- UTAGAWA KUNIYASU (JAPANESE, 1794-1832)Utagawa
UTAGAWA KUNIYASU (JAPANESE, 1794-1832)Utagawa Kuniyasu (Japanese, 1794-1832) , "Yugiri and Izaemon in a Kabuki Scene", horizontal woodblock print diptych, 15 in. x 20 in., matted Provenance: Property of the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL, sold to benefit their Collections, Care and Acquisitions Fund.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI FROM THE SIXTY-NINE
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI FROM THE SIXTY-NINE POST STATIONS OF KISOKAIDO AND TOYOHARA KUNICHIKA, ACTORS, TWO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTSUtagawa Kuniyoshi from the Sixty-Nine Post Stations of Kisokaido and Toyohara Kunichika, Actors, Two Japanese Woodblock Prints,
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE, 1798-1861)Utagawa
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE, 1798-1861)Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Japanese, 1798-1861
Triptych, c. 1851
Ukiyo-e woodblock on paper
The three bijin on the engawa of a house overlooking a water-garden with a goldfish pond. Published by Mikawa-ya.
Impression: 14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (36.2 x 24.1 cm.)
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861)
EDO
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861)
EDO PERIOD comprising six oban tate-e prints and one oban yoko-e print; including one depicting Sasaki Saburo Moritsuna strangling the fisherman Fujidayu, published by Kawaguchiya Uhei; one Kashiwade no Hanoshi wrestling a tiger in a cave, from the series Heroes Matched to Five Colours (Eiyu goshiki awase), published by Sanoya Kihei; one kabuki actor Iwai Hanshiro V in the role of Buddhist monk Seigen, in the play 'Sumidagawa hana no goshozome', published by Kawaguchiya Chozo; one Evening Glow at Awazu (Awazu yusho) from the series Military Brilliance of the Eight Views (Yobu hakkei), with scene Tomoe-gozen after the battle of Awazugahara, published by Enshuya Matabei; one of the triptych from the picture album Edo F?zoku Azuma Nishiki-e?, published by Tsujiya Yasubei etc.(7)largest: 38cm x 27.8cmProvenance: From the collection of Arthur Halcrow VerstageNote: Arthur Halcrow Verstage (1875-1969) was an architect who spent much of his career in the public sector. He was a student at the Royal Academy School of Architecture in the 1900s and was elected as an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1902. By 1903 he was a student and assistant at the Central School of Arts and Crafts (later known as the Central School of Art and Design) in London where William Lethaby was principal and a great influence on him. He then oversaw the design of the new school in Southampton Row from 1905-8. From here he became an architect for London County Council and was involved with many London societies, and as a founding member of the Kelmscott Fellowship, a forerunner to The William Morris Society. His large and varied collection was a reflection of his wide interest in the arts. His archive was purchased by The William Morris Society in 2005.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE, 1797-1861),
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE, 1797-1861), A SELECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS Edo period (1615-1868), ink and colors on paper, includes five woodblock prints from three different triptychs by Kuniyoshi, presented loose.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE, 1797-1861),
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE, 1797-1861), THREE WOODBLOCK PRINTS Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1847-48, includes three woodblock prints from the series Stories of the True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai (Seichu gishi den), each print depicts a different ronin, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, pulbished by Ebiya Rinnosuke (Kaijudo), identically framed with mat under glass.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861) THE
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861) THE FIGHT BETWEEN LORD TAIRA NO SHIGEMORI AND AKUGENTA YOSHIHIRA mid 19th century, woodblock print on paper, across three separate sheets (3)
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE, 1797-1861),
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE, 1797-1861), SIX WOODBLOCK PRINTS Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1847, includes six woodblock prints from the series "Biographies of the Loyal Retainers," published by Eibya Rinnosuke, depicting Chushingura or the Loyal Retainers, based on the story of the forty-seven ronin and their mission to avenge the death of their master, Asano Naganori, all professionally framed identically, not examined outside of the frame.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI(Japanese, 1798-1861)
Scene
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI(Japanese, 1798-1861)
Scene from a kabuki play, possibly˜ Sukeroku , signed "Kuniyoshi˜ ga ",˜ oban tate-e˜ triptych, overall sight 13-3/8 x 27-7/8 in.; carved wood frame, 21-3/4 x 36-1/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
scattered light staining, three small holes/losses in top section, not examined out of frame; frame with light wear and abrasions
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (JAPANESE, 1786-1865), WOODBLOCK PRINT OF ACTOR KAWARAZAKI GONJURO Circa 1863, Actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro as Danshichi, a Chivalrous Man, signed Toyokuni hitsu to lower right of print, published by Hiranoya Shinzo, framed with mat, not examined outside of the frame.
