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Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut depicting a winter scene in the Sensō-ji area, Edo's oldest and one of the most important Buddhist temples, located in the today's Asakusa district. The composition shows the snowy temple grounds with a view of the pagoda and main buildings, amidst which move figures sheltering from the snow under umbrellas. A characteristic element of the work is a monumental, close-...
Japanese landscape woodcut showing the majestic Mount Fuji as seen from afar, partially obscured by the dynamically curved silhouette of a pine tree dominating the foreground. The contrast between the massive, dark tree trunk and the delicately outlined mountain landscape builds the depth of the composition and directs the attention of the viewer towards the symbolic mountain. The work is main...
Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut depicting the winter landscape of the Fukagawa district, located in the eastern part of former Edo. The composition shows a river meandering between snow-covered buildings, bridges and bare trees, over which the a tranquil winter silence hovers. Gently falling snow and birds can be seen against the against the pale blue sky enhance the impression of coldness and stilln...
Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut depicting a scene of cloth drying in the district of Bakurochō, known in the Edo period as a center of textile and horse trading. The composition shows long strips of cloth hung on ropes, waving freely in the wind and forming a dynamic, almost abstract arrangement of lines and colors in the foreground. Visible in the background is a distinctive wooden fire tower (hino...
Japanese color woodcut showing the night landscape of Higashiyama district. The composition, based on soft tonal transitions and a limited color palette conveys an atmosphere of silence and fog, with subtle moonlight over the buildings. The work representative of the moody Japanese landscape of the early 20th century, combining the ukiyo-e tradition with a more painterly view of the landscape....
A subtle Japanese woodcut with a horizontal composition, combining a waterscape with a animated nature motif. On the left is visible a calm sheet of water with delicately marked shorelines and strips of vegetation, while on the right a branch with fruit on which a bird is perched. The whole framed in a thin composition. The work is maintained in a very sparing, subdued color scheme, with a dom...
Artist's woodcut depicting a swallow flying under the overhanging inflorescences of glycine branches. The woodcut is part of the kachō-ga trend - paintings of of flowers and birds - , symbols of spring, lightness, rebirth of life. The work is maintained in subtle, subdued colors, inspired by the tradition of ink painting. The soft line and sparing composition emphasize the the contemplative n...
Japanese color woodcut depicting a samurai in a dynamic pose, framed by a In an economical, illustrative composition characteristic of the historical Yōsai series Rekishi Gafu. The work combines precise figure drawing with a minimalist background, emphasizing the drama of the scene and the military nature of the depiction. Dating: 1894 Author: Kikuchi Yōsai Dimensions: approximately 20 × 25 cm
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut depicting a scene from a kabuki theater, shown in an an intimate, emotional portrayal. The composition presents two characters in close contact, suggesting a moment of seduction - a motif often used in kabuki as a vehicle for dramatic and psychological tension. The work is by Toyohara Kunichika, one of the most important artists of the late Edo period and the early Mei...
Utagawa Toyohiro, Landscape with Mount Fuji - woodcut from the series Twelve Views of Mount Fuji
47 EUR
Japanese woodcut depicting a landscape with the dominant silhouette of Mount Fuji in the background and the buildings and wooded landscape at its base. Composition maintained in an economical, sketchy style, with a predominance of delicate greenish and grayish grayish tones, characteristic of calm, contemplative landscape shots landscapes. Free, almost drawing-like lines and simplified forms a...
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut in the form of a diptych, depicting a dynamic scene of a of a samurai battle. The work signed: Hasegawa Sanemasa ga. A composition of narrative in nature, with elaborate inscriptions identifying the figures. Dating: 19th century. Author: Hasegawa Sanemasa Dimensions: approx. 16 × 12 cm.
A delicate Japanese kuchi-e woodcut, depicting a mother and daughter in traditional costumes, shown in a subtle, affectionate relationship. The composition is characterized by soft lines, muted colors and decorative details of the kimonos, typical of illustrations published as inserts in literary magazines of the late 19th century. Kuchi-e were exclusive illustrations printed separately and pa...
