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Best.-Nr. 39332Prints. From the collection of a prominent Central New York family. Comprises twenty-five woodblock prints including a complete triptych. They feature Kabuki theater scenes; New Year's celebration; view no. 10 from the series Harimaze Pictures of the Tokaido; No. 29 Hashidate from the series An Excellent Selection of Thirty-six Noted Courtesans; samurai warlords; No. 40 from the series Magic Lantern Slides of That Romantic Purple Figure and more. Size varies but most are roughly 25 x 35 cm. Overall condition is good/very good. Please refer to scans for each print condition. Prints come in sleeves with acid free backing boards. Set may require extra postage. unknown
1911Best.-Nr. 10476Tokyo: Daikokuya 1911. Second-hand hardcover. Hiroshige Utagawa artist Uozukushi Every Variety of Fish. Reprint Daikokuya: Tokyo Meji 44 1911. 240x175mm cloth bds lepperollo oblong colour wood block prints 240x350mm In Japanese. Near Fine æŒå·åºƒé‡ HIROSHIGE Utagawa born AndÅ TokutarÅ 安藤 徳太郎 1797-1858 ã•ã‹ãªã¤ãã— Uo Zukushi Shoal of Fishes Tokyo : 大黒屋 Daikokuya Meji 44 1911. First and only edition thus; illustrations first published TenpÅ 3-4 1832-3 and TenpÅ 11-13 1840-42 240x175mm tatami mat style boards illustrated colour title label accordion or lepperello folding horizontal chūban album cream handmade paper seven nishiki-e woodblock engraved illustrations with kirazuri silver mica decoration. Boards faintly soiled edges lightly frayed; hinges fragile first fold neatly split; remnants of bookseller ticket to front paste-down; faint age toning and soiling not affecting the illustrations. ¶ Hiroshige is widely considered the last of the grand master printers of the Ukiyo-e tradition. In 1832-4 TenpÅ 3-4 he produced a series of ten illustrations of fish with accompanying culinary herbs and vegetables together with poems published by Eijudo. A decade later a series of a further ten illustrations were produced by Yamasho. The illustrations were then reproduced commercially bearing publisher and censor stamps. Together the two untitled series are known as "Large Fish" or "Shoal of Fishes" or "Every Variety of Fish". The illustrations here are a selection from both series: Carp Koi swimming amongst reeds circa 1840-42 TenpÅ 11-13 poem by Makuzu; Abalone Awabi or Tokobushi Needlefish Sayori and Peach Blossoms circa 1832-3 TenpÅ 3-4 poems by Kumogaki Fujimi and Miwagaki Mimiki; Black Sea Bream Kurodai Small Sea Bream Kodai Asparagus shoots and Japanese Peppercorns Sansho circa 1832-33 TenpÅ 3-4 poems by Tomigaki Uchiyasu and Echigo Kawabukuro Kaôan hôshi Kaôan hôshi from Kawabukuro in Echigo Province; Lobster Ise ebi and Prawn Ama ebi circa 1832-33 TenpÅ 3-4 poems by Shimotsuke Edozaki Ryokujuen Motoari Ryokujuen Motoari from Edozaki in Shimotsuke Province and Nen'an Machikado; Flying fish Tobiuo White Croaker Ishimochi Guchi or Shiroguchi and a lily circa 1840-42 TenpÅ 11-13 poem by Toshigaki Maharu; Gurnard Kanagashira Right-Eye Flounder Konoa-garei and Bamboo Grass Sasa circa 1832-33 TenpÅ 3-4 poems by Shimotsuke Edozaki Ryokujuen Motoari Ryokujuen Motoari from Edozaki in Shimotsuke Province and Jakuyakutei Chikuson; and Japanese Sea Perch Suzuki and Red Bream Kaneme-tai and shiso leaves circa 1840-42 TenpÅ 11-13 poem by Atsugaki. To the front paste down is a calligraphic inscription 御ã†ã¤ãã—ã¿ã®æ³¢ Waves of Imperial Beauty by Maresuke Nogi 1859-1912 a Meiji era career military man in the Japanese Imperial Army. A general in the first Sino-Japanese War 1894-5 the invasion of Taiwan and the Russo-Japanese War 1904-5 he was feted as a national hero for his role in the capture of Port Arthur. He was also a man of letters and a renowned Kanshi poet a form of Han Chinese poetry popular amongst the Japanese elite during his life. Several of his poems were very popular during the early decades of the Twentieth century. In 1912 Nogi and his wife committed ritual suicide by seppuku shortly after the death of Emperor Meiji in accordance with the samurai practice of following one's master into death. At the time Nogi became a public symbol of loyalty and sacrifice and there are several Shinto shrines to his memory in Tokyo and Kyoto. Daikokuya was a multi-generational publisher of ukiyo-e prints illustrations and later illustrated books from 1764-1931 in Edo/Tokyo. Artists published during the nineteenth century include Utagawa Hiroshige. Daikokuya were quite successful during the late Meji era publishing many illustrated works relating to the Russo-Japanese War; perhaps explaining the inscription by Nogi. Rare. A lovely copy. § OCLC records no holdings. NIJL holds one copy. Daikokuya unknown
