Chikanobu: Japanese artistic xylography, 19th century

Toyohara Chikanobu (Japanese, 1838-1912), from "Ladies of Chiyoda Palace", woodblock print, 19th c, print: 13.5"h x 9"w, mat: 19"h x 13"w

Toyohara Chikanobu, Japanese, 1838-1912. A triptych comprised of three late 19th century woodblock prints, titled "Cherry Blossoms at Night". Slight toning and foxing, paper with ripples and some crea

An antique Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912) Japanese woodblock print depicting a courtesan composing poetry. Housed in wood frame with mat behind glass. Sight: 13" x 9"

19th Century Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Titled "Nine Tailed Fox" By "Toyohara Chikanobu" Circa 1886. See photos for details as part of description. Excellent vintage condition. Print is attached

19th Century Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Titled "New Year's Celebration Beauty with Sake" By Toyohara Chikanobu. See photos for details as part of description. Excellent vintage condition. Measur

19th Century Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Titled "Emperor Nintoku - Azuma Nishiki Chuya Kurabe" By Toyohara Chikanobu. See photos for details as part of description. Excellent vintage condition. P

19th century Japanese print of a beauty shin bijin, signed "Toyohara Chikanobu" Dimensions: 9.5" H x 13.5" W; 

Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Night of the Garden Publisher: No seal Date: late 19th century Size: (L) 35.1 x 24, (C) 35.1 x 23.9, (R) 35.1 x 24 cm Ref: JG012305-2

(lot of 3) Japanese woodblock prints three triptychs, 19th century: Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786-1865), "Wedding Celebration"; Utagawa Kunitaka (active 1850s-1860s), kabuki print; Yoshu Chikanobu (1838-

Decorated with groups of figures engaged in artistic pursuits, four character signature of Yabu Meizan on the bottom, late 19th c. Height 1.5 inches.

Three man team with wealthy American in seat, circa 1880, a handcolored albumen photo on mount by Esaki Artistic Photographer , Asakusa Park, Tokyo. Note all the women gathered in the portico and behi

All framed, examples by Kunisada, Chikanobu, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi and Utamaro. All but the Utamaro are 19th century, it is a 20th century reproduction.  Dimensions: the frames range from 20"

Fine Japanese Boxwood Articulated Dragon/Ryu, 19th century. The wood dragon constructed of numerous parts joined inside of the body, the head carved with horns and fitted with a hinged jaw opening to

East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. A bronze articulated model of a lobster, signed on the underside of its carapace. Meticulously constructed of numerous ham

Pair important Japanese 19th century Shibayama vases with stand, the vase decorated with ivory, mother of pearl and lacquer to depict fairy tale scene, signed by artist (minor losses, 25.75"Hx8"dia ea

East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. A bronze articulated model of a lobster, with a signature on the underside of its carapace. Meticulously constructed of nu

Lot of two Netsukes. Japan. 19th century. A contortionist inside a box signed Masatomoto carved in wood. A fruit pit carved with relief decoration of abalone shells. 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" respectively.

An important large Japanese 19th century satsuma bowl painted with immortals, signed, 5.2"Hx12.25"dia

Carved wooden Netuske. Japan. 19th century. Turtle on a lotus pad. Signed. Tadakazu. 2". Crack. All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)

Pair 19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquer Rectangular Stands well formed as small tables with a double pierced waist, the gilt edges reinforced with small gilt bronze decorations and corners, tops in bl

Antique Noragi Farmer’s Coat, Boro, Japan, 19th century. Size: 46'' x 44.25'' (117 x 112 cm).

A beautiful Japanese 19th century shakudu bronze covered censer decorated with phoenix in high relief, the handles in dragon motif, the top in qilin motif, rest on elaborately decorated flower and bir

Architectural element. Japan. 19th century. Head of a Shishi. Traces of painted details. 9" x 12-1/2". All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)

Large Japanese 19th century embroidery panel (61.75"x37.5") depicting portrait of Lohan in Lucite display case