An atmospheric Japanese woodcut depicting a peaceful landscape with monumental trees in the foreground. Under their crowns are visible two small figures, which introduces scale and emphasizes the monumentality of nature. W background there is an open expanse of fields and delicately outlined hills and a mountain, giving the composition depth. The work is maintained in a very sparing, soft colo...
Japanese woodcut maintained in an economical, monochromatic style, depicting a fragment of landscape with a dominant, spreading pine branch and buildings of a temple or residential character in the background. Composition based on delicate line drawing and subtle patches of color, with plenty of empty space, typical of the aesthetics of Japanese art of the Edo period. The motif of a pine tree ...
Japanese color woodcut depicting a sword-making scene, referring to the To the legend of the 47 rōnin. The composition shows the interior of a workshop and the figures involved in the preparation of the weapon - a motif rarely depicted, emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship, discipline and honor in samurai culture. The work combines historical narrative with the attention to detail of e...
Utagawa Toyohiro, Seaport with sails and birds - woodcut from the series Twelve Views of Mount Fuji
47 EUR
A subtle Japanese woodcut depicting a vast maritime scene with a harbor and numerous sailing ships moored on the horizon. Hovering above the surface of the water are seabirds seabirds, whose dynamic silhouettes contrast with the quiet, almost motionless landscape. The gently outlined shoreline and ships with slender masts build an impression of space and depth. The composition is kept in a ver...
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut from the shunga trend, depicting a woman in an intimate, reclining pose, with her breasts exposed. The composition was inspired by the work of Isoda Koryūsai, one of the masters of the erotic and sensual ukiyo-e trend of the Edo period. The work is maintained in the decorative style of 18th-century ukiyo-e, with clear outline and richly decorated kimono. Woodcut handm...
Japanese color woodcut depicting a group of rōnin traversing the Sayono Nakayama mountain trail. The composition combines historical narrative with an atmospheric landscape - the silhouettes of the hikers almost blend into the landscape of pine hills and morning mist. Subtle colors and soft tonal transitions build an atmosphere of silence, path and concentration. Dating: 1920 Author: Yamashit...
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut of the shunga type, depicting a couple in a sensual, intimate scene. The composition is by Chōkōsai Eishō, a student of Katsukawa Shunshō, active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The work represents the classical, elegant shunga of the Edo period, focusing on the mood and intimacy of the figure. The print was made in the 20th century. Author: Chōkōsai E...
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut from the shunga trend, depicting a couple in an intimate scene of love scene. Composition signed. The print is from a 20th-century edition, kept in the original descriptive paper folder, also marked with the Kitagawa Utamaro's name, Dated: 1950s Author: Kitagawa Utamaro Dimensions: 24.5 × 18.5 cm.
An artistic woodcut inspired by the tradition of ink painting (sumi-e), depicting a pheasant sitting on a pine branch. The woodcut is part of the kachō-ga current - paintings of flowers and birds. The pheasant is a symbol of courage, strength, loyalty, as well as prosperity and protection, while the pine tree symbolizes longevity, perseverance, strength and happiness. The composition is econo...
63 x 38 x 21 cm three-coloured, stylised handles with plant motifs with bat head reliefs and floral elements on the body.
45 x 16 x 16 cm with figures of fish and dragons in relief. State of preservation: good
Hokusai Katsushika's "Fuji with Cuckoo," an original woodcut from the series "100 Views of Mount Fuji," second half of the Meiji era. "Fugaku Hyakkei" (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji) is a famous series of woodcuts by Katsushiki Hokusai (1760-1849), the world's most revered Ukiyo-e artist. After the success of his masterpiece "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," Hokusai decided to expand the se...
Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut depicting Kyōbashi Bridge, one of the The most important bridge in historic Edo, serving as the central commercial and transportation of the city. The scene is shown in cool evening tones, with visible pedestrian traffic on the bridge and a transport boat sailing down the river below. The composition captures the daily rhythm of the city, juxtaposing the monumental ar...
