July 7 auction explores innovative Japanese woodblock prints

Hiroto Norikane, ‘Shoji 19, Dried Persimmons,’ estimated at $600-$700
Hiroto Norikane, ‘Shoji 19, Dried Persimmons,’ estimated at $600-$700
Hiroto Norikane, ‘Shoji 19, Dried Persimmons,’ estimated at $600-$700

NEW YORK – Japanese woodblock prints have a long and storied history that is rightly tangled up in the genre of Japanese art known as ukiyo-e, which flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. The powerful allure of the best examples still casts a spell, just like they did on the Impressionists, the post-Impressionists, and generations of artists who followed. Their innovative compositions, appealing coloration, and intriguing subject matter continue to draw new collectors.

On July 7, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will host a 95-lot sale of Japanese Woodblock Prints. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ancient arms, armor & antiquities victorious at Hermann Historica

Circa-1560 black and white half armor for a man-at-arms, which sold for €31,250
Circa-1560 black and white half armor for a man-at-arms, which sold for €31,250
Circa-1560 black and white half armor for a man-at-arms, which sold for €31,250

MUNICH – Excellent prices were achieved in all specialist areas represented by Hermann Historica GmbH during its May and June auctions. From an Egyptian wooden statuette to the most delicate lace-trimmed imperial garments to colossal 1930s vehicles, the lots on offer met with considerable interest. And so, from May 26-28;  June 1 and 2; and from June 21 to 25, the auction house’s international clientele enjoyed exceptionally gratifying sales.

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Walters Art Museum receives $2.5M and collection of majolica

Majolica pedestal stand for jardiniere by the Minton Ceramics Manufactory, 1876, gift of Deborah and Philip English. Courtesy of the Walters Art Museum.
Majolica pedestal stand for jardiniere by the Minton Ceramics Manufactory, 1876, gift of Deborah and Philip English. Courtesy of the Walters Art Museum.
Majolica pedestal stand for jardiniere by the Minton Ceramics Manufactory, 1876, gift of Deborah and Philip English. Courtesy of the Walters Art Museum.

BALTIMORE — The Walters Art Museum has received a $2.5 million gift from Baltimore art collectors Deborah and Philip English to endow and hire a new curator to specialize in the areas of decorative arts, design, and material culture. In addition, the Englishes committed to donating more than 500 objects in their collection of majolica to the museum.

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