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UTAMARO KITAGAWA

• KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753-1806) EDO
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753-1806) EDO PERIOD comprising six oban tate-e prints and two yotsugiri tate-e prints; including one entitled One of Seven Lucky Treasures (shichifuku no uchi) from the series Comparisons of the Artistic Pride of Precious Children (Gei-Jiman kodakara awase shichifuku no uchi), with date seal 1805-VI, censor's seal kiwame, published by Izumiya Ichibei; one entitled Carrying Sea Waters from the series Fine Plants and Splendid Landscapes (Masarigusa natori fukei), censor's seal kiwame, published by Yamaguchiya Tobei; all signed Utamaro hitsu(8)largest: 29.2cm x 26.3cmProvenance: 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.
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753-1806) EDO
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753-1806) EDO PERIOD comprising four oban tate-e prints; including one entitled Shaving the Nape of the Neck, from the series Elegant Five-Needled Pine (Furyu goyo no matsu); two from the series Comparing True Feelings — Sources of Love (Jitsu kurabe iro no minakami), one of them published by Nishimuraya Yohachi, depicting a pair of famous lovers from shinjû-mono (plays about double-suicide), the lovers' names, Keisei Umegawa and Hikyakuya Chubei, are inscribed above them; and one possibly from the series of Courtesan Yosooi from Matsuba House, censor's seal kiwame, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi; all signed Utamaro hitsu(4)largest: 38cm 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.
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO, JAPANESE
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO, JAPANESE (1753-1806), COURTESAN HOLDING A CAT, COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT ON PAPER, 16"W X 70"LKitagawa Utamaro, Japanese, (1753-1806) Courtesan holding a cat, color woodblock print on paper mounted as kakejuki scroll. With box. Provenance: from Taylor University's Dr. Neil and Mrs. Renee Compton Collection. Proceeds benefit Taylor University endowed scholarship funds. color woodblock print on paper Dimensions: 16"W x 70"L
• UTAMARO KITIGAWA (JAPAN,
  UTAMARO KITIGAWA (JAPAN, 1753-1806), TWO BIJIN PRINTS:, WOODBLOCK PRINTS, OBAN TATE-E, 14” X 8.5” SIGHT. FRAMED.UTAMARO KITIGAWA, Japan, 1753-1806, Two Bijin prints: 1) "Bijin Okubi-e". 2) Smoking Beauty. Dimensions: Woodblock prints, oban tate-e, 14" x 8.5" sight. Framed.
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE 1753-1806), THE COURTESAN, HINAZURU, WOODBLOCK PRINT WITH SILVER MICA BACKGROUND, FRAME: 22 1/2 X 17 IN. (57.15 X 43.18 CM.)Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese 1753-1806), The Courtesan, Hinazuru, Woodblock Print with Silver Mica Background,, Dimensions: Frame: 22 1/2 x 17 in. (57.15 x 43.18 cm.)
• AFTER KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE,
  AFTER KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE, C.?1753 - 1806) 28" x 52 ?" image After the famous "Hari-shigoto" nishiki-e triptych. Woodblock print with hand enhancement in polychrome pigments on rice paper mounted on artist's board, depicting ladies creating garments, and children and kitten at play, signed "Utamaro" and stamped in the lower right corner, upper left and middle left far edge; matted and framed under glass, overall 37 ?" x 62".
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE 1753-1806) BEAUTY IN FRONT OF MIRROR. Color woodblock 20th century edition; Matted and unframed 15.75'' x 10.50'' (sheet) Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO II (JAPANESE, D.
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO II (JAPANESE, D. 1831), THE LOVERS C. 1797, ink and colors on paper, woodblock print, signed Utamaro hitsu, published by Moriya Jihei, framed with mat, not examined outside of the frame.
• UTAMARO KITAGAWA (JAPAN, 1753-1806)
  UTAMARO KITAGAWA (JAPAN, 1753-1806) Bijin Admiring Herself in a Mirror, in black stick frame, under glass, OS: 15 3/4" x 12 3/4", image size: 14 3/4" x 9 3/4", soiling.
• UTAMARO KITAGAWA (JAPAN, 1753-1806)
  UTAMARO KITAGAWA (JAPAN, 1753-1806) Bijin Admiring Herself in a Mirror, in black stick frame, under glass, OS: 15 3/4" x 12 3/4", image size: 14 3/4" x 9 3/4", soiling.