Utagawa Hiroshige, Evening rain in Karasaki from the series "Omi Hakkei" - Eight views of Ōmi.
83 EUR
Color ukiyo-e woodcut depicting the famous scene of "Evening Rain in Karasaki," one of the classic motifs of Japanese landscape iconography. The composition is dominated by a monumental pine tree on the shores of Lake Biwa, framed by dense, rhythmic lines of falling rain. Characteristic for Hiroshige is the handling of mood, silence and the atmosphere of transience, with a limited color palett...
Japanese color woodcut depicting two wanderers following a forest tract, symbolically led by a white bird. The atmospheric scene combines narrative with landscape: soft tonal transitions, the rhythm of the trees and the calm movement of the of the figures build an atmosphere of road, silence and contemplation. Dating: 1920. Author: Konoshima Okoku Dimensions: 35 x 25 cm
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut of the shunga type, depicting a female half-act framed by a tondo. Composition by Katsukawa Shunshō, one of the most outstanding masters of the Edo period and founder of the Katsukawa school. The work is maintained in the subtle, sensual aesthetic characteristic of the refined shunga of the 18th century. Print made in the 20th century. Preserved with original descript...
Hokusai Katsushika's "Fuji from the Seashore" - original woodcut from the series "100 Views of Mount Fuji," second half of the Meiji era. "Fugaku Hyakkei" (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji) is a famous series of woodcuts by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), the world's most revered Ukiyo-e artist. After the success of his masterpiece "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," Hokusai decided to expand the...
Colorful woodcut depicting a man in samurai garb, shown in a dynamic pose, with a sword at his side and a fan held in his hand. The figure is dressed in a richly decorated kimono with floral and geometric motifs, with a clearly marked theatrical styling of the figure and hairstyle. The composition and the manner of depiction indicate the convention of yakusha-e - portraits of kabuki theater ac...
50 x 30 x 17 cm Polychrome wood. Far Eastern art. State of preservation: loss of color and minimal defects
11.5 x 17 x 10 cm State of preservation: good
A colorful ukiyo-e woodcut depicting a scene on Kawaguchi Lake, one of the classic shots of Mt. Fuji in the famous "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" series by Katsushika Hokusai. The composition shows boats with passengers and fishermen on a the calm surface of the water, with the characteristic bridge and buildings in the background and the the majestic silhouette of Fuji dominating the landscape. The w...
Japanese color woodcut depicting a winter temple view with a multi-story pagoda, shown during a snowfall. The composition is based on the contrast of the white of the snow and the intense red of the architecture, with delicately marked silhouettes of trees and buildings in the background. An atmospheric scene with a calm, contemplative character, typical of Hiroshige's landscape work. Dating: ...
A beautiful work from Tomioka Tessai's "Four Seasons - Flowers" series, published by Unsodo in Meiji 40 (1907). Tomioka based his designs on paintings by Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828), who is credited with resurrecting the historical Rinpa school of painting in the Edo period. The series consists of ten volumes depicting colorful flowers and flowering trees and shrubs depicting the four seasons. Th...
Hokusai Katsushika "Fuji of Senzoku." - Original woodcut from the series "100 Views of Mount Fuji," second half of the Meiji era. "Fugaku Hyakkei" (One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji) is a famous series of woodcuts by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), the world's most revered Ukiyo-e artist. After the success of his masterpiece "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," Hokusai decided to expand the series ...
35 x 7.3 x 6.8 cm with a foo dog handle lid, dragon handles with hanging rings, body with relief carved plant motifs and rams' heads. State of preservation: missing parts on the foo dogs on the lid
31.5 x 5 cm all-over background with Imari decoration featuring plant motifs and architecture. Japan, Arita production, late 19th and early 20th century State of preservation: one plate has been restored along the edge.
