After about a decade of looking, to my knowledge this is the only existing complete example of Adachi’s republishing of Hiroshige’s most famous group of triptychs, Snow, Moon, and Flower. Each sheet measures 15 1/8″ x 10″ (oban). Adachi publishing seal is located on the back of each print bearing Hiroshige’s signature, directly behind the […]
Oriental Antiques from Collector to Collector. This is a rare accordion album that has 43 original woodblock prints by. It includes 13 oban triptychs and 4 loose prints from the series Chiyoda no o-oku “The Ladies’ Chambers of Chiyoda Palace”, printed in late Meiji period between 1894 – 1896. This is the series that Chikanobu […]
Original Japanese Woodblock Prints, Set of 2. Artist: Kunimasa Utagawa IV. Title: Nihon-bare Iga no Adachiuchi. Condition: Small wormhole, creased around the edge. Dimension: (L)36.8 x 25.1(M)36.8 x 25.1(R)36.8 x 25.0 cm. Title: Hoshizuki-yo Kenmon Jikki. Condition: Backed, stains due to oxidation on the back of right panel. Dimensions: (L)23.8 x 35.6(C)23.8 x 35.6(R)23.8 x […]
Original Japanese Woodblock Prints, Set of 2. Title: Gen-pei Nunobiki no Taki. Condition: Trimmed, backed, light stains from glue. Dimensions: (R) 24.5 x 36 (C) 24.1 x 36 (L) 24.4 x 36 cm. Title: Hyoryu Kidan Seiyou Kabuki. Condition: Backed, minor wormholes, some stains from glue. Dimensions: (R) 24.5 x 36 (C) 24 x 35.8 […]
Original Japanese Woodblock Prints, Set of 2. Title: Igagoe Dochu Sugoroku. Dimensions: (L)23.7×35.1(C)23.7×35.1(R)23.7×35.1 cm. Condition: Backed, some stains from glue, a light stain due to oxidation (left panel), a light crease on face (centre panel). Dimensions: (L)23.7×35.0 (C)23.7×35.0 (R)23.7×35.0 cm. We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 to 6 months time. […]
Original Japanese Woodblock Prints, Set of 2. Title: Meimoku Sendai Hagi. Condition: Minor spots and smudges. Dimensions: (L)36.5 x 24.4 (C)36.5 x 24.3 (R)36.5 x 24.3 cm. Title: Akamatsu Manyu Ume no Shira-hata. Condition: Backed, light stain on face (left panel). Dimensions: (L)24.0×35.9(C)24.7×35.8(R)24.0×35.8 cm. We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 […]
Description: Set of 3 triptychs, Kabuki theatre plays, Higashiyama Sakura Zoshi and Ehon Taikoki, Soga Brothers. Date: early 19th century to mid 19th century. (R)25.2 x 35 (C)25.2 x 35 (L) 25.1 x 35.2 cm (Ehon Taikoki). (R) 25 x 35.7 (C) 24.4 x 35.5 (L) 242 x 35.5 cm (Soga Brothers). (R) 24.8 x […]
Original Japanese Woodblock Prints, Set of 2. Description: Kabuki play, A Fight at Takadanobaba. Condition: Red stain next to Mount Fuji. Dimensions: (L) 25.4 x 37.6 (C) 25.4 x 37.6 (R) 25.4 x 37.6 cm. Description: Kabuki play, The Peony Lantern. Condition: Red stain through all 3 panels. Dimensions: (L) 25.3 x 37.7 (C) 25.2 […]
Original Japanese Woodblock Prints, Set of 2. Chikashige Morikawa (active 1869 – January 1882). Kumoni Mimagou Ueno no Hatsune. Condition: Very light backing. Stains and smudges, especially around the skin areas. (L) 23.9 x 35.6 (C) 23.9 x 35.6 (R) 23.9 x 35.6 cm. Minor spots and stains. (L)36.0 x 23.7(C)36.0 x 24.6(R)36.0 x 24.6 […]
Original Japanese Woodblock Prints, Set of 2. Chikashige Morikawa (active 1869 – January 1882). Goban Tadanobu Yuki no Nachiguro. Condition: Very light backing. Minor spots and smudges. Some edges are slightly worn off. (L) 23.9 x 35.6 (C) 23.9 x 35.6 (R) 23.9 x 35.6 cm. Gen-Pei Nunobiki no Taki. Frayed margins, light water marks […]