A few examples of appraisal values for
ASHINAGA

• An Edo period ivory netsuke
  An Edo period ivory netsuke carved as Ashinga 3ins Estimate ?250-300 Grained in dirt into the lower of the carving some slight orange staining to the back of the piece also some fine cracks to the back of the figure and across the top of his head. Himatoshi starts with a hole at the rear of the figure which exits in the drapery of his left sleeve there is also a hole between the feet with remnants of cord. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?700
• Fine Japanese elephant ivory
  Fine Japanese elephant ivory netsuke of Ashinaga and Tenaga late 18th century The latter seated on his companion's shoulders hand clasping a coiled octopus, as Ashinaga stands looking upwards, detailed carving and fine aged patina. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Michigan ,200 minor age cracking-good patina 7 or 8/
• Large pair of Japanese bronze
  Large pair of Japanese bronze figures late 19th century Standing figures of Ashinaga and Tenaga, both supporting baskets, over shells, signs of gilding. H: 12 in. PROVENANCE: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA ,500-
• A Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase
  A Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) titled Ashinoko no yukuji. Height of image 13 x width 8 1/4 inches.
• Takeji Asano (Japanese 1900-1999)
  Takeji Asano (Japanese 1900-1999) "Night Scene of Kasuga Shrine". Woodblock print on paper in colors the title printed in English on the lower margin Japanese inscriptions printed on the left margin signed at the lower left corner of the image apprx. 15-3/4" x 10-3/4" paper size held into a slender mat with linen tape and framed under non-glare glass overall apprx. 16-3/4" x 12-1/4".
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE Yokai Ashinaga-jin, long-legged man, smiling while carrying a long narrow basket, left hand behind his head, unsigned, 3 7/8" tall, shrinkage cracks, yellowing.
• Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858),
  Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), Asakusa tanbo Torinomachi mode (Asakusa Ricefields and Torinomachi Festival), Dated 1857 From the series 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo' (Meisho Edo hyakkei); colour woodblock print Signed Hiroshige ga; Censor's seal aratame; Published by Uoya Eikichi, 11th month 1857 vertical oban 14.1 x 9.4 in — 35.7 x 24 cm
• A Shinto Wakizashi in
  A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa:. 50.5cmMotohaba: 2.8cm Sakihaba: 2.2cm Kasane: 7mmHada: itame but detail obscured by light abrasionHamon: Suguha base with pointed ko-gunomeKissaki: chu-kissakiNakago:  suriage one mekugi ana, signed Terushige (possibly 4th generation circa 1648)Koshirae yellow silk braid bound over black lacquered same tsuka, round iron tsuba with gold inlay. Menuki bow arrows and quiver in copper and gold plain iron fuchi (kashira missing)Provenance: gifted in 1962.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• NARAZAKI, Eisho, (Japanese,
  NARAZAKI, Eisho, (Japanese, 1894-1936): ''Inside the Asakusa Kannon Shrine, Woodblock, sight size 9'' x 13.5'', framed, 18.25'' x 13.5''.
• TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (JAPAN, ACTIVE
  TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (JAPAN, ACTIVE 1794-1795), KABUKI PRINT: "SEGAWA TOMISABURO II AS YADORIGI IN THE PLAY 'HANA AYAME BUNROKU SOGA'"., WOODBLOCK PRINT WITH MICA, 15" X 10". UNFRAMED.TOSHUSAI SHARAKU, Japan, Active 1794-1795, Kabuki print: "Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play 'Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga'". Dimensions: Woodblock print with mica, 15" x 10". Unframed.
• AFTER KAIGETSUDO ANCHI (JAPANESE,
  AFTER KAIGETSUDO ANCHI (JAPANESE, ACTIVE 1714), STANDING BEAUTY Based on a circa 1714 impression, woodblock print, ink on paper, standing courtesan wearing a kimono with iris pattern, signed to lower left with seals, professionally framed with mat under glass.
• Good Japanese naganata signed
  Good Japanese naganata signed hizen kuni husawara ju minamoto, circa 1660 Mei; Hizen Kuni Husawara ju Minamoto Ichita, blade 38 cm hada and hamon unclear, full length pole with iron and copper mounts. PROVENANCE: Private Collection
• A Shinto Wakizashi in
  A Shinto Wakizashi in KoshiraeSugata:  Shinogi-Zukuri Iori-mune with shallow tori-zoriNagasa: 38.6cmMotohaba: 2.7cm  Sakihaba:  2.1cm Kasane: 6mmHada: Itame/nagare but detail obscured by light abrasion.Hamon: Suguha with ko-gunomeKissaki: Chu-kissaki with slight damage to tip details of boshi not visibleNakago:  Ubu, one mekugi ana, kurijiri Kesho yasurimeiKoshirae light brown silk braid bound same tsuka, iron mokkogata tsuba. Menuki monkeys with baskets of flowers. Fuchi kashira vines in gold over fine shakudo nanako. Gold foil covered copper habaki (damaged) Black ishimei lacquered saya.Provenance: purchased in a local UK antique shop 1958.Lots 539-543 comprise a collection of Japanese edged weapons assembled by the late Mr MacCormick between 1953 and 1963, with one final addition added in 1998. They were all purchased within the UK at local auctions, antique shops or privately. They have never been submitted for shinsa. All of the works are in largely untouched condition and a professional polish would undoubtedly reveal more detail of hada, hamon and boshi. Equally the koshirae include a number of interesting tsuba and small fittings which are worthy of further study and preservation. Mellors & Kirk gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Paul Bowman in the cataloguing of this collection
• LARGE EARLY 18TH C. JAPANESE WOODEN
  LARGE EARLY 18TH C. JAPANESE WOODEN NETSUKE Obi-hasami sashi-netsuke of Ashinaga (long legs) and Tenaga (long arms) catching a clam, rendered in hardwood, with oblate holes on back, unsigned, 5 5/8" tall. Repair to one foot.
