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Imao KEINEN (1845-1924)
Common Cuckoo (Kakko) and rhododendron; oban tate-e (12½" x 8¾"). Print No. 10 from a set of four albums published in 1892 by Niishimura Sozaemon (exactly the same vintage and printing as the kanji-numbered version, this edition using roman numbers being intended for export). Condition: very good; very slight toning throughout; margins, but with "binding holes" in right margin (preserved as part of an album) and left margin slightly trimmed.
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Imao KEINEN (1845-1924)
Himalayan (Oriental) Cuckoo (Tsutsudori) in fern tree; oban tate-e (12½" x 8¾"). Print No. 1 from a set of four albums published in 1892 by Niishimura Sozaemon (exactly the same vintage and printing as the kanji-numbered version, this edition using roman numbers being intended for export). Condition: very good; very slight toning throughout; full margins with "binding holes" in right margin (preserved as part of an album).
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A0FN
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Takeuchi KEISHU (1861-1942)
Meiji couple with bamboo; aiban tate-e (8¾" x 12"); kuchi-e (frontispiece) print, ca. 1900. "Keishu" seal LL. Condition: fair; small top margin, but others absent; small wrinkling throughout; excellent printing technique with very fine carving of neck hairs, robe and bamboo details, etc.
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A0EH
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Imao KEINEN (1845-1924)
Gray-headed bunting (Hoaka)) and morning glory; oban tate-e (12½" x 8¾"). Print No. 15 from a set of four albums published in 1892 by Niishimura Sozaemon (exactly the same vintage and printing as the kanji-numbered version, this edition using roman numbers being intended for export). Condition: very good; very slight toning throughout; margins, but with "binding holes" trimmed from right margin (preserved as part of an album); attached by tape at top to a presentation folio.
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Tsukioka KOGYO (1869-1927)
"The coutesan Giou meeting with her imprisoned father" from "Ro Giou (No Theatre series)"; oban yoko-e (8¾" x12¾"). Signed "Kogyo" in Japanese; published by Matsuke Heikichi in 1902. Condition: good; slight toning throughout, but especially in right margin; full borders; kimonos embellished with metallic silver.
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99AM
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Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
Theater scene from the series "One Hundred Kabuki Roles by Onoe Baiko", oban tate-e (13½" x 9"). Signed "Toyohara Kunichika hitsu" in Japanese with "Toshidama" seal and dated "Meiji 26" (1893); published by Fukuda Kamajiro. Condition: very good; brown spot in right margin and very faint brown spot on elbow; very light metallic transfer stain next to the head; margins intact; mica residue in green background; excellent color; "gauffage" (embossing) of background design in UL panel; very fine carving of hair. Note: other woodblocks by Kunichika are available; please inquire.
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99AK
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Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
Actors in unidentified kabuki drama, oban tate-e (14½" x 9¾"). Signed "Toyohara Kunichika hitsu" with Toshidama seal and dated "Meiji 6" (1873). Condition: Fair to good; right and bottom margins trimmed; slight wrinkling throughout; very slight abrasion upper right corner; very stong colors; no tears, stains or foxing.
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Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
Actor in unidentified role, oban tate-e (visible area: 14" x 9½"). Signed "Kunichika ga" with Toshidama seal and dated 1898. Condition: Very good; very slight scattered wrinkling and minimal discolorations; strong colors; attractively double-matted and framed.
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A0CE
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Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
Theater scene from the series "One Hundred Kabuki Roles by Onoe Baiko"; oban tate-e (13½" x 9"). Signed "Toyohara Kunichika hitsu" with Toshidama seal and dated "Meiji 26" (1893); published by Fukuda Kamajiro. Condition: very good; brown spot in right margin and very faint brown spot on elbow; very light metallic transfer stain next to her head; margins intact; mica residue in green background; excellent color; "gauffrage" (embossing) of background design in UL panel; very fine carving of hair.
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A0DX
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Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
The actor Bando Hikosaburo in the role of Kanono Sojo from the series Kaika nijushiko - Gakko (Twenty-four examples of Meiji Restoration - School), oban tate-e (13" x 8½"). Signed "Toyohara Kunichika hitsu" and dated "Meiji 10" (1877). Condition: Very good; left margin slightly trimmed; two tiny worm holes below signature; outstanding carving of individual hairs; very stong colors; no tears, stains or foxing; Meiji backing.
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Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
Theater scene from the series "One Hundred Kabuki Roles by Onoe Baiko"; oban tate-e (13¾" x 9"). Signed "Toyohara Kunichika hitsu" with Toshidama seal and dated "Meiji 27" (1894); published by Fukuda Kamajiro. Condition: good to very good; left margin partly trimmed; two small pieces of tape adhere to back; excellent color; "gauffrage" (embossing) of panel background and in collar; very fine carving of hair; burnished black areas; folio envelope.
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LS33
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Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
Theater scene from the series "One Hundred Kabuki Roles by Onoe Baiko"; oban tate-e (13½" x 9"). Signed "Toyohara Kunichika hitsu" with Toshidama seal and dated "Meiji 27" (1894); published by Fukuda Kamajiro. Condition: good to very good; left margin repaired; right margin ragged but not affecting image; two small pieces of tape residue in upper margin, verso; excellent color; "gauffrage" (embossing) of background clouds in UL panel; very fine carving of hair; burnished black areas.
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A0CV
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Morikawa SOBUN (1847-1902)
"Tsuga oji ame" (Rain in the hemlock forest); chuban yoko-e (8" x 10¾"). Signed "Sobun" with "Sa" seal LL.; ca. 1890s. Condition of print: very good; full margins; tape attached to upper corners of back.
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99AI
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Utagawa YOSHIIKU (1833-1904)
Scene from the series "36 Restaurants"; oban tate-e (13¼" x 8¾"). Signed "Chokaro Yoshiiku ga"; published by Tsutakichi; ca. 1870s. Condition of print: good; colors still fresh; margins partially trimmed; two small wormholes on right side; attached to presentation folder by UR corner. Yoshiiku was one of the best pupils of Kuniyoshi, eventually rivaling his contemporary Yoshitoshi in popularity. After the Meiji restoration he also became popular as a newpaper illustrator. This print illustrates the early use of the new aniline dyes, which became available to printmakers after trade with the West opened up in the 1860s and which would become the standard colors used in prints during the following decades.
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A0CO
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Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)
"The father returns from military duty" from "Kyokun Zen-aku Zukai (Pictoral Explanations of the Teachings of Good and Evil)"; chuban yoko-e (6½" x 8¼"). Signed by Yoshitoshi LR; ca. 1880. Condition of print: good to very good; vivid colors; full margins; slight toning; small scratch in UR background wall; white tape across top margin, not touching image. This ia a chuban-sized print from Yoshitoshi's charming set on Meiji morals. The strange, ghost-like figures hovering around the characters are the spirits of good and evil (here all good) who push the characters into certain actions and applaud when they follow. The scene here shows the father, who wears the uniform of a military commander, returning to his family, who bow down before him. The words of the conversation are written on the pale green flooring.
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