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Kinpōdō Nagao (Sonsai Kōitsu) (Japanese, active 1826-1836)
Cranes in Flight Over a Rolling Sea, circa 1835
Surimono woodblock print with gaufrage, embellished with silver mica
8-1/4 x 7-1/8 inches (21.0 x 18.1 cm) (sheet, shikishiban)
Signed: Hokkyō Kōitsu hitsu

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78078 | Mar 20, 2025

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Takahashi Hiroaki (Shōtei) (Japanese, 1871-1945)
After Katsushika Ōi (Japanese, 1800-1866)
Yoshiwara by Night, circa 1929
Woodblock print
11-1/2 x 17-1/2 inches (29.2 x 44.5 cm) (sheet, ōban)
Published by Fusui gabō
Ed. 31/300; as indicated by the red stamp verso lower left

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78250 | Mar 20, 2025

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Utagawa Sadakage (Japanese, active 1818-1844)
The Mirror (Hōkyō), from the series Three Sacred Treasures for the Sugawara Group, circa 1825
Surimono woodblock print embellished with gold and silver mica
8-1/4 x 7 inches (21.0 x 17.8 cm) (sheet, shikishiban)
Signed: Sadakage

Auction 8152 | Lot: 61042 | Sep 25, 2024

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Utagawa Hiroshige I (Japanese, 1797-1858)
Panoramic View of the Sumida River in Snow (Sumidagawa zenzu, setchū kei), from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Tōto meisho) (triptych), circa 1832-1834
Woodblock print
14-1/2 x 10-1/8 inches (36.8 x 25.7 cm) (each sheet, ōban)
Signed: Ōju Ichiryūsai Hiroshige hitsu
With the censor seal: kiwame
Published by: Tsutaya Kichizō (Kōeidō); with the publisher's seal

Auction 8152 | Lot: 61110 | Sep 25, 2024

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Keisai Eisen (Japanese, 1790-1848)
A Bust Portrait of A Courtesan, from the series Contest of Contemporary Beauties (Ukiyo Fuzoku mime kurabe), circa 1825
Woodblock on paper
15-1/2 x 10-3/8 inches (39.4 x 26.4 cm) (sheet, oban)
Signed: Keisai Eisen
Published by Wakasaya Yoichi

Auction 8151 | Lot: 78085 | Jun 27, 2024

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Mr. X Pharrell
A Call to Action (set of 6), 2019
Screenprints in color on smooth wove paper
27 inches (68.6 cm) diameter (sheet, each)
Ed. 9/60 (each)
Each signed and numbered in ink to lower edge
(Total: 6 Items)

Auction 8049 | Lot: 66016 | Mar 11, 2021

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Japanese School (19th/20th Century)
Four Seasons, Meiji Period
Pair of six-panel screens, ink, color, and gold on paper (two works)
70-1/4 x 25-1/2 inches (178.4 x 64.8 cm) (panel, each)
70-1/4 x 153 inches (178.4 x 388.6 cm) (screen, each)
Each screen signed and stamped with one red seal

(Total: 2 Items)

Auction 8001 | Lot: 78383 | Jun 25, 2020

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Keisai Eisen (Japanese, 1790-1848)
Nunobiki Falls at Jakkō Shrine (Jakkō Nunobiki no taki), from the series Famous Scenic Spots in the Mountains of Nikkō (Nikkōsan meisho no uchi), circa 1843-1845
Woodblock print
13-5/8 x 9-1/8 inches (34.6 x 23.2 cm) (sheet, ōban)
With the censor seal: Watari
Signed: Keisai Eisen sha
Published by Yamamotoya Heikichi (Eikyūdō), with the publisher's seal