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO JAPANESE
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO JAPANESE WOODBLOCKKitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). Woodblock Suzume of Yoshiwara. Signed in the plate upper right. 15" x 10" (with frame 23" x 14").
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPAN,
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPAN, 1753-1806), COURTESAN AND ATTENDANT IN A BED CHAMBER., WOODBLOCK PRINT, OBAN TATE-E, 15.25” X 10.25”. UNFRAMED.KITAGAWA UTAMARO, Japan, 1753-1806, Courtesan and attendant in a bed chamber. Circa 1790s. Dimensions: Woodblock print, oban tate-e, 15.25" x 10.25". Unframed.
• Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese
  Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese 1750-1806) Man and Woman. Woodblock print in colors apprx. 14-1/2" x 9-7/8" floated over silk covered matboard framed under glass in a pinch corner frame overall apprx.22-5/8" x 17-5/8". Possibly a later printing.
• Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese,
  Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1805) Two Geishas grooming. Woodblock print in colors, approx. 14-3/4" x 9-3/4", double matted and framed under glass overall approx. 23-3/4" x 15-1/2".
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE,
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE, 1753-1806) PAIR OF PRINTS PRINT: 15 X 9 3/4 IN.(2) Print: 15 x 9 3/4 in.
• ASIAN: KITAGAWA UTAMARO
  ASIAN: KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPANESE, 1753-1806), LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH C., JAPANESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT ON PAPER, DEPICTS TWO GEISHA...ASIAN: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806), late 18th/ early 19th C., Japanese color woodblock print on paper, depicts two geishas, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age and use including toning, foxing, and minor damages, ss: 14 1/4" h. x 9 5/8" w.
• Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese,
  Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806) Geisha five color woodblock prints, each framed signed and sealed 14 1/2 x 10 in., 36.83 x 25.4 cm (largest image). Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida
• 2 PRINTS AFTER KITAGAWA
  2 PRINTS AFTER KITAGAWA UTAMAROAfter Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). 2 prints. Washing Hair and Yamauba & Kintaro, foxing to mats, scratches and dents in frames, 14" x 9", framed 24" x 17".
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO WOODBLOCK
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO WOODBLOCK PRINTKitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). Akashii of the Tamayo from the series Famous Courtesans Behind the Scenes, discoloration throughout, holes, 13 1/2" x 9", with frame 20 x 16.
• UTAMARO KITAGAWA. GEISHA LOOKING
  UTAMARO KITAGAWA. GEISHA LOOKING RIGHT, WOODBLOCK Color woodblock print, sight size: 15 1/2 x 10 1/4 in., framed.
• After Kitagawa Utamaro/Actors/a
  After Kitagawa Utamaro/Actors/a pair of woodcuts, 34cm x 24cm/and another
• After Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese
  After Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese d. 1806) two color woodblock prints recarved 20th C. impressions including: ''Hairdresser'' from the series ''Twelve Types of Women's Handicraft'' (Asano and Clark 1995 #312) originally published by Jakurindo c. 1798-99; and ''Three Beauties of the Present Day: Tomimoto Toyohina Naniwaya Kita and Takashima Hisa '' (Asano and Clark 1995 #105) originally published by Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo) in 1793 both matted and framed under glass the first with some mat burn oban sheet sizes.
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPAN,
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPAN, 1753-1806), TYING THREAD., WOODBLOCK PRINT, OBAN TATE-E, 14” X 10” SIGHT. FRAMED 17” X 12”.KITAGAWA UTAMARO, Japan, 1753-1806, Tying Thread. From the series "Women's Handicrafts: Models of Dexterity". Dimensions: Woodblock print, oban tate-e, 14" x 10" sight. Framed 17" x 12".
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTKitagawa Utamaro (Japanese 1753-1806). Parody of a procession of a Korean ambassador, discoloration throughout, scratches to frame, 15" x 10", with frame 20 1/2" x 15 1/2".
• KITAGAWA UTAMARO, W/B PRINT "TWO
  KITAGAWA UTAMARO, W/B PRINT "TWO MIRRORS"(1753-1806), and a print of lady musicians. Framed, not examined out of frames. Largest frame size: 20 3/4" high, 13 3/4" wide. Toning, Utamaro with small stain top center, musicians with blue stains above ladies' heads on left. Provenance:Property of a Litchfield County Collector.
