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Vintage Japanese Woodblock Print -Soba Cart- by Tokuriki Tomikichiro Framed c. Presented is a beautiful Japanese oban-size woodblock print created in 1950 by the renowned artist Tokuriki Tomikichiro. It’s nighttime, and the vendor is playing a charumera – a double-reed brass horn used by nighttime noodle vendors to attract customers. We see no customers or passers-by; the print creates a subtle feeling of sadness and loneliness. Only the cart with the lantern and a dark silhouette of the vendor playing his instrument. Collectors often recognize him for his refined pastel-colored landscape prints, but his lifelong commitment to sosaku hanga (creative prints) reveals a much deeper artistic legacy. Tomikichiro was born on March 22, 1902, in Kyoto, Japan. He first studied art under his grandfather before entering the Kyoto School of Arts and Crafts, where he completed two years of preparatory courses and four years of regular studies. He then attended the Kyoto College of Art for an additional three years, graduating in 1923. He lived and worked in Kyoto until his death in 1999. During his student years, Tokuriki became deeply interested in the sosaku hanga movement, which emphasized the artist’s direct involvement in designing, carving, and printing. Trained by a professional carver and a ukiyo-e printer, he mastered the entire printmaking process. This personal engagement embodied the core principles of creative printmaking. Tokuriki joined the Hanga Association, collaborating with leading figures such as Unichi Hiratsuka, Masao Maeda, Kihachiro Shimozawa, Hide Kawanishi, and Shiko Munakata. Through this network, he became one of the central advocates of sosaku hanga in Kyoto. The print was made using the Japanese woodblock technique in 1950 and printed in the 1950s – the Tokuriki lifetime print. It is framed in a vintage wooden frame styled as bamboo. AUTHOR: Tomikichiro Tokuriki TITLE: Soba cart CREATED: c. Paper METHOD OF PRINTING: Woodblock printing PRINTED: c. 1950s PRINT SIZE: 14″ X 8.75″. FRAM SIZE: 19.5 X 13.75 Great detail and colors, some minor age-related toning. The frame is in excellent condition as well. The print was not examined out of frame. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With.

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Tokuriki Tomikichiro Soba Vendor Woodblock Print Oban. This service may take as long as 3 weeks to arrive. Original Artist: Tokuriki Tomikichiro. Edition / Tentative date of print: 1950s. Publisher: Possibly Kyoto Hanga-in. The print is glued on the upper corner and lower corner on the left hand side to the folio style matting as pictured. Wrinkle in lower left corner from glue on reverse. Light Foxing spots in the margins. Light toning / tanning to the paper. All images and scans are of the actual print for sale. Overall, in very nice condition. Folio has some creases / bends on the corners. Size of folio: 18 inch x 14.5 inch approx. Size of print including the margins: 10.25 inch (horizontal) x 15.5 inch approx. Vintage, Used or Antique items will show some degree of wear and imperfections. All orders include tracking/confirmation services. Excludes National and State Holidays. Colors / Hue / Sizing. Colors / hue of an item may vary slightly due to differences in lighting and screen/monitor quality. Sizes and measurements are approximate and may not be exact. If you require exact measurements please inquire prior to checkout. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. We will process any claims with the carrier and may ask for your cooperation and patience during the claims process. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your order.

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Believe is titled “Soba Vendor On A Rainy Night” issued in the early 1950’s. It measures 15 1/4″ x 10 1/4″. And still has vibrant colors. It has minor toning on the white outer edge and has tape residue on the back. But it would frame well. It will be sent well packaged and flat.

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This is an original Sosaku Hanga woodblock print titled “Tokuriki Tomikichiro Soba Cart” and created in Japan circa 1950. The print features a colorful design on paper and is an antique original. The artist’s signature can be found on the print. It is a great addition to any collection and perfect for those interested in Asian antiques. Frame measures 19 1/2” x 14 3/4”. There are nicks in the black laquered frame and moisture damage around border from storage. Being offered in as found as-is condition.

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Sanzo Wada Woodblock Print “SOBA DELIVERYMAN “. Framed size: 17 1/2″ x 14″.

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EXCELLENT CONDITION NO RIPS TEARS FADING OR TRIMMING. SOME LEFTOVER TAPE ON BACK AS SEEN FROM PREVIOUS MOUNTING MEASURES 10 3/8″ BY 15 1/4″. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “p51driver” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan, Australia, China, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt, Jordan, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Macau, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Reunion, Vietnam.

• Region of Origin: Japan

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Up for sale is this very neat Japanese woodblock print by the prolific Japanese printmaker, Tomikichiro Tokuriki. The print is titled, Soba Vendor. ” Unlike most Japanese woodblock prints which depict nature or a famous landmark, this is a contemporary midcentury “slice-of-life piece showing a noodle cart under the night sky. There is a figure who appears to be playing a wind instrument next to the stand. The light of the stand and the paper lantern affixed to the cart offset the deep purple of the night and the shadows of the figure and tree nicely. In my opinion, it’s one of Tokuriki’s best pieces. A very beautiful print. From my research, this print dates to around 1950. The print is framed under glass in a period frame. It appears to have been framed in the early 1950’s as the framer’s label on the back doesn’t include an area code. The print is in excellent condition. I have not examined it out of the frame, but I don’t see any noticeable wear. Frame has a fair amount of scuffing, and some minor paint loss. Appears consistent with age. Visible area of the print measures approximately 14 inches high x 9 inches wide. Frame measures approximately 19.75 inches high x 13.75 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. Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “destroyandrebuild7″ and is located in this country: US. 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, Korea, South, 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, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Date of Creation: 1950-1960
• Age: Post-1940
• Primary Material: Paper
• Style: Japanese Woodblock
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Subject: Figures

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