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78063 | Mar 20, 2025

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Itō Shinsui (Japanese, 1898-1972)
Bathing in Early Summer (Shoka no yoku), from the series Twelve Images of Modern Beauties (Shin bijin Jūni sugata), 1922 (Taishō 11)
Woodblock print
17 x 10-1/2 inches (43.2 x 26.7 cm) (sheet, dai-ōban)
Signed: Shinsui saku; with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Watanabe Shōzaburō, with the publisher's white ink seal
Ed. 44/200, as indicated by the red stamp verso lower right

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78141 | Mar 20, 2025

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Chokosai Eisho (Japanese, Active 1790s)
Okubi-e of the Courtesan Wakamurasaki of the Teahouse Kadotamaya (Kadotamaya Wakamurasaki) Feeding A Mouse, from the series Contest of Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Kakuchu bijin kurabe), circa 1795
Woodblock on paper
14-1/4 x 9-3/8 inches (36.2 x 23.8 cm) (sheet, oban)
Signed: Eisho ga
Published by Yamaguchiya Chubei

Auction 8151 | Lot: 78007 | Jun 27, 2024

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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)
Spring Moon at Ninomiya Beach (Haru no tsuki, Nonomiya Kaigan), March 1932 (Showa 7)
Woodblock print
15-1/2 x 10-3/8 inches (39.4 x 26.4 cm) (sheet, oban)
Signed Hasui with artist's red ink seal
Published by Doi Sadaichi, printed by Matsushita, carved by Endo, as confirmed by seals to lower left margin

Auction 8254 | Lot: 78149 | Mar 25, 2026

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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)
Morning in Beppu (Beppu no asa), from the series Souvenirs of Travel III (Tabi miyage dai sanshū), 1928 (Shōwa 3)
Woodblock print
15-1/4 x 10-1/4 inches (38.7 x 26.0 cm) (sheet, ōban)
Signed: Hasui; with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Watanabe Shōzaburō, with the publisher's seal
Part of a subsequent edition printed circa 1933-1942 (Shōwa 8-17), as indicated by the publisher's seal

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78259 | Mar 20, 2025

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Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1720-1775)
Burning Maple Leaves, circa 1765
Woodblock print
10-3/4 x 8 inches (27.3 x 20.3 cm) (sheet, chūban)

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78087 | Mar 20, 2025

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Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770)
Plum Blossoms on a Dark Night (Yamiyo no ume), from the series Flowers
Woodblock on paper
11 x 7-3/4 inches (27.9 x 19.7 cm) (sheet, chuban)
Signed: Harunobu ga

Auction 8151 | Lot: 78002 | Jun 27, 2024

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Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780-1850)
Kintoki and a Carp, circa 1820
Surimono woodblock on paper
8-3/8 x 7-1/4 inches (21.3 x 18.4 cm) (sheet, shikishiban)
Signed: Hokkei

Auction 8151 | Lot: 78100 | Jun 27, 2024

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Takashi Murakami (b. 1962)
Untitled (Flags) (set of 5), 2003
Nylon and heavyweight cotton with metal grommets
95-1/2 x 59 inches (242.6 x 149.9 cm) (each)
Edition of 2

Auction 8119 | Lot: 66076 | Mar 30, 2023

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Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849)
View of Koshigoe from Shichiri-ga-hama (Shichiri-ga-hama yori Koshigoe o chōbō), circa 1829
Surimono woodblock print embellished with gold and silver mica
8-1/8 x 7-1/4 inches (20.6 x 18.4 cm) (sheet, shikishiban)
Signed: Rō Iitsu shai

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78036 | Mar 20, 2025

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Fritz Capelari (Austrian, 1884-1950)
Umbrellas, 1915
Woodblock print
11-1/4 x 8-1/4 inches (28.6 x 21.0 cm) (sheet, chūban)
With the artist's red ink seal; and dated: FC / Tokyo 1915

Auction 15250 | Lot: 29167 | Jun 19, 2025

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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)
Bell Tower at Mount Koya (Koyasan Shoro), from the series Collected Views of Japan II, Kansai Ed., Feburary 1935 (Showa 10)
Woodblock print
15-1/4 x 10-1/4 inches (38.7 x 26.0 cm) (sheet, oban)
First edition
Signed Hasui with artist's red ink seal within composition
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo indicated by publisher's seal

