Japanese Woodblock Prints Meiji Modern & Chinese

Japanese Art Treasures: Exceptional Woodblock Print Auction
A Rare Collection Spanning Three Centuries of Japanese Printmaking

This extraordinary auction presents 71 museum-quality Japanese woodblock prints and artworks, featuring original works from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries by legendary masters of ukiyo-e. An exceptional opportunity for collectors, museums, and enthusiasts of Japanese art.

Auction Highlights
Master Artists Featured
Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige) - The legendary landscape master:

Multiple prints from the famous "53 Stations of the Tokaido" series
"36 Views of Mt. Fuji" series
Scenes including Kanagawa, Nissaka, The Sea at Tsukuda in Edo, Mishima
Frogs and Blossoms composition
Boats and waterfall scenes
Works by Hiroshige II and III including Asakusa Temple, Imperial Guard Barracks, Oji Kaisen's Second Building, Twin Bridges
Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) - Prolific master of actor prints:

20+ original 19th century prints
Diptychs and triptychs depicting dramatic kabuki scenes
Elegant figures in ornate attire and vibrant kimonos
Women with lanterns, domestic scenes, group compositions
Figures on mats, in traditional settings
Female samurai with attendants
Katsushika Hokusai - The immortal master:

Waterfall scene reproductions from his celebrated series
Other Distinguished Artists:

Suzuki Harunobu - Original 18th century print depicting two women in traditional attire
Hishikawa Moronobu - Rare original 17th century print from the Gookin Collection
Kikugawa Eizan - Multiple works including "An Array of Fashionable Beauties" series, waterway scenes, portraits of women
Utagawa Kuniyoshi - Original 19th century triptych
Utagawa Toyokuni I - Original 19th century print depicting Asao Tamejuro
Utagawa Kunisada - Original 19th century triptych depicting kabuki play, Prince Mitsuuji with puppet
Utagawa Kunihiro - Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebijuro II (original 19th century)
Shin-Hanga & Modern Masters
Kawase Hasui - Byodo Temple composition Kasamatsu Shiro - Nara Park scene (c.1930s) Tokuriki - Evening scene Eiichi Kotozuka - Farmer in Kyoto Masao Maeda - Child in winter attire Rokurou Mabuchi - Woman in traditional attire

Contemporary & 20th Century Works
Tetsuro Sawada - "Night Glow II" silkscreen print ($50) Marian Korn - Multiple works including 1978 relief print, "Pierrot" etching, sepia woodblock Yoshiko Fukuda - Artist proof etching "Une Fleur" Shiko Munakata - Reproduction scroll

Special Items
Museum Rietberg Zurich Poster - Featuring Kabuki actor portrait by Toshusai Sharaku ($50)
Zeshin - Radish with blossoms
Shuntei - Original 19th century woman portrait
Aoyama Masaharu - Japanese apricot
Subject Matter & Themes
Kabuki Theater:

Multiple actor portraits from the 19th century
Dramatic performance scenes
Character studies and theatrical compositions
Bijin-ga (Beautiful Women):

Elegant women in elaborate kimonos
Domestic scenes and daily life
Traditional attire and seasonal themes
Landscapes & Nature:

Famous views of Mt. Fuji
Tokaido Road stations
Temples and shrines (Byodo Temple, Asakusa Temple, Nara Park)
Waterfalls, bridges, and coastal scenes
Seasonal flora and fauna
Historical & Literary Scenes:

The Tale of the Heike
Samurai and warrior compositions
Imperial and aristocratic subjects
Chinese Art
Stencil Rubbings (3 pieces):

Two figures with central object
Horse-drawn carriage with figures
Figures and cart compositions
East Asian Ink Wash Painting:

Framed snowy mountain and village scene
Collection Details
Total Items: 71 pieces Date Range: 17th-20th centuries Starting Bids: $20-$50 Auction Date: December 23, 2025

Condition & Authenticity
Multiple original 17th, 18th, and 19th century prints clearly identified
Mix of original works and quality reproductions noted
Various formats: single sheets, diptychs, triptychs
Artist proofs and limited editions included
Investment Opportunity
This collection represents an exceptional entry point for collectors:

Original 19th century prints starting at just $20
Rare 17th and 18th century works at accessible prices
Works by the most celebrated names in Japanese printmaking
Museum-quality pieces suitable for serious collections
Educational value spanning three centuries of artistic evolution
Why This Auction Matters
Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) are among the most influential art forms in history, inspiring Impressionism and modern art movements worldwide. This collection offers:

Historical Significance: Original prints from the golden age of ukiyo-e
Artistic Mastery: Works by Hiroshige, Hokusai, Kunisada, and other legends
Cultural Value: Authentic representations of Edo and Meiji period Japan
Accessibility: Museum-quality art at remarkably affordable starting bids
Variety: Landscapes, portraits, kabuki theater, nature studies, and more
Whether you're building a comprehensive collection, seeking specific artists, or discovering Japanese art for the first time, this auction provides an extraordinary opportunity to acquire authentic pieces of art history.

