-
-
-
Kitao Masanobu (Santo Kyoden) (1761-1816)Anthology of 'Crazy Verses' (kyoka) by Fifty Poets of the Tenmei Era ([Tenmei shinsen gojunin isshu] azumaburi kyoka bunko), 1786Woodblock-printed illustrated book
One volume, complete
Dated: 1786 (Tenmei 6)
Publisher: Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo)
Editor: Ishikawa Masamochi
Block carver: Seki Jiemon
Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), orange covers, brocade-covered outer covers added by the collector E. Gillet27.5 x 18.3 cm.Sold
10 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. -
-
-
Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)Moths and Butterflies, from the series An Illustrated Collection of Butterflies for the Kasumi Group (Kasumi-ren guncho gafu), circa 1804-18Woodblock print, surimono, embellished with embossing and metallic pigments
Signed: Sho Shunman sei
Privately issuedShikishiban:Sold
19.3 x 17.1 cm. (7 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.) -
Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)Moths and Butterflies, from the series An Illustrated Collection of Butterflies for the Kasumi Group (Kasumi-ren guncho gafu), circa 1804-18Woodblock print, surimono, embellished with embossing and metallic pigments
Signed Sho Shunman sei
Privately issuedShikishiban:Sold
18.9 x 16.7 cm. (7 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.) -
-
-
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)Bartail Flatheads and Miniature Aubergines (Kochi, Nasu), from the untitled series of Large Fish, circa 1832-33Woodblock print
Signed: Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga
No publisher's seal on this impression, first edition with judge's namesHorizontal oban:Sold
25.6 x 36.9 cm. (10 1/8 x 14 1/2 in.) -
-
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)Horse Mackerel, Freshwater Prawns, and Seaweed, from the untitled series of Large Fish, circa 1832–33Woodblock print
Signed: Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga
Publisher: Eijudo (no publisher's seal on this impression), mica on the fish and prawnsHorizontal oban:Sold
24.3 x 36.2 cm. (9 5/8 x 14 1/4 in.) -
-
Fukuchi Hakuei (active circa 1799-1828)Album of Rapid Drawings, Second Volume (Soseki gafu nihen), 1852Woodblock-printed illustrated book
Volume two of two volumes, 2nd edition
Preface dated: 1852 (Kaei 5)
Publisher: Buneido
Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), blue covers with pattern, later brocade outer cover17.5 x 11.5 cm.Sold
6 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. -
-
-
-
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)Mitsumata Wakarenofuchi, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei), 1857, 2nd monthWoodblock print
Signed: Hiroshige ga
Publisher: Uoya Eikichi
Sealed: aratame (certified), date seal Snake 2 (1857, 2nd month)Vertical oban:Sold
36.5 x 24.6 cm.
14 3/8 x 9 3/4 in. -
-
A Somada Lacquer Tiered Incense Box (Jukogo), Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)The cover of the box depicts the hermit Lin Pu and a crane beside a blossoming plum tree, bamboo and rocks. The sides and edges with finely inlaid geometric patterns.6.3 x 6.3 x 5.1 cm.Sold
(2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in.) -
Japanese Prints and Rare Books from a Distinguished Private Collection; and other Works of Art
Past exhibition
![Kitao Masanobu (Santo Kyoden) (1761-1816) Anthology of 'Crazy Verses' (kyoka) by Fifty Poets of the Tenmei Era ([Tenmei shinsen gojunin isshu] azumaburi kyoka bunko), 1786 Woodblock-printed illustrated book One volume, complete Dated: 1786 (Tenmei 6) Publisher: Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo) Editor: Ishikawa Masamochi Block carver: Seki Jiemon Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), orange covers, brocade-covered outer covers added by the collector E. Gillet 27.5 x 18.3 cm. 10 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.](https://artlogic-res.cloudinary.com/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/artlogicstorage/avsjapaneseart/images/view/6ec3d7d5538df415b2ce2508c380a999j/anastasiavonseiboldjapaneseart-kitao-masanobu-santo-kyoden-1761-1816-anthology-of-crazy-verses-kyoka-by-fifty-poets-of-the-tenmei-era-tenmei-shinsen-gojunin-isshu-azumaburi-kyok.jpg)
![Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) Picture Album Transmitting the Spirit: The Hokusai Drawing Style ([Denshin Kaishu] Hokusai gashiki), 1818 Woodblock-printed illustrated book One volume, complete, 1st edition Preface dated: 1818 (Bunsei 1) Preface signed: Keizan Shoshi Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), brown covers 26.7 x 18.1 cm. (10 ½ x 7 ⅛ in.)](https://artlogic-res.cloudinary.com/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/artlogicstorage/avsjapaneseart/images/view/f5b64cc8b9a7ba0c666772a7c979e1adj/anastasiavonseiboldjapaneseart-katsushika-hokusai-1760-1849-picture-album-transmitting-the-spirit-the-hokusai-drawing-style-denshin-kaishu-hokusai-gashiki-1818.jpg)
![Kawamura Bumpo (1779-1821) Album of Drawings by Bumpo, Third Series (Bumpo gafu [sampan]), 1813 Woodblock-printed illustrated book One volume, complete Signed: Bumpo Dated: 1813 (Bunka 10) Publishers: Kawachiya Kihei and Yoshidaya Shimbei Engraver: Inouye Jihei Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), dark green covers, title slip lacking 26 x 18 cm. (10 ¼ x 7 ⅛ in.)](https://artlogic-res.cloudinary.com/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/artlogicstorage/avsjapaneseart/images/view/cb5b935f60cb736f7df80170f73c6faaj/anastasiavonseiboldjapaneseart-kawamura-bumpo-1779-1821-album-of-drawings-by-bumpo-third-series-bumpo-gafu-sampan-1813.jpg)
