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Formal Name: Nishijinnorimono-Shinzuan vol. Painter: Fuji Gyokushu, Kamisaka Sekka Tanaka Gekko etc. Year of publication: 1893. Contents: 10 pages of woodcut color illustrations. Size: 23.6×16cm(9.3×6.3 inch). Condition: Cover has light foxing, some staining, corners lightly creased and slightly rubbed, illustrated margins lightly foxed, corners lightly creased. As the title suggests, the book is a kimono design proposal for the Kyoto kimono industry, represented by Nisijin. These books were later taken over by Unsodo and others, but the publisher of this book is Bunkyudo, a long-established Kyoto bookshop older than Unsodo. The artists who wrote the books were not professional designers or art students, but professional Japanese painters. This book is characteristic of a time when Kyoto’s design industry was still in transition. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.

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Formal Name: Nishijinnorimono-Shinzuan vol. Painter: Kaigai Tennen, Kamisaka Sekka Hasegawa Jun etc. Year of publication: 1897. Contents: 10 pages of woodcut color illustrations. Size: 23.6×16cm(9.3×6.3 inch). Condition: Cover has light foxing, some staining, corners lightly creased and slightly rubbed, illustrated margins lightly foxed, corners lightly creased. As the title suggests, the book is a kimono design proposal for the Kyoto kimono industry, represented by Nisijin. These books were later taken over by Unsodo and others, but the publisher of this book is Bunkyudo, a long-established Kyoto bookshop older than Unsodo. The artists who wrote the books were not professional designers or art students, but professional Japanese painters. This book is characteristic of a time when Kyoto’s design industry was still in transition. The editors and artists differ slightly from the early “Shinzuan” series, which seems to have been relaunched as “Gonikai Shinzuan”. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.

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Antipue Japanese Woodblock Print Book “Kimono Hinagata” Textile Pattern swatch. (a page is ripped out). Size 14.17 in x 9.52 in (36 cm x 24.2 cm).

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Formal Name:Shin-bijutsukai vol. Author: Furuya korin(Supervision: Kamisaka sekka). Year of publication: 1903. Contents: 20 pages of woodcut color illustrations. Size: 23.8×16.2cm(9.4×6.4inch). Condition: Cover bumped, corners slightly damaged, sticker attached, rear cover refurbished, light foxing to illustrated margins, colophon missing. Shin-bijutsukai is a collection of beautifully colored designs that fuses traditional Japanese designs with modern Western designs. It features a dynamic and innovative design with motifs of animals, plants and natural sculptures. Born in Kaizu, Shiga Prefecture in 1875, Korin studied with Suzuki Mannen, Kamisaka Sekka and Asai Chu. He won the painting category of the Shinko Bijutsu Tenrankai (Exhibition of New and Old Art) in 1897. He taught at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts from 1905, being appointed an assistant professor before his death in 1910. Among his works are popular illustrated books in the Rinpa tradition. Korin Patterns (Korin moyo) (1907), a two-volume, ink-on-paper work originally conceived as a sample book for the kimono industry, became popular with people interested in fashion. Carpenter of the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes the book as “impressive”. It contains images based on wave patterns as well as the traditional boatman in a skiff. Other works published by Yamada Unsodo include several orihon (concertina-type binding) books with patterns based on flowers and plants (1905), pine trees (1905) and bamboo (1907). His works are held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. (These are from wikipedia). This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.

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ARTIST: HOKUSAI (1760 – 1849). MEDIUM: AUTHENTIC WOODBLOCK PRINT/ WOODCUT NISHIKI-E (INK ON PAPER). AGE: 70 YEARS OLD. SIZE: approximately 9 X 12 inches (23 cm X 30 cm). TOPIC: bijin-ga (picture of beautiful woman). SUBJECT: Tipsy young woman.

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Framed Woodblock Toyohara Kunichika Modern Beauty with Crane and Koi Kimono 1865. This is a lovely antique original print by Toyohara Kunichika of a beautiful woman wearing a lavish kimono decorated with koi and cranes. Signed and stamped at upper left and lower right. Professionally framed and matted under glass in a gilt wood imitation bamboo frame. The back of the frame has a typed description that reads Kunichika b. 1900 / The beautiful woman Nakagawa of the / Tea house Nakamanji by cherry trees. Date of Issue, Jan. This is part of the triptych Modern Beauties, where he painted some famouse courtesans. Toyohara Kunichika (30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900) was a Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen he became a student of Tokyo’s then-leading print maker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time. An alcoholic and womanizer, Kunichika also portrayed women deemed beautiful (bijinga), contemporary social life, and a few landscapes and historical scenes. Condition: Very good condition. Colors are fresh, some minor creases visible in photos commensurate with age and use. Professionally matted and framed under glass with gilt wooden frame in imitation bamboo. 14 x 10 inches/ framed: 20 1/2 x 16 1/4 ininches. Weight: 4 lbs 4 oz. 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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Formal Name:Bijutsukai vol. Year of publication: 1897. Contents: 20 woodcut color illustrations. Size: 23.7×16.3cm(9.3×6.4inch). Bijutsukai is a collection of beautifully colored designs for arts and crafts such as a kimono. It has been published since 1909 by Unsodo. Compared to Shin-Bijutsukai, it is based on a traditional design. Condition: Cover is stained and creased, some extra binding holes, some corners rubbed, tears to ad pages, light foxing to illustrations. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.

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Oban size (10 x 14 inch). I’ve not been able to identify this print, but see that another impression is held in the Waseda Theatre Museum.

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Framed Woodblock Toyohara Kunichika Modern Beauty with Crane and Koi Kimono 1865. This is a lovely antique original print by Toyohara Kunichika of a beautiful woman wearing a lavish kimono decorated with koi and cranes. Signed and stamped at upper left and lower right. Professionally framed and matted under glass in a gilt wood imitation bamboo frame. The back of the frame has a typed description that reads Kunichika b. 1900 / The beautiful woman Nakagawa of the / Tea house Nakamanji by cherry trees. Date of Issue, Jan. This is part of the triptych Modern Beauties, where he painted some famouse courtesans. Toyohara Kunichika (30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900) was a Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen he became a student of Tokyo’s then-leading print maker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time. An alcoholic and womanizer, Kunichika also portrayed women deemed beautiful (bijinga), contemporary social life, and a few landscapes and historical scenes. Condition: Very good condition. Colors are fresh, some minor creases visible in photos commensurate with age and use. Professionally matted and framed under glass with gilt wooden frame in imitation bamboo. 14 x 10 inches/ framed: 20 1/2 x 16 1/4 ininches. Weight: 4 lbs 4 oz. 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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Overview: Up for sale is this stunning woodblock print, “Red Kimono” by modernist Japanese printer, Kaoru Kawano. Kawano is well-known as one of the earliest Japanese print artists to move from traditionalist styles and themes to more modern art-style subjects. This print dates from the 1950s and is a fantastic example of his work. It depicts a woman in a red kimono and evokes the simplicity of traditional Japan and a new modern style. Print is in very good condition. Minor scuffing on the leg area of the woman. Paper is slightly bowed (likely from rolling), but should flatten out nicely. Measurements: Print measures approximately 16.75 inches high x 11.25 inches wide. If the item is not paid for within this time frame, an unpaid item case will be opened. More pictures available on request. Please note that this item is not accompanied by a certificate of authenticity or any other source verifying its authenticity.

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