Don't miss this rare chance to own original works by the masters who defined Japanese printmaking!

• Artist Proof Etching Titled Une Fleur By Yoshiko Fukuda
• Framed East Asian Ink Wash Painting Depicting Snowy Mountain and Village Scene
• Japanese Etching Print by Marian Korn Entitled Pierrot
• Japanese Relief Print by Marian Korn Dated 1978
• Japanese Woodblock by Shiko Munakata Reproduction Scroll
• Japanese Woodblock Print Barracks for Imperial Guard by Ando Hiroshige III Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Ando Hiroshige Depicting Nissaka Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Ando Hiroshige Depicting The Sea at Tsukuda in Edo
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Ando Hiroshige III  1843 to 1894
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Ando Hiroshige III Depicting Oji Kaisen’s Second Building Original 19th
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Eizan Original 19th Century Waterway
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Eizan, Original 19th Century of Woman
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Hishikawa Moronobu from Gookin Collection Original 17th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Ichiyusai Hiroshige II Depicting Twin Bridges Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Kikugawa Eizan from An Array of Fashionable Beauties Original 19th Cent
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Kunichika Depicting Male Figure in Checkered Robe Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Marian Korn Dated 1978
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Marian Korn Titled Characters
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Masao Maeda Depicting a Child in Winter Attire
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Rokurou Mabuchi Depicting a Woman in Traditional Attire
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Suzuki Harunobu Depicting Two Women in Traditional Attire Original 18th
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Tokuriki Depicting Evening Scene
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Depicting a Dramatic Scene Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Depicting a Group Scene Original 19th Cenury
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Depicting a Traditional Scene Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Depicting a Woman in a Vibrant Kimono
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Depicting Elegant Figures
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Depicting Figures in Ornate Attire
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Original 19th Century Figures on Mat
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Woman w/ Lantern Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Hiroshige Mishima
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunihiro Depicting Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebijuro II Original 19
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni I Depicting Asao Tamejuro Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni III Depicting a Woman Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Toyokuni III Depicting Domestic Scene Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print by Zeshin Depicting Radish with Blossoms
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting a Female Samurai with Attendants Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting a Peacock on a Floral Background
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting a Scene from The Tale of the Heike
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting a Woman with Lantern by Utagawa Toyokuni III
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Asakusa Temple by Ando Hiroshige III Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Byodo Temple by Kawase Hasui
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Farmer in Kyoto by Eiichi Kotozuka
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Figure in Hooded Garment by Toyokuni III Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Figures with Straw Hats by Toyokuni III Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Frogs and Blossoms Ando Hiroshige
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Japanese Apricot by Aoyama Masaharu
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Kabuki Character from the 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Kanagawa by Ando Hiroshige
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Nara Park by Kasamatsu Shiro c1930’s
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Two Ducks on Calm Water
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Two Figures in Traditional Attire Toyokuni III
• Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Woman in Traditional Attire
• Japanese Woodblock Print Diptych by Toyokuni III Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Diptych by Toyokuni III Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Night Rain at Matsuchiyama by Ando Hiroshige III
• Japanese Woodblock Print of Mountain Landscape and Pond
• Japanese Woodblock Print of Prince Mitsuuji with a Puppet by Kunisada
• Japanese Woodblock Print of Samurai by Toyokuni III
• Japanese Woodblock Print of Woman by Shuntei, Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Original 19th Century Kubuki Actors
• Japanese Woodblock Print Pierrot by Marian Korn
• Japanese Woodblock Print Reproduction by Ando Hiroshige from 36 Views of Mt Fuji
• Japanese Woodblock Print Reproduction by Hiroshige Depicting Boats
• Japanese Woodblock Print Reproduction by Hokusai Depicting a Waterfall Scene
• Japanese Woodblock Print Reproduction by Hokusai of Waterfall
• Japanese Woodblock Print Sepia by Marian Korn
• Japanese Woodblock Print Signed and Numbered by Artist
• Japanese Woodblock Print The Waterfall at the Meguro Fudo Temple
• Japanese Woodblock Print Triptych by Utagawa Kuniyoshi Original 19th Century
• Japanese Woodblock Print Trptych by Utagawa Kunisada Original 19th Century
• Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting Female Figure with Floral Kimono Original 19th Century
• Meiji Era Japanese Woodblock Print Triptych Depicting Samurai Figures
• Original 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print by Toyokuni III Diptych
• Original 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Depicting Kabuki Play
• Original 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Diptych by Toyokuni
• Original 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Diptych by Toyokuni III
• Poster for Museum Rietberg Zurich Featuring Kabuki Actor Portrait by Toshusai Sharaku
• Pre WW2 Japanese Stamps from Department Store Matsuya
• Silkscreen Print Titled Night Glow II by Tetsuro Sawada
• Stencil of Chinese Rubbing Depicting Horse-drawn Carriage with Figures
• Stencil of Chinese Rubbing Depicting Two Figures and Central Object
• Stencil Rubbing Depiction of Figures and Cart in Chinese Style
• Toyokuni III Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting a Scene with Two Figures Original 19th Century