• FIVE JAPANESE SHINHANGA PRINTS
  FIVE JAPANESE SHINHANGA PRINTS EISHO NARAZAKI Interior of Asakusa Temple (1932) Snow Scene seals untranslated OHARA SHOSON (1877-1945 Willow Bridge in Snow (1927) Pine Tree in Moonlight inscription untranslated ITO TAKAHASHI Traveler in snow with Fuji beyond (5)
• KAWASE HASUI (1883-1957) NARA
  KAWASE HASUI (1883-1957) NARA KASUGA JINJA (KASUGA SHRINE, NARA) Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Nara Kasuga jinja (Kasuga Shrine, Nara), woodcut, signed in Japanese Hasui and sealed in red Kawa, titled in Japanese and dated (1925) in the margins, published by Watanabe Shozaburo with the "C" seal (1929-1942), mounted and framed, 15.25"h. x 10.25"w.
• TWO JAPANESE WOODCUTSTWO JAPANESE
  TWO JAPANESE WOODCUTSTWO JAPANESE WOODCUTS. After Utagawa Hiroshige II(1826-1869) "Smoking Mount Asama" from the "One Hundred Views of Famous Places in the Provinces" Series. After Toyoharu (1735-1814) "Sanjusangen-do Temple" with figures and archery competition. Oban size, in wood frames; 21.5" x 16.5" and 17" x 22.25" overall.
• JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 18TH
  JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE 18TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2”.JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE, 18th Century, Seated ashinga and tenaga. Dimensions: Height 2". Provenance: H.J. Mang.
• EISHO NARAZAKI, WOODBLOCK PRINT,
  EISHO NARAZAKI, WOODBLOCK PRINT, TEMPLEShin Hanga woodblock by Eisho Narazaki (Japanese, 1864-1936) titled "Interior of Asakusa Kannon Temple." Oban size. Overall framed size is 15 1/2" x 20". Excellent visual condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• Attr: Shunsen (Katsukawa Seijiro)
  Attr: Shunsen (Katsukawa Seijiro) (Japanese, 1762-1830) Woodblock print on paper, pieced paper backing with calligraphy, inscribed verso in pencil, approx. 9-3/8" x 14" unframed.
• JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE BY SHOKO 19TH
  JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE BY SHOKO 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2".JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE BY SHOKO, 19th Century, An Ashinaga peering through his bent legs. Signed. Dimensions: Height 2". Provenance: Private Western Massachusetts Collection.
• MIGITA TOSHIHIDE (JAPAN, 1863-1921)
  MIGITA TOSHIHIDE (JAPAN, 1863-1921) UNFRAMED Diptych "Onna Kusinoki" from the series "Meiyo Juhachi Ban" or "Eighteen Acts of Glory", depicting a woman with a 'Naginata' weapon pinning a man, oban ukiyo-e, loose, in sleeve, not joined. Fine condition.
• MIGITA TOSHIHIDE (JAPAN, 1863-1921)
  MIGITA TOSHIHIDE (JAPAN, 1863-1921) UNFRAMED Diptych "Onna Kusinoki" from the series "Meiyo Juhachi Ban" or "Eighteen Acts of Glory", depicting a woman with a 'Naginata' weapon pinning a man, oban ukiyo-e, loose, in sleeve, not joined. Edge and corner bends to margins.
• Attributed to Essu Mitsuyuki
  Attributed to Essu Mitsuyuki Unsigned, blade: 1300s the katana in full Japanese polish, shirasaya with Tanobe Sensei sayagaki, together with a certificate. Length of blade 62.1 cm.
• Michi Itami (American b. 1938) "Aki
  Michi Itami (American b. 1938) "Aki No Yugen" (Mystery Fall). Etching in two reds and gold on Japanese mingei paper orignally hinged to a sheet of gray Rives BFK support signed and dated 1986 on the support paper at the lower right blind stamp of the Print Club of Cleveland at the lower right corner of the support paper titled below the center of the image on the support paper edition of 57 the etching apprx. 17-1/4" x 23-5/8" the support paper apprx. 22-1/4" x 30-1/4". Special publication for 1986.