Japanese color woodcut depicting a stylized landscape with pine trees against a a vast sky filled with clouds. The composition, based on horizontal planes and subtle color transitions conveys an atmosphere of calm and contemplation. The sparing form and decorative tree line combine the ukiyo-e tradition with a modern depiction of the landscape. Dating: 1920 Author: , Eikyū Matsuoka Dimensions...
Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut depicting a river crossing in the district of Kanegafuchi, located on the northern outskirts of old Edo. The composition shows a lone figure standing on a makeshift raft, pushed away by a long rod from the bottom of the river. The scene is set in a tranquil evening landscape, with a low-hanging sky and softly dimmed light. The foreground is dominated by tree branches w...
Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut depicting spring cherry blossoms in the district of Ueno, one of the most famous hanami sites in Edo. The scene shows a park full of blooming sakura trees, under which strollers, families and groups of socialites relaxing at makeshift tables. In the upper part of the composition the buildings on the hill and temple pavilions are visible, highlighting the cultural signi...
Japanese color woodcut depicting a scene from the legend of the 47 rōnin. The composition shows two samurai moving through a snowy landscape, in a moment of tension and vigilant search for an enemy. The limited color palette, soft tonal transitions and sparing backgrounds build an atmosphere of silence, coldness and growing drama. The work combines traditional woodcut techniques with a more p...
Woodcut depicting a night scene on the water with boats and stylized fireworks. The composition is based on a strong simplification of forms, a flat color patch and a conscious abandonment of realism in favor of expression and rhythm. The figures and elements of the landscape are treated in a sign-like, almost abstract manner, which enhances the impression of dynamism and the mood of a night f...
Japanese color woodcut depicting an atmospheric winter scene with a figure female figure standing over water, against a background of a snowy landscape with pagoda and buildings temple buildings. The composition combines a landscape element with a figural motif, characteristic of Hiroshige's work, emphasizing the atmosphere of silence and contemplation of a winter day. Dating: 1920s. Author: U...
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut from the shunga trend, depicting a semi-reclining woman in an intimate pose, with her breasts exposed. The composition is by Torii Kiyonagi (1752-1815), one of the most prominent masters of the bijin-ga and erotic current of ukiyo-e of the Edo period. The work was made as a later print based on a historical composition, signed Kiyonaga ga. Woodcut stored in original pa...
Japanese color woodcut depicting a dynamic scene involving a samurai, depicted in Ogata Gekkō's characteristic combination of traditional narrative historical narrative with modern expressive drawing. The composition captures the movement and tension of the moment, while maintaining the clarity of form and subtle color scheme typical of the late 19th century.The work is originally assembled f...
16 x 21 x 6 cm Semi-moon-shaped body with a rose-branch-shaped leaf base and a floral-patterned handle. Early 20th century. State of preservation: good
in bronze: pair of bulbous vases with knot on the stem and relief decoration with plant motifs 20 x 13.5 x 6 cm; Rectangular incense burner with mask-shaped handles, bowl-shaped body with geometric and vegetal relief decoration, base with four pointed arches, 12.5 x 20.5 x 15.5 cm. Indo-Chinese art. State of conservation: good
Japanese color woodcut from the late 18th century (ca. 1790), belonging to a series dedicated to birds. The composition depicts a bird of prey sitting on a branch, captured with great attention to plumage detail and natural posture. The subtle colors and sparing line emphasize the observational, almost illustrative nature of the representation. The woodcut is supplemented with vertical inscrip...
Woodcut depicting a vast landscape with buildings of palace and temple, surrounded by greenery and terraced terrain. Composition maintained in warm, brown-olive tones, with a clear vertical accent in the form of a title belt with an inscription on the right side. Characteristic of Hiroshige's work is the soft gradation of colors, the sparing narrative and the calm, contemplative mood of the la...