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA / TOYOKUNI III
UTAGAWA KUNISADA / TOYOKUNI III (JAPAN, 1786-1865) Kabuki Theatre Samurai Warrior from "Lives of a Hundred Heroes of High Renown" (Meiko hyakuyu den), signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Izumiya Ichibei (Kansendo), circa 1848-49. Oban. In mahogany bullnose frame, matted and glazed, OS: 21" x 17", SS: 13 1/4" x 9". Toned, light bend lower right.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI WOODBLOCK PRINTUtagawa
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI WOODBLOCK PRINTUtagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861) woodblock print, Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Chichibu Shoji Shigetada from the play Dan no Ura Kabuto Gunki. Circa Mid 19th century. Published by Ibaya Senzaburo. Signed, dated and publisher's mark lower center. 14 1/2" x 8 3/4". Tears upper right. Creasing to the lower left and center right.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPAN, 1798-1861),
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPAN, 1798-1861), TRIPTYCH DEPICTING THREE KABUKI ACTORS., WOODBLOCK PRINTS, 9.5" X 21". FRAMED 15.5" X 26.5".UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI, Japan, 1798-1861, Triptych depicting three Kabuki actors. Housed together in a common frame. Dimensions: Woodblock prints, 9.5" x 21". Framed 15.5" x 26.5".
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPAN, 1798-1861)
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPAN, 1798-1861) Itinerant Laborer, with saw and hoe on his shoulder, book in hand, in black faux bamboo frame, matted and glazed, OS: 20 1/2" x 15 1/2", SS: 13 1/2" x 9". Soiling and loss at bottom.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI(Japanese, 1798-1861)
Two
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI(Japanese, 1798-1861)
Two woodblock prints: samurai kabuki scene; two geishas; artist's signature and seal, oban tate-e , each sight 12-7/8 x 9-1/8 in.; framed, 19-3/8 x 15-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
some wear and thinning to paper at upper corners, scattered light staining, not examined out of frames; frames with light wear and abrasions
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (JAPANESE, 1786-1864), TWO WOODBLOCK PRINTS FROM GENJI GOJU YOGO SERIES Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1857, ink and colors on paper, includes two woodblock prints from the series Genji goju yojo, each represents a chapter from the Tale of Genji, the prints are a deluxe printing with gold leaf effects and embossing to paper, both presented loose, but attached with unknown adhesive at top margin to paper mats.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861) WOODBLOCK
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861) WOODBLOCK PRINTFramed woodblock print on paper, Hara Goemon Mototoki, from the series Biographies of Loyal and Righteous Samurai, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861), sheet: approx 14.25"h, 10"w, overall: 23.25"h, 18"w, 5.25lbs **Provenance: From the collection of Mrs. Bettye Wellons, Austin, Texas**
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861)
EDO
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861)
EDO PERIOD, 1842 an oban tate-e triptych print A Children's Calligraphy Gathering (Yôdô sekigaki kai), published by Izumiya Ichibei, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga(3)largest: 37.6cm x 26.6cmProvenance: From the collection of Arthur Halcrow VerstageNote: Arthur Halcrow Verstage (1875-1969) was an architect who spent much of his career in the public sector. He was a student at the Royal Academy School of Architecture in the 1900s and was elected as an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1902. By 1903 he was a student and assistant at the Central School of Arts and Crafts (later known as the Central School of Art and Design) in London where William Lethaby was principal and a great influence on him. He then oversaw the design of the new school in Southampton Row from 1905-8. From here he became an architect for London County Council and was involved with many London societies, and as a founding member of the Kelmscott Fellowship, a forerunner to The William Morris Society. His large and varied collection was a reflection of his wide interest in the arts. His archive was purchased by The William Morris Society in 2005.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (japanese 1797-1861)
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (japanese 1797-1861) ) TOTSUKA, STATION 6 from 53 ststions on the tokaido Color woodblock framed Sheet size: -Completely laid down to foam core.
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (JAPANESE, 1786-1865)Utagawa
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (JAPANESE, 1786-1865)Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865) , woodblock print triptych, overall sight 14 x 29 1/2 in., double matted and framed
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (japanese 1786-1865) UNREAD (ACTOR, BIJIN AND WARRIOR) Signed Kochoro Toyokuni ga with Toshidama and publisher's seals; Daikoku-ya Heikichi, publisher; and with Watanabe and Mera Nanushi seals. Color woodcut triptych. Each panel approx: 14 7/16 x 10 3/16 in. Unframed
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (japanese 1786-1865) ACTOR PRINT DEPICTING "KANJINCHÔ" 1857, signed Toyokuni hitsu with toshidama seal. Color woodblock print. oban tate-e; together with four other color woodblock prints from incomplete triptychs by various artists. each oban tate-e
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (JAPANESE, 1786-1864), GENJI PRINT OF YUGAO CHAPTER Edo period (1615-1868), ink and colors on paper, woodblock print, decorated with scene from the "Yugao" chapter from the Tale of Genji, with Genjimon border, presented loose.