Auction 8254 | Lot: 78142 | Mar 25, 2026

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Isoda Koryūsai (Japanese, 1735-1810)
Two Magpies on a Pomegranate, circa 1775
Woodblock print
10-3/8 x 7-3/4 inches (26.4 x 19.7 cm) (sheet, chūban)
Signed: Koryūsai ga

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78101 | Mar 20, 2025

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Itō Shinsui (Japanese, 1898-1972)
Five Works, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi Hakkei), 1917 (Taishō 6)
Woodblock prints
12-3/4 x 9 inches (32.4 x 22.9 cm) (each sheet, ōban)
Each signed: Shinsui
Published by Watanabe Shōzaburō, four with the publisher's and edition stamps verso lower right

(Total: 5 Items)

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78266 | Mar 20, 2025

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Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757-1820)
Red, Raku Teabowl (Aka-Raku chawan), from the series Five Colors of Tea Utensils (Chaki goshiki), circa 1816
Surimono woodblock print with gaufrage
8 x 7-1/8 inches (20.3 x 18.1 cm) (sheet, shikishiban)
Signed: Shō sei

Auction 8152 | Lot: 61033 | Sep 25, 2024

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Yuji Ueda (Japanese, b. 1975)
Monumental Vessel
Ceramic
60 x 27 inches (152.4 x 68.6 cm)

Auction 8122 | Lot: 67111 | Jun 6, 2023

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Nobuyoshi Araki (Japanese, 1940)
67 Shooting Back (no. 117), 2007
Dye coupler
49-1/2 x 39-1/2 inches (125.7 x 100.3 cm)
Signed in ink, verso.

Auction 8041 | Lot: 73255 | Apr 12, 2021

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Nobuyoshi Araki (Japanese, 1940)
67 Shooting Back (no. 226), 2007
Dye coupler, printed 2008
50 x 39-1/2 inches (127 x 100.3 cm)
Signed in ink, verso.

Auction 8041 | Lot: 73253 | Apr 12, 2021

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Ito Shinsui (Japanese, 1898-1972) and Torii Kotondo (Japanese, 1900-1976)
Eyebrow Pencil (Mayazumi) and Summer Geisha (Natsuko), 1928 and 1934
Woodblock on paper
16-3/8 x 10-1/2 inches (41.5 x 26.7 cm) (largest, Natsuko)
Stamp to each
Multi-character inscription to each

(Total: 2 Items)

Auction 8001 | Lot: 78418 | Jun 25, 2020

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Attributed to Zhang Boju (Chinese, 1898-1982)
Cranes in Landscape, 20th century
Ink and painting on paper scroll
40 x 14 inches (101.6 x 35.6 cm) (work)
Five red seals

Auction 13185 | Lot: 27137 | May 12, 2022

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Itō Shinsui (Japanese, 1898-1972)
Cool Evening (Suzumi), from the series Twelve Images of Modern Beauties (Shin bijin jūni sugata), 1922 (Taishō 11)
Woodblock print
17 x 10 inches (43.2 x 25.4 cm) (sheet, dai-ōban)
Signed: Shinsui; with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Watanabe Shōzaburō, with the publisher's seal
Ed. 84/200; as indicated by the red stamp verso lower right

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78140 | Mar 20, 2025

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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)
Kiyosu Bridge (Kiyosubashi), 1931 (Shōwa 6)
Woodblock print
10-1/4 x 15-1/2 inches (26.0 x 39.4 cm) (sheet, ōban)
Signed: Hasui; with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Watanabe Shōzaburō, with the publisher's seal
Part of a subsequent edition printed circa 1933-1942 (Shōwa 8-17), as indicated by the publisher's seal

