is evident, including a small paper loss in the lower right corner. This piece retains the historical context of its creation, being an authentic work of the renowned Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), who was celebrated for his contributions to kabuki actor portraits and vibrant compositions during the 19th century. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of Ukiyo-e art.
Checkout & Payment:
After the auction you can checkout two ways: Pay the invoice via Live Auctioneers/Proxibid or pay via the Lodestar Auctions website. Credit card fees apply both ways. 2.9% & $0.30 (4.4% & $0.30 international) through Lodestar Auctions and 4-5% through Live Auctioneers/Proxibid . Lodestar Auctions collects 7% sales tax for Illinois residents only. Live Auctioneers/Proxibid collects sales tax for most states. Check with them for sales rates for your state. Any unpaid items will be automatically charged by Live Auctioneers/Proxibid three days after end of auction. At checkout pay for the item only, shipping will be billed later. See below for shipping options to choose at checkout.
Shipping:
Pick up and buyer arranged shipping is always welcome. We offer in-house shipping for items that can ship through common carrier. All items will be professionally packed at a reasonable rate. If you paid for the item via Lodestar Auctions or Proxibid we will have your items packaged and send you a link to choose and pay for shipping on the Lodestar Auctions Website.
**Important** Live Auctioneers has their own shipping program. We find it to be very expensive and slow. This is the rate you see advertised when bidding. We do not recommend using them. If you do use them you must checkout via Live Auctioneers and choose LiveShip at checkout. If you pay via Live Auctioneers and want our In-house shipping you must choose self-arranged shipping at checkout. If you checkout via Lodestar Auctions this does not apply. I apologize if this is confusing, Live Auctioneers purposely arranged it this way to push their own overpriced shipping service. We are not happy about this and are trying to make it work.
Issues:
All items sold as is. We do our best to describe accurately and take plenty of non-touched up photos to best represent the item. Any lost or damaged item due to shipping must go through the carriers. Buyer pays any return shipping costs regardless of situation.
Thanks for your patronage and happy bidding!
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Original 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada, 'Kanadehon Chūshingur
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Japanese Woodblock Prints 18th Century to Modern
May 08, 2026 6:00 PM EDTGurnee, IL, United States
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