A few examples of appraisal values for
ASHINAGA TENAGA

• 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-
• Japanese kutani double chamber vase
  Japanese kutani double chamber vase early 20th century Of double cylindrical chamber form flanked by Ashinaga and Tenaga, decorated in the typical Kutani palette. H: 11 in. PROVENANCE: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, Pa
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• S. Tosuke (Japan
  S. Tosuke (Japan
• 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.
• [JAPANESE ART] AKIYAMA, Terukazu et
  [JAPANESE ART] AKIYAMA, Terukazu et al. Genshoku Nihon no bijutsu. Tokyo: Shogakkann, 1966-1972. Together 28 volumes. ??????????????28??1966-1972?
• Hatakeyama Seido (Japanese, b.
  Hatakeyama Seido (Japanese, b. 1930) Shimmering of Heated Air, 2005 Madake Tessen-ami (base), kushime-hineri (body) Height 14 3/4 x length 5 7/8 x width 5 7/8 in., 37.5 x 14.9 x 14.9 cm.
• 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
• 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".
• 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.
• 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.
• KUNISADA OBAN TATE-EKUNISADA
  KUNISADA OBAN TATE-EKUNISADA Oban tate-e Azuri print depicting a Samurai reading from a scroll while standing under a maple tree as a river rages in the background.
• SHIRO KASAMATSU (JAPAN,
  SHIRO KASAMATSU (JAPAN, 1898-1991) UNFRAMED "Ameni Kururu Tou: Yanaka Pagoda in Rain at Dusk. (A Rainy Evening In Ueno Park, Tokyo), oban shin-hanga woodcut, depicting the old Tenno-ji, a five-storied pagoda [temple] built in 1644, burnt in 1771 and rebuilt 19 years later. Signed, with red seal, Watanabe seal in margin, title and date of 1934 in other margin, unframed, tipped to mount inside paper mat, as issued, 15 1/4" x 10 1/4" sheet, 14 1/2" x 20" mount. Very good condition.
• A Tanto in aikuchi style, soft
  A Tanto in aikuchi style, soft metal mounts with leave and wave design, Ishiguro Masaharu Saku, blade signed Kanesada, with a hamon of gunome midare in an old polish. Length of blade 7 7/8 in., 20 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• A Japanese Blade having wood
  A Japanese Blade having wood scabbard and handle with ivory lined mekugi. Length of nagasa 16 7/8 inches.
• 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
• TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (TAISO) (JAPAN,
  TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (TAISO) (JAPAN, 1832-1892) "A Young Retainer of Lord Kira hurling a brazier at Kataoka Gengoemon during the night attack of the forty-seven Ronin" from "Shinsen azuma nishiki-e". (New selections of eastern brocade pictures). Signed Yoshitoshi. Artist's seal Taiso. Dated Meiji 18 (1885), publisher: Tsunashima, Oban diptych, in black molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 19" x 24 3/4", SS: 14" x 19". Rippled where joined, tape stain bottom center, light corner bend lower right.
• 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.
• 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.
• Katsushika Hokusai Woodblock
  Katsushika Hokusai Woodblock Print (Japanese, 1760-1849) Tenji Tenno from the series Hyakunin Isshu uba ga etoki (The Hundred Poems as Told by the Nurse), signed "Zen Hokusai", publisher's seals for Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), 19th century, 10-1/4 x 14-7/8 in.,
• Hatakeyama Seido (Japanese, b.
  Hatakeyama Seido (Japanese, b. 1930) Shimmering of Heated Air Madake Height 14.5 in., 36.8 cm. Property from the Estate of Gary P. Grunau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• A Tanto SINGED BISHU JO OSAFUNE
  A Tanto SINGED BISHU JO OSAFUNE KIYOMITSU ?? ?????? in Shirasaya with fine Sayagaki. Length of blade 12 in., 30.48 cm.
• A Meiji period ivory netsuke carved
  A Meiji period ivory netsuke carved as a charcoal burner signed in the manner of Tadakazu 1.5ins Estimate ?150-200 In good condition and signature probably reads: Rakushin not Tadakazu. This could be a small okimono but a cord can be tied either around his left or right arms. 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 ?420
• 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.
• A Tanto in shirasaya with elaborate
  A Tanto in shirasaya with elaborate carving of a dragon chasing the jewel on one side, gomabashii on the other, signed Taikei Naotane Seitan. Length of blade 17 1/2 in., 44.45 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• SEIGAKU GWASHU TOKYO: SHIMBI SHOIN,
  SEIGAKU GWASHU TOKYO: SHIMBI SHOIN, 1912 Seigaku Gwashu (The Star Hill Collection), Tokyo: Shimbi Shoin, 1912, the book features high quality reproductions of important painting in the Kita-in Temple (Star Hill Collection), seven color woodblock plates and sixty black and white plates, the plates are presented in three sections with brief descriptive information in Japanese and English, the three sections are: Pictures of Various Workmen attributed to Kano Yoshinobu, Portraits of the Six-and-Thirty Master Poets by Matabei Iwasa, and Twelve Varieties of Hawk-Pictures.
• Minamoto Yoshimune 1941 the
  Minamoto Yoshimune 1941 the katana in a professional Japanese polish, having a shirasaya with solid silver habaki, patriotic sayings on the tang. Length of blade 67.3 cm.
• 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
• Japan
  Japan
• 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.
• Two Japan
  Two Japan
• Japanese katana naosuke, 1939
  Japanese katana naosuke, 1939 Mei signed Seki Tanrensho Blade L: 26 in, unokubi-zukuri, ihori-mune, masame-hada, no visable hamon, lacquered metal saya and iron tsuba. ,500-
• KAMAMATSU SHIRO, PAGODA IN RAIN
  KAMAMATSU SHIRO, PAGODA IN RAIN AT NIGHTFALL, YANAKA, TOKYO & HIROSHIGE, PAULOWNIA PLANTATION, AKASAKA woodblock prints.