Best.-Nr. 44873ca. 19th century. Later printing. Color woodblock print O-tanzaku format. 15 x 6 3/4" in a wooden frame with a white mat. This is one of only two known prints from a series titled "Twenty-Eight Moonlight Views." It is thought that the series was never completed and these are the only two that exist. Scarce. unknown
Best.-Nr. 44873ca. 19th century. Later printing. Color woodblock print O-tanzaku format. 15 x 6 3/4" in a wooden frame with a white mat. This is one of only two known prints from a series titled "Twenty-Eight Moonlight Views." It is thought that the series was never completed and these are the only two that exist. Scarce. unknown books
Best.-Nr. 1107625 finely color-printed double-page woodcuts. 25.5; 15; 21.5 folding leaves. Three vols. 8vo orig. semi-stiff wrappers orig. block-printed title-slips on upper covers new stitching. Edo: 1853-54. First edition of this finely illustrated book which rarely appears complete in all three volumes. The “KyÅka Edo Hanabi SenryÅ has sub-titles that show the sort of specialization that was associated with the three leading Utagawa artists. Volume One by Hiroshige entitled ‘Nihonbashi Section’ consists mainly of views of central Edo figures in some prints threading their way through the hanging curtains of calligraphy showing the second floor of a brothel; Volume Two by Kuniyoshi related to the ‘licensed quarter’; and Volume Three by Kunisada = Toyokuni san sei to ‘theatre-land’.”–Hillier The Art of the Japanese Book p. 848 & image 559. At the time of publication these three members of the Utagawa school were at the pinnacles of their careers. The color-printed illustrations depict the fish markets of Nihonbashi the pleasure quarter of Yoshiwara and the backstage preparations in a kabuki theater. The witty and humorous kyÅka poetry appears with the images. Fine and fresh set preserved in an attractive modern chitsu. In the first volume the first 13 leaves have a wormhole maximum 50 mm. in length and becoming shorter as one progresses. This wormhole expertly repaired throughout is present in the woodcuts. unknown
Best.-Nr. 1107625 finely color-printed double-page woodcuts. 25.5; 15; 21.5 folding leaves. Three vols. 8vo orig. semi-stiff wrappers orig. block-printed title-slips on upper covers new stitching. Edo: 1853-54. First edition of this finely illustrated book which rarely appears complete in all three volumes. The “KyÅka Edo Hanabi SenryÅ has sub-titles that show the sort of specialization that was associated with the three leading Utagawa artists. Volume One by Hiroshige entitled ‘Nihonbashi Section’ consists mainly of views of central Edo figures in some prints threading their way through the hanging curtains of calligraphy showing the second floor of a brothel; Volume Two by Kuniyoshi related to the ‘licensed quarter’; and Volume Three by Kunisada = Toyokuni san sei to ‘theatre-land’.”–Hillier The Art of the Japanese Book p. 848 & image 559. At the time of publication these three members of the Utagawa school were at the pinnacles of their careers. The color-printed illustrations depict the fish markets of Nihonbashi the pleasure quarter of Yoshiwara and the backstage preparations in a kabuki theater. The witty and humorous kyÅka poetry appears with the images. Fine and fresh set preserved in an attractive modern chitsu. In the first volume the first 13 leaves have a wormhole maximum 50 mm. in length and becoming shorter as one progresses. This wormhole expertly repaired throughout is present in the woodcuts. unknown books
