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Original color woodblock print, dated 1976. Signed in pencil lower right. Titled in pencil lower center. Numbered 19/100 lower left. Presented in matching frame as found. Visible image approximately 7.5″ × 7.5″ and frame is 7.75. Colors remain vibrant and display beautifully. This print came from a group of four Clifton Karhu woodblocks. I have left the piece in its original frame and have not attempted to remove it or perform any cleaning or restoration. There is some toning/discoloration visible around portions of the margins beneath the glass, as well as wear to the frame consistent with age. The print is being offered framed and exactly as found.

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(Mountain) Year: 1976 Medium: Original Japanese. (woodblock print) Edition: 2/100 (pencil-signed, numbered, and titled by the artist) Image Size: 7.75″ wide by 7.25″ tall (within mat). Condition: Very good with rich colors and crisp lines. Light mat toning in margins (common for vintage woodblocks), not affecting image. No tears, folds, or foxing. The frame is weathered, and the print needs to be recentered. Provenance: Private collection; acquired [insert origin if known]. Subject: Bold stylized depiction of Mt. Means “mountain” in Japanese, set against a striking red sky with geometric shadows across the slopes.

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Cliftn Karhu Japanese woodblock print 1979 titled HIMEJI CASTLE SPRING 11 out of an edition of 100. Excellent condition with very slight toning on the paper.

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Clifton Karhu Woodblock Print 1972 “Near Tekamachi, Kyoto”. 14/80 Multi-Color Round Image on Almost Square Mount. Plain Teak Wood Frame: 15.75″ Wide, 17″ High. Pencil Signed on front and back by artist. Beige Fabric Matting Surrounds Round Image. Image was never covered with glass and has color loss and needs restoration. Frame is in excellent Condition. Born: November 23, 1927, Duluth, MN. Died: March 24, 2007 (age 79 years), Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. Clifton Karhu was one of the most popular woodblock print artists. In the latter half of the 20th century. His works are in the permanent collection. Of the Harvard University Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, etc. Beautiful Piece well worth enhancing for future enjoyment and value. Non-Smoking and Pet-Free Storage. Weight Unpacked: 1 lb.

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Japanese Woodblock Print For the library of Kita, and for the library of Hamahata. SIZE IN INCHES: approx. 4 x 3 inches, and 3 x 4 inches. Exlibris is a book owner’s identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. He lived in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto from 1955 until his death in 2007. He was active as a painter in oil, watercolor and sumi before taking up woodblock prints in the early 1960s. A member of the Nihon Hanga Kyokai since 1964, Karhu had many solo shows throughout Japan. Some say that he became more Japanese than the native-born, wearing traditional attire as he walked the neighborhoods of his beloved city. He was the first foreign member of the Japan Print Association, and the President of the Kyoto chapter. Karhu used a rich blend of colors and a strong overprinting of black line that is quite distinct from earlier Japanese print styles. Most of his subjects were drawn from locations in and around Kyoto, and in particular he was fond of using architectural elements in his work. His prints often depict typical Japanese buildings, temples, rooftops and shops using bold lines, patterns and strong colors. Special effects and moods are also created with the use of light and shadow filtering across scenes. And though people are typically absent in Karhu’s work, there is always a feeling of human presence behind closed doors. Works by Clifton Karhu are held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Fogg Art Museum, Boston; the Minnesota Museum of Art; the Cincinnati Art Museum, ; Harvard University; the National Gallery of Australia; Japan Culture Institute; and the Kunst Museum, Salzburg, Austria among others. Please read before ordering. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan. So we’ll be late for the answering questions. Thank you for your understanding. International Buyers Please Note.