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78161 | Mar 20, 2025

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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)
After the Rain at Sanno (San'nō no ugo), 1938
Woodblock print
15-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (39.4 x 26.7 cm) (sheet, ōban)
Signed: Hasui; with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Watanabe Shōzaburō, with the publisher's seals
First edition, as indicated by the publisher's seal

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78164 | Mar 20, 2025

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Yoshida Hiroshi (Japanese, 1876-1950)
Noonday's Rest - Numazaki (Numazaki bokujō no hiru), 1927 (Shōwa 2)
Woodblock print
16 x 21-1/2 inches (40.6 x 54.6 cm) (sheet, dai-ōban)
Signed: Hiroshi Yoshida; with the artist's red ink seal; additionally signed and titled in pencil along lower edge
Printed by the artist as confirmed by the jizuri seal

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78172 | Mar 20, 2025

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Yoshida Hiroshi (Japanese, 1876-1950)
Willow and Stone Bridge (Yanagi to ishibashi); Himeji Castle - Evening (Himejijō yū); Hirosaki Castle (Hirosaki-jō), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachi dai); Sacred Bridge (Shinkyō) (four works), circa 1926-1937 (Taishō 15-Shōwa 12)
Woodblock prints
15-7/8 x 10-3/4 inches (40.3 x 27.3 cm) (each sheet, ōban)
Each signed: Hiroshi Yoshida; with the artist's red ink seal; additionally signed in pencil along lower edge
Printed by the artist as confirmed by the jizuri seal

(Total: 4 Items)

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78170 | Mar 20, 2025

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Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780-1850)
Guan Yu Doll by Hara Shūgetsu of the Jukkendana District (Jukkendana Hara Shūgetsu Kan'u), with Potted Adonis Plant (Fukujusō), from the series Famous Products of Edo by Shunman (Edo meibutsu Shunman sei), circa 1825
Surimono woodblock print with gaufrage, embellished with gold and silver mica
8-1/4 x 7-3/8 inches (21.0 x 18.7 cm) (sheet, shikishiban)
Signed: Hokkei ga
Produced for the Go Gawa Poetry Club with their emblem in red ink

Auction 8152 | Lot: 61048 | Sep 25, 2024

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Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786-1865)
Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty Killing a Dragon, from the series Battle Tales of the Han and Chu Dynasties (Kansōn gudan), circa 1825
Woodblock print
14-5/8 x 10 inches (37.1 x 25.4 cm) (sheet, ōban)
Signed: Ōju Gototei Kunisada ga
With the censor seal: kiwame
Published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudō); with the publisher's seal

Auction 8152 | Lot: 61070 | Sep 25, 2024

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Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849)
Moonlight on the Yodo River (Yodogawa), from the series Snow, Moon and Flowers (Setsugekka), circa 1833
Woodblock on paper
9-1/2 x 13-7/8 inches (24.1 x 35.2 cm) (sheet, oban)
Signed: Zen Hokusai IItsu hitsu

Auction 8151 | Lot: 78054 | Jun 27, 2024

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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)
Winter Moon Over Toyama Plain (Fuyu no tsuki (Toyama no Hara)), 1931 (Showa 6, December)
Woodblock on paper
15-1/2 x 10-3/8 inches (39.4 x 26.4 cm) (sheet, oban)
Signed: Hasui, with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Doi Sadakazu

Auction 8151 | Lot: 78154 | Jun 27, 2024

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Yasuo Hayashi (Japanese, b. 1928)
Work 67-10, 1967
Stoneware
10 x 15 x 13-1/2 inches (25.4 x 38.1 x 34.3 cm)
Incised to underside 67, 10, (artist's mark)

Auction 8087 | Lot: 67089 | Jul 21, 2022

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Nobuyoshi Araki (Japanese, b. 1940)
Untitled from 6x7 Shooting Back, 2007
Dye-deconstruction mounted to acrylic
38-1/2 x 30 inches (97.8 x 76.2 cm)
Signed and annotated in ink on verso.