• LOT OF KITAGAWA UTAMARO RECUT
  LOT OF KITAGAWA UTAMARO RECUT PRINTSKitagawa Utamaro ( Japanese, 1753- 1806). 5 woodblock ukiyo-e prints recut. Featuring beautiful women or bijin in everyday scenes. 15 5/8" H x 10 1/4" L. In good condition.
• 2pc Utamaro Kitagawa Japanese
  2pc Utamaro Kitagawa Japanese Woodblock Framed 15''x12.5''
• Two Japanese woodblock prints by
  Two Japanese woodblock prints by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806); 15" x 10" (larger, approx.)
• ASIAN: KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPAN
  ASIAN: KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPAN 1753-1806) "BEAUTY BEFORE A MIRROR" UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK PRINT, EARLY 20TH C. IMPRESSION FROM RECARVED BLOCKS, FROM THE SERIES "SEVEN BEAUTIES APPLYING MAKE-UP" ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1792...ASIAN: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japan 1753-1806) "Beauty before a Mirror" ukiyo-e woodblock print, early 20th C. impression from recarved blocks, from the series "Seven Beauties Applying Make-Up" originally published in 1792, foil or mica give mirror slight shimmer, artist seal lower right, framed and matted behind glass, wear consistent with age, creasing to print, not examined out of frame, ss: 15 1/4" h. x 10" w.
• UTAMARO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK
  UTAMARO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTKitagawa Utamaro (ca. 1753-1806). Japanese woodblock print depicting a group of birds along the water's edge. Inscription along the left. Sight; height: 4 3/4 in x width: 7 1/4 in. Framed; height: 14 in x width: 16 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• AFTER UTAMARO KITIGAWA (JAPAN,
  AFTER UTAMARO KITIGAWA (JAPAN, 1750-1806), YOSHIWARA SUZUME DANCE., WOODBLOCK PRINT, OBAN TATE-E, 15.5” X 10” SIGHT. FRAMED 23” X 17”.AFTER UTAMARO KITIGAWA, Japan, 1750-1806, Yoshiwara Suzume Dance. Dimensions: Woodblock print, oban tate-e, 15.5" x 10" sight. Framed 23" x 17".
• Kitagawa Utamaro Triptych
  Kitagawa Utamaro Triptych Lithographs Framed 19.5'' x 35''
• Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese
  Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese 1750-1806) "A Mendicant Priest Asking for Alms on the 'Birthday of the Buddha'". Woodblock print in faint colors with gauffrage ca. 1785-1786 apprx. 9-1/2" x 7" publisher Wakasa-ya Yoichi matted overall apprx. 14" x 11". This image illustrated in "Utamaro: Colour Prints and Paintings" by Jack Hillier 1961 page 32 figure 21.
• TWO UKIYO-E COLOR WOODBLOCKS,
  TWO UKIYO-E COLOR WOODBLOCKS, UTAMARO & SHARAKUKitagawa Utamaro (after) (Japanese, 1753-1806) Akashi and Matsuga of the Tamaya House , image ca. 1801 From "Famous Flowers of Beauty from the Pleasure Quarters" Color woodblock on paper 14" x 9 1/2" (oban) Publisher's seal bearing a strong similarity to that of Tsutaya Juzaburo. The glazed frame measures 19 1/2" x 15". Toshusai Sharaku (after) (Japanese, fl. 1794-1795) The Actor Bando Mitsugoro as Ishii Genzo , image 1794 Color woodblock on paper 14" x 9 1/2" (oban) No publisher's seal present. The glazed frame measures 19 1/2" x 15". Condition The Utamaro print has a flattened vertical fold to the right of the sheet, and shows a bit of toning and mat burn. The Sharaku print has unusual coloration, including a splotchy pattern of staining to the figure's face.
• AFTER KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPAN,
  AFTER KITAGAWA UTAMARO (JAPAN, CIRCA 1753-1806) SIAFTER KITAGAWA UTAMARO (Japan, circa 1753-1806) six woodcuts, depicting mother and child. Oban size, 14" x 9.25". In matching wood frames; 18" x 13.5" overall.
• Collection of Six Japanese
  Collection of Six Japanese Colored Ukigo-e Woodblock Prints, by such Japanese masters as Utamaro Kitagawa, Shunsho Katsukawa, Yeisho Chokosai and Toshusai Sharaku, the collection comprised of a pair of actors, a beautiful woman, beauty shape, evening hill, looks on the stage, and women divers at Eno-shima, all presented on pale gray linen backplates within faux-bamboo frames and glazed, h. 12-3/4", w. 8-1/4".