• AFTER UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE
  AFTER UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (JAPANESE, 1797-1858)After Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858) , "Inaba" and Higo", two woodblock prints from the series "Views of Famous Places in the Sixty Odd Provinces", sight 13 3/4 in. x 9 3/4 in., matted and framed alike (2 pcs.) Provenance: Inaba with TK Oriental Art & Antqiues, Williamsburg, VA, Oct. 1983; both Estate of Warren Paul Balovich (1926-1992), New Orleans.
• JAPANESE KATANA WITH SHINSA
  JAPANESE KATANA WITH SHINSA PAPERS JapanC. 1844-48Attributed to Musashi/Kogama Manetoshi, tape-wrapped shagreen grip, menuki on each side of the grip with silver and gold foliate designs, iron tsuba with gold foliate inlay patterns, silver foil habaki, steel blade with a dramatic hamone, a black lacquered wood scabbard, and Shinsa worksheet/papers on the sword.
• UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (JAPAN,
  UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (JAPAN, 1797-1858) "Arashiyama Manka" or Cherry-blossom on the banks at Arashiyama, from Kyoto Meisho. Views of Kyoto. A set of 10. Publisher, Yeisendo. Oban Yokoye. In a black faux bamboo frame, matted and glazed, OS: 12 3/4" x 18", SS: 8" x 13 1/4". Good condition.
• TANAKA RYOHEI (1933-2019),
  TANAKA RYOHEI (1933-2019), "ADASHINO," 1965, ETCHING & AQUATINT ON BEIGE-COLORED CHINE COLLé, PLATE: 8.25" H X 10.5" WTanaka Ryohei, (1933-2019) "Adashino," 1965, Etching & aquatint on beige-colored chine collé Edition: 97/100 Signed and dated in pencil in the lower margin: T. Ryohei; titled from the artist's website; Japanese notations in pencil at the extreme lower left margin corner Etching & aquatint on beige-colored chine collé Dimensions: Plate: 8.25" H x 10.5" W; Sheet: 10.5" H x 14" W Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost
• KAWASE HASUI - SHINTO SHRINE OF
  KAWASE HASUI - SHINTO SHRINE OF KASUGA AT NARA Kawase Hasui - Shinto Shrine of Kasuga at Nara, woodblock print on board, commissioned by the Board of Tourist Industry, Japanese Government Railways, Tokyo, with a calendar for the year 1936, published by Shimbishoin, Ginza, Tokyo, overall 15.24"h. x 10.25"w.
• HIGASHI TAKESONOSAI (1915-2003),
  HIGASHI TAKESONOSAI (1915-2003), A JAPANESE IKEBANA HANGING FLOWER BASKET, SHOWA PERIOD (1926–89), 6" H X 6.5" W X 4.5" DHigashi Takesonosai (1915-2003), A Japanese ikebana hanging flower basket, Showa Period (1926–89) Signed to base An ara-ami or informal coarse weave bamboo basket made with Shichiku and Kurochiku (purple and black) bamboo strips woven cross-wise to create a globe shaped basket, with a single woven handle for wall mounting Dimensions: 6" H x 6.5" W x 4.5" D Provenance: Tai Gallery, Santa Fe, NM Private collection, acquired from the above, 2010 This lot accompanied by a copy of an invoice from Tai Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, dated January 4, 2010.
• Adachi (Shosai) Ginko. Procession
  Adachi (Shosai) Ginko. Procession at Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. c. 1880, woodblock print. 15 h × 29¾ w in. estimate: $700–900. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
• Higashida Shigemasa (born 1955),
  Higashida Shigemasa (born 1955), a guinomi of archaic form, blue/green glazed with lion handles and Fo dog finial to the lid, 14cm high (restoration to foot), in a signed wooden box/Provenance: purchased from Lucy Lacoste Gallery, Concord, Massachusetts
• UTAGAWA SADAMASU KUNIMASU TWO COLOR
  UTAGAWA SADAMASU KUNIMASU TWO COLOR WOODCUTS (Japanese active 1832-1852). One depicts a woman seated on boulder holding fan water plants about wearing wooden clogs; the other depicts the actor Jitsukara Ensaburo in blue costume. Both oban size (9.50'' by 14.50''; both signed in calligraphy in matching wood frames.
• Yokoyama Sukenaga Dated 1838 the
  Yokoyama Sukenaga Dated 1838 the Shinshinto wakizashi signed Yokoyama Sukenaga in Hira Zukuri form with choji, the blade in a shirasaya and in a Japanese polish with solid silver habaki. Length of blade 36.3 cm.
• A Japanese Blade having wood
  A Japanese Blade having wood scabbard and handle with ivory lined mekugi. Length of nagasa 16 7/8 inches.