Colorful Japanese woodcut of the bijin-ga type, depicting a young woman captured in dynamic movement by a river at dusk. The figure is dressed in a patterned kimono with a wide obi, and her figure is shown in the characteristic ukiyo-e body twist, emphasizing the rhythm of the fabric folds and the lightness of the gesture. The woman holds in her hand a thin fishing rod and a wooden skylight ca...
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut of the shunga type, depicting a nude woman in an intimate scene scene. The composition is maintained in the elegant, subtle style characteristic of for Hosoda Eishi, one of the most outstanding masters of the female image of the Edo period. 20th century print. Dated: 1950s Author: Hosoda Eishi Woodcut dimensions: 24.5 × 18.5 cm.
16 x 5 x 3.5 cm tortoiseshell and floral reliefs. State of preservation: good, minimal defects.
72 x 45 cm in bronze with lacquered wooden base, red and gold with mortar. State of preservation: good
Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut depicting the island of Tsukudajima, a small settlement fishing village located at the mouth of the Sumida River into Edo Bay. The composition shows a nighttime harbor scene: moored fishing boats, a dark sheet of water and an illuminated sky with the sickle of the moon and twinkling stars. A characteristic element of the work is the bold, asymmetrical composition, in w...
in bronze in different sizes. State of conservation: oxidized, missing and broken parts.
Japanese color woodcut from the Chorui Gafu series, depicting a crane in a surrounded by flowering branches and plants. The composition combines a precise drawing of the bird with a decorative background in soft pastel tones, characteristic of the nature albums of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The crane motif in Japanese art symbolizes longevity, happiness and prosperity. The work is...
Budai Kutani in satsuma porcelain 24 x 12 10 cm Japan early 20th century; a porcelain potiche vase with lid with white and blue floral decoration 24 x 12 cm; two open-shaped vases with white porcelain base with floral decoration and poems 11 x 13.5 x 10 cm State of preservation: reassembled potiche and Kutani damage on the finger.
Colorful woodcut depicting a Kabuki theater actor in a characteristic stage pose. The figure is shown frontally, wearing a richly patterned costume with a clearly marked, fan-shaped collar - an element typical of theatrical costumes, emphasizing the rank and character of the role played. The background with a crest motif (kamon) and stylized actor's hairstyle clearly indicates the convention o...
Colorful ukiyo-e woodcut depicting a scene from everyday life in the landscape at the foot of Mount Fuji. Peasants transporting sheaves of rice are visible in the foreground, shown in motion and toiling, against the backdrop of a vast, tranquil landscape. W distance is dominated by the distinctive conical outline of Fuji - the central motif of one of the of one of the most famous cycles in the...
Japanese color woodcut of the bijin-ga type, depicting Morokoshi, one of the Yoshiwara district's most famous courtesans, from the house of Echizenya. The work belongs to a well-known series, in which Yoshiwara's beauties are juxtaposed with figures of the Six Floral Immortals, symbolizing sophistication and erudition. The figure is shown in a calm, intimate pose, with a long pipe mouthpiece (...
Japanese color woodcut of the bijin-ga type, depicting an elegantly dressed woman walking through the morning mist in the Komagata district. The slender silhouette of the beauty, dressed in a richly decorated kimono, contrasts with the simplified, foggy background, constructed of flat, grayish planes. Figures of men carrying palanquin are visible in the background, which gives the scene an urb...
Original woodcut from 1907, by Tomioka Tessai, title: "Peonies". A beautiful work from Tomioka Tessai's "Four Seasons - Flowers" series, published by Unsodo in Meiji 40 (1907). Tomioka based his designs on paintings by Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828), who is credited with resurrecting the historic Rinpa school of painting in the Edo period. The series consists of ten volumes depicting colorful flower...
Japanese color woodcut depicting the moment of Kira Yoshinaka's capture during a nighttime attack by rōnin. The dynamic scene is set in the snowy interior of the mansion, capturing the tension and drama of a key episode in the legend of the 47 rōnin. The composition combines historical narrative with clear character movement and attention to details of weaponry and architecture. Dating: 1920...