Auction 5358 | Lot: 73254 | Jun 5, 2018

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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)
Moon Over the Ara River, Akabane; Snow at Chiba Park (two works), 1929
Woodblock prints
10-1/4 x 15-1/2 inches (26.0 x 39.4 cm) (largest sheet)
Each signed; with the artist's red ink seal

(Total: 2 Items)

Auction 15232 | Lot: 23015 | Sep 26, 2024

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Hajime Sorayama (Japanese, b. 1947)
An Erotic Pose
Watercolor and gouache on board
28-1/2 x 20-1/4 inches (72.4 x 51.4 cm)
Signed and embossed lower right: Sorayama / © Sorayama

Auction 8224 | Lot: 71152 | Nov 4, 2025

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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839-1892)
Yaoya Oshichi Climbing the Fire Watchtower to Look at Her Burning House (Shōchikubai Yushima Kakegaku) (diptych), circa 1887
Woodblock print with shōmen-zuri details
14-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches (36.8 x 24.8 cm) (each sheet, ōban)
Signed: Ōju Yoshitoshi ga; with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Matsui Eikichi
Woodblocks carved by Kyōkadō Naoyama

(Total: 2 Items)

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78055 | Mar 20, 2025

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Torii Kiyomasu (Japanese, active 1690-1720)
Two Lovers, circa 1720
Urushi-e woodblock print with hand applied color and nikawa
7-5/8 x 11 inches (19.4 x 27.9 cm) (sheet, chūban)
Signed: Torii Kiyomasu hitsu
Published by Igaya Kan'emon, with the publisher's seal

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78081 | Mar 20, 2025

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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839-1892)
The Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō IX as Musashibō Benkei in the Play The Subscription List (Kanjinchō) (triptych), 1890
Woodblock print with gaufrage, embellished with gold mica and shōmen-zuri details
14-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches (36.8 x 24.8 cm) (each sheet, ōban)
Signed: Ōju Yoshitoshi ga, with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Akiyama Buemon, with the publisher's seal
Woodblocks cut by Hori Yū (Wada Yū)

(Total: 3 Items)

Auction 8191 | Lot: 78232 | Mar 20, 2025

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Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849)
Flowering Cherry Trees Along the Yoshino River, 1822
Surimono woodblock print with gaufrage
8 x 10-3/8 inches (20.3 x 26.4 cm) (sheet, chūban)
Effaced signature: Fusenkyo Iitsu hitsu

Auction 8152 | Lot: 61024 | Sep 25, 2024

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Yoshida Hiroshi (Japanese, 1876-1950)
New Moon (Shingetsu); Morning of Abuto (Abuto no Asa, Setonaikai) (two works), 1930-1941 (Shōwa 5-16)
Woodblock prints
11 x 16 inches (27.9 x 40.6 cm) (each sheet, ōban)
Each signed: Hiroshi Yoshida; with the artist's red ink seal
Each printed by the artist as confirmed by the jizuri seals

(Total: 2 Items)

Auction 8152 | Lot: 61138 | Sep 25, 2024

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Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957)
Kinosaki, Tajima (Tajima Kinosaki), from the series Souvenirs of Travel III (Tabi miyage dai sanshū), circa 1929-1942
Woodblock print
10-1/2 x 15-1/4 inches (26.7 x 38.7 cm) (sheet, ōban)
Signed: Hasui; with the artist's red ink seal
Published by Watanabe Shōzaburō, with the publisher's seal

Auction 8152 | Lot: 61146 | Sep 25, 2024

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Isoda Koryusai (Japanese, 1735-1810)
The Courtesan Ukifune of the Kinya Teahouse, with Two Attendants, from the series Models for Fashion: New Year Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata Wakana no hatsu moyo), circa 1775
Woodblock on paper
15-1/4 x 10-3/8 inches (38.7 x 26.4 cm) (sheet, oban)
Signed: Koryusai ga
Published by Nishimuraya Yohachi

Auction 8151 | Lot: 78011 | Jun 27, 2024

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