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Toyohara Kunichika Antique 1871 Woodblock Actor S. Toyohara Kunichika, Actors Bando Shuka (Bando Mitsugoro VI) and Ichimura Kakitsu IV in an Imagined Version of a Climactic Scene? In the Play Konezumi no Chuji (Mitate Konezumi no Chuji kyokuba). Image Size: 14″ X 9 5/8″. Framed: 21.5″ X 17.25″. Condition: Affixed at the top only to the mat. Tiny tear at the upper left [please see image]. Also, one needle point upper left [please see image]. Otherwise good antique condition. Please if you know more about this print please let us know. We have handled valuble antique Japaanese woodblock prints before but we’re not a true expert in the field. Please allow images to serve as part of the description. We still offer the same Guarantee on all our items & services. Our motto is Happy Business. Thank you for visiting and shopping with us.

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Antique Japanese Woodblock Kuniyoshi Print Actor Bando Mitsugoro IV Sadaka 1833. Original 19th Century Utagawa Antique Japanese Woodblock Kuniyoshi Print Actor Bando as Mitsugoro IV Sadaka, 1833. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798- 1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. He was a member of the Utagawa school. The range of Kuniyoshi’s subjects included many genres: landscapes, women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of legendary samurai heroes. His artwork incorporated aspects of Western representation in landscape painting and caricature. Condition: Very good condition. Colors are fresh, mild fading and rubbing commensurate with age and use. Conservation tape on verso. 13 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches. Unless described as being new, the items for sale are vintage or used and it may show evidence of wear. The description refers to the overall condition and details. We try to describe the items to the best of our ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. With tracking and careful, sturdy packing, we try to recycle when possible. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!

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Antique Japanese Woodblock Kuniyoshi Print Actor Bando Mitsugoro IV Sadaka 1833. Original 19th Century Utagawa Antique Japanese Woodblock Kuniyoshi Print Actor Bando as Mitsugoro IV Sadaka, 1833. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798- 1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. He was a member of the Utagawa school. The range of Kuniyoshi’s subjects included many genres: landscapes, women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of legendary samurai heroes. His artwork incorporated aspects of Western representation in landscape painting and caricature. Condition: Very good condition. Colors are fresh, mild fading and rubbing commensurate with age and use. Conservation tape on verso. 13 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches. Unless described as being new, the items for sale are vintage or used and it may show evidence of wear. The description refers to the overall condition and details. We try to describe the items to the best of our ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. With tracking and careful, sturdy packing, we try to recycle when possible. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!

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Detail : Binding hole / Slight soiling. Toyokuni III was a student of Toyokuni and called himself Kunisada. In 1882, he was named Toyokuni 2nd generation (actually Toyokuni 3rd generation). Toyokuni 3rd generation was a student of Toyokuni and took the name Kunisada. He had a reputation for his depiction of people, especially actors and beauties, and was so powerful and influential that he dominated the Ukiyo-e world at the time. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ken.japan” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Primary Material: Paper
• Type: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Color: Multi-Color
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1862
• Maker: ToyokuniⅢ

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Woodblock Print of Actor Bandô Mitsugorô VII in a yakko role in a print by Natori Shunsen, ca. Publisher: Signed Shunsen with artists seal Shunsen, publisher’s seal Watanabe (Watanabe Shozaburo), ca. Image Size: 14 ¾ x 9 ¾ (37.5cm x 24.8cm) + margins as shown. Watanabe Color Print Company, 9, Nishi 8-chome Ginza, Tokyo. I have the original receipt. Natori Shunsen was the last ukiyo-e artist making actor portraits in traditional manner and one of the major artists of the Shin Hanga movement. His life took a most tragic end. In 1960 the artist and his wife committed suicide at the grave of their deceased daughter. Condition: Two adhesive stains on the left margin and a bubble-like stain or discoloration on the bottom left margin. I do not see any foxing or other discoloration anywhere on the face of the print. This print has been in a glassed frame in a closed case in controlled storage for 50 years. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Comments about the actor. Bandô Mitsugorô VII was an excellent dancer, nicknamed ” The God of Dance” (” Odori no Kamisama ” in Japanese) and stage partner of. In great dances like the 2 famous. Was another of his fields of excellence. Bandô Mitsugorô VII’s best roles : Tadanobu. Rokkasen Sugata no Irodori. Kotobuki Soga no Taimen. “, the leading roles of the dances “. Yakko: Low-ranking footman serving a high-ranking samurai. They lead their Lord cortege to free the streets with their spears when he travels in the country. They are key roles in many Kabuki dramas, helping either the hero or the villain of the play and they are at the center of many famous. Yakko’s costumes are always colorful and they often put on. There have been ten generations of the Bandô Mitsugorô line of Kabuki actors from 1766 to 2015. The item “Vintage 1952 Natori Shunsen ukiyo-e Woodblock Print of Actor Bandô Mitsugorô VII” is in sale since Sunday, June 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “qengineer970″ and is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Monaco, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1952
• Primary Material: Standard ukiyo-e and surimono paper made from kôzo
• Maker: Watanabe (Watanabe Shozaburo)
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Color: Polychrome
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

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Woodblock Print of Actor Bando Hikosaburo VII as Benkei, S Watanabe by Natori Shunsen, ca 1952. Publisher: Signed Shunsen with artists seal Shunsen, publisher’s seal Watanabe (Watanabe Shozaburo), ca. Image Size: 14 ¾ x 9 7/8 (37.5cm x 25cm) + margins as shown. Watanabe Color Print Company, 9, Nishi 8-chome Ginza, Tokyo. I have the original receipt. Natori Shunsen was the last ukiyo-e artist making actor portraits in traditional manner and one of the major artists of the Shin Hanga movement. His life took a most tragic end. In 1960 the artist and his wife committed suicide at the grave of their deceased daughter. Condition: Slight adhesive stain on upper left corner (one of three adhesive stains on the back of the top margin) and another stain or discoloration in the left margin about 1/3 down form the top. I do not see any foxing or other discoloration anywhere on the face of the print. This print has been in a glassed frame in a closed case in controlled storage for 50 years. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Comments about the actor. Held the name of. From October 1942 to September 1955. The item “Vintage 1952 Natori Shunsen ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Actor Bando Hikosaburo VII” is in sale since Sunday, June 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “qengineer970″ and is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Monaco, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1952
• Primary Material: Standard ukiyo-e and surimono paper made from kôzo
• Maker: Watanabe (Watanabe Shozaburo)
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Color: Polychrome
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

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