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA, WOODBLOCK PRINT,
UTAGAWA KUNISADA, WOODBLOCK PRINT, C. 1852 Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865), Poem by Fujiwara no Toshiyuki, actor Ichikawa Kodanji as the Ghost of Kasane, from the series Comparisons for Thirty-six Selected Poems, 14"h x 9.75"w (sheet), 20.5"h x 16"w (frame)
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA II (JAPANESE,
UTAGAWA KUNISADA II (JAPANESE, 1823-1880)Utagawa Kunisada II (Japanese, 1823-1880) , "Kocho (Butterfly)", woodblock print from series "Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards", sight 12 3/4 in. x 9 in., double matted and framed
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPAN, 1798-1861),
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPAN, 1798-1861), TWO SCENES OF COURTESANS., WOODBLOCK PRINTS, OBAN TATE-E, 14" X 9" SIGHT. FRAMED 20" X 15".UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI, Japan, 1798-1861, Two scenes of courtesans. Dimensions: Woodblock prints, oban tate-e, 14" x 9" sight. Framed 20" x 15".
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (JAPANESE, 1786-1864), TWO SETS OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS Edo period (1615-1868), ink and colors on paper, includes a triptych of a cat ghost narrative with kabuki actors, and two sheets from a triptych with elaborately dressed figures, all prints are signed to lower area of each sheet in a cartouche, each print with a publisher's seal and censor seals, presented loose.
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK PRINT Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797?1861) ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting the right-hand image of diptych featuring the actors in the production of the play Kagekiyo, printed 1849. Image: 14" H x 9" W; frame: 22" H x 15" W.
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (JAPANESE, 1786-1864),
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (JAPANESE, 1786-1864), EASTERN GENJI'S CHERRY BLOSSOM BANQUET Circa 1856, ink and colors on paper, woodblock print, oban triptych, signed Toyokuni ga in red cartouche to lower corner, publisher seal Iseyoshi, with censor seal, each print part of a full scene showing elegant ladies dressed in kimono on an outdoor playing traditional instruments and admiring the view surrounding the central figure Prince Genji, presented loose.
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(2) UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861) WOODBLOCK PRINTS(lot of 2) Framed woodblock prints on paper, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861), including: (1) Kazusa no Shichibyoe Kagekiyo wielding a broken beam, from the series Stories of a Hundred Heroes of High Renown, sheet: approx 13.75"h, 9.5"w, overall: 23"h, 18"w, (1) Hayano Kanpei Tsuneyo making a spear-thrust, from the series Biographies of Loyal and Righteous Samurai, sheet: approx 14.75"h, 10.25"w, overall: 23"h, 18"w; both with insect holes to sheets, 10.5lbs total **Provenance: From the collection of Mrs. Bettye Wellons, Austin, Texas**
- UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE 1797-1861):
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPANESE 1797-1861): GEISHA AND SAMURAI Woodblock print signed and artist's chop matted and unframed. 14 1/2 x 10 in. (sheet).
- UTAGAWA KUNIMARU (JAPANESE, 1794-1829),
UTAGAWA KUNIMARU (JAPANESE, 1794-1829), A KAKEMONO-E WOODBLOCK PRINT OF A GEISHA Edo period (1615-1868), two woodblock prints arranged vertically to form the kakemono-e of an elegant geisha with a robe decorated with waves and coral and an obi to the front with image of a jumping carp, signed together with publisher's seal to lower right side, professionally framed under glass, not examined outside of the frame.
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (japanese 1786-1865) BIJIN 1856, signed Toyokuni ga, with tatsu sho date seal, aratame censor seal and publisher's seal; Izumi-ya Ichibei publisher. Color woodblock triptych. oban tate-e
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA I (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA I (TOYOKUNI III) COLOR WOODCUT (Japanese 1786-1865) Depicting an actor unrolling a scroll. Oban size signed in calligraphy c.r. In custom wood frame.
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (JAPANESE, 1786-1864), COLLECTION OF NINE WOODBLOCK PRINTS Edo period (1615-1868), includes nine woodblock prints of various themes including kabuki theater actors and the Tale of Genji narrative, all prints are signed to the lower area of each sheet in a cartouche, each print with a publisher's seal and censor seals, presented loose.
- UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III)
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III) (JAPANESE, 1786-1865), FOUR MIRROR WOODBLOCK PRINTS Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1840, small paper format series of Kabuki actors half length in lacquer and gilt decorated mirrors wrapped with Japanese pattern fabric, publisher Iseya Kanekichi, presented loose in pairs with mounting tape to corners secured to mat in paper folders.