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Please note that there might be a delay to deliver items all over the world because of pandemic. 1972 Japanese art Original Woodblock Print / Signs Of Love “Crane” Signed and numbered by the artist 18/50 – NW172. Signs of Love – Creative Shunga woodblock print. This woodblock print is one of a series of 12 Shunga prints. It features a man and a woman engaged in a secret act, each depicting a different animal on the back of the woman’s kimono. American creative woodblock print artist. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. He has lived in Japan since 1955 and has continued to paint landscapes and buildings (mainly townhouses and teahouses). His graceful, magnificent, and unique works have won him many fans in Japan and abroad. His prints are called “creative woodblock print, ” and are characterized by the fact that he performs all the processes of woodblock printing alone: sketching, carving, and printing. The colors change each time depending on the way the woodblocks are layered, so it is not a printmaking process of making many identical prints. In addition, he destroys the woodblocks himself at the end of the process, so he cannot make new prints in the future, which makes his prints rare. Many fans also want his “Sumi-e” and “Kutani-ware”. Harvard University, the Minnesota Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the National Gallery of Australia have his works in their collections. Outside dimensions: 11.2″ W x 9.3″ H / 28.5cm x 23.5cm. Inside dimensions: 9.8″ W x 7.6″ H / 25cm x 19.2cm. Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it’s difficult to show all conditions by the photos. STAIN a little, CREASE a little. About colors of the photos. The color of the actual item may look different from the picture because of the lighting. The color on a photo can differ because of light, screen settings, personal color perception, etc. Please understand that we can’t control the varying light in different environments. Please read the description, check actual photos, and ask questions if doubts in advance. You can return item in 60 days after receiving an item. I accept free return. International Buyers – Please Note. From 1 July 2021, all commercial goods imported into the EU from a third country or third territory is subject to VAT irrespective of their value. I hope your understanding. Please be assured that we’ll do our best to deliver your items safely. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “reiwa-antique-collectible” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Inside dimensions: 9.8\
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Outside dimensions: 11.2\
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Age: 1972 (Showa 42)
• Primary Material: Mulberry Paper
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Weight: 10g
• Number: 18/50

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CLIFTON KARHU Book of Prints 1975 Woodblock Super Rare Clifton Karfu. A very rare antique print book, Original signed by CLIFTON KARHU. The condition is mint, which means that it is very good for antiques. Many print works are pasted. It’s a wonderful collection of works, it’s very valuable. The outer box has some scratches, the work is in a very beautiful state. Lots of additional photos, please contact me. Thank you for your watching. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. The item “CLIFTON KARHU Book of Prints 1975 Woodblock very Rare UNSODO Ukiyo-e signed” is in sale since Tuesday, August 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “2j-japan” and is located in Tokyo. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Mexico, Australia.

• Primary Material: Paper
• artist: CLIFTON KARFU
• Color: Red
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1975
• Maker: UNSODO

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HI and thx for viewing our small, yet high quality selection of Japanese woodblock prints and related items. This listing is for two unframed Japanese woodblock prints. Artist attribution is Clifton Karhu. The theme of these prints is a. Distant view of an island. Print is an oban size – see last image for measurements. Unframed – bleed through of ink on reverse complete. Very good condition – no tears/stains – portfolio is #3 in a series of 100. Please view the images to discern all the relevant details. Finally, please feel free to ask any questions. The item “Clifton Karhu TWO woodblock prints rare portfolio format pristine” is in sale since Saturday, October 30, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “chobi-one” and is located in Wilmette, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: Post-1940
• Primary Material: Paper
• Maker: clifton karhu
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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For sale is a Japanese woodblock print by Clifton Karhu, titled Window and Garden. This print is in a mat with backing cardboard and glue around the margins under the mat. Image size is 10″ by 10″, mat size is 17″ by 17″. The artist has signed in pencil and titled, dated 1981. Good condition, no issues. The item “CLIFTON KARHU-Japanese Woodblock Print-Window And Garden-1981″ is in sale since Monday, October 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “twogents” and is located in Redwood City, California. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guadeloupe, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Sri lanka, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Artist: Clifton Karhu
• Style: Asian
• Printing Technique: Woodblock Printing
• Medium: Woodcut & Block
• Features: Matted
• Subject: Gardens

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The title is “Evening Reflections”, dated 1973, 60/80, and pencil signed. The piece is in excellent condition, no creases or staining, brilliant colors. I found it in a folder, inside a box, inside a cool, dark attic, along with two others. Perfect conditions for storage! If you require more photos, please don’t hesitate to ask. I WILL BE LISTING TWO OTHER KARHU PRINTS FOUND AT THE SAME ESTATE. Feel free to message me with any questions. The item “Clifton Karhu’73 Evening Reflections Shin-Hanga Japanese Woodblock Print 1/3″ is in sale since Wednesday, May 19, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “digitarou-antiques” and is located in Tempe, Arizona. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan, Australia.

• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: Post-1940
• Primary Material: Paper
• Maker: Clifton Karhu
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Color: Multi-Color

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