Best.-Nr. 99001601Edo 1891. A brocade silk covered album Oban size all edge gilt with a total of 65 fine color prints including 2 title pages one dedication printbook size 24.5 x 35.5 cm. 4.15 cm. thick. A stunning group famous sights. R A R E ! . . . A STUNNING EXAMPLE WITH A SIXTY-FIVE . . . COLOR WOODBLOCK BLOCK PRINTS . . . BY THE MASTER OF JAPANESE LANDSCAPE . . Hiroshige II 1826-1869 and III 1843-1894: Were one in the same a pupil of the most famous and great master of landscape & composition Ando Hiroshige I. . Using his master's name plus his old name Ichiryusai he was the adopted son of Hiroshige I and was a very skilled painter who actually painted alongside & with the master until his master's death in 1858. . After that Ichiryusai specialized in Japan's modernization railroad prints depicting these new innovations recently imported from the West around Yokohama as well as issuing many series of beautiful landscape views and scenery. . In his later years he executed a most beautiful and exquisite set of his own interpretation of his master's most well-known series of prints showing Mt. Fuji and the celebrated places around Edo. This was not done to merely copy the master's works but rather as a sincere Confucian tribute to his adopted father & now father-in-law and master. He married his master's daughter. . He took each of the master's views & repainted them in pastel colors with great control & precision. Some of the more delicate places such as rainbows and clouds behind a flock of birds were actually brushed on by hand a technique rarely ever done. The woodblocks used were of the highest quality a majority of which were center cuts & these have left a most beautiful wood-pattern in the print. This example shows 28 prints from the Fuji Sanju Rokkei and 35 from the Edo Yonju Hakkei series with the title page from each present. . There is a dedication & memorial print to Hiroshige I from his faithful son and pupil. This print is most similar to one found as the frontispiece to the book by E. F. Strange: THE COLOR PRINTS OF HIROSHIGE London 1925. . It's clear that this print by Kunisada who is Toyokuni I was used as a model by Ichiryusai as it differs in what the master is holding. Kunisada shows him holding his rosary beads while Ichiryusai shows the master with his Fude brush pen and paper in hand. Ichiryusai and Kunisada had collaborated to issue a series of 36 prints: EDO JIMAN or THIRTY-SIX PLACES OF WHICH YEDO IS PROUD. . Ichiryusai has taken much care to represent the most wonderful views of Mt. Fuji & Edo with great skill. A majority of these prints are certainly well-known to the art world at large as well as by Japanese print collectors. . Many of these prints show up in the usual reference books. Some of the more famous Edo views are showing a falcon in winter rain on the river bridge storks cat view in Asakusa busy street scenes Asakusa temple & lantern in snow river scenes &c. . Some Mt. Fuji views show many snow scenes seasonal views cherry blossoms a majority show water and mountains a very charming set of prints. . Alternate title is MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI. . THE BINDING: This stunning album is beautifully bound in traditional silk-gilt brocade with prints on both sides of an accordion folded album. . Color photos are posted to our website. . REFERENCES: . L. Roberts: A DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE PRINTS ARTISTS p.44-45 for background on Hiroshige III & III. E. F. Strange: THE COLOR PRINTS OF HIROSHIGE R. Lane: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD p.232-254 most all of the prints in this album are listed under Hiroshige I's series: MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI: ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS VIEWS OF EDO. . . unknown
Best.-Nr. 99001601Edo 1891. A brocade silk covered album Oban size all edge gilt with a total of 65 fine color prints including 2 title pages one dedication printbook size 24.5 x 35.5 cm. 4.15 cm. thick. A stunning group famous sights. R A R E ! . . . A STUNNING EXAMPLE WITH A SIXTY-FIVE . . . COLOR WOODBLOCK BLOCK PRINTS . . . BY THE MASTER OF JAPANESE LANDSCAPE . . Hiroshige II 1826-1869 and III 1843-1894: Were one in the same a pupil of the most famous and great master of landscape & composition Ando Hiroshige I. . Using his master's name plus his old name Ichiryusai he was the adopted son of Hiroshige I and was a very skilled painter who actually painted alongside & with the master until his master's death in 1858. . After that Ichiryusai specialized in Japan's modernization railroad prints depicting these new innovations recently imported from the West around Yokohama as well as issuing many series of beautiful landscape views and scenery. . In his later years he executed a most beautiful and exquisite set of his own interpretation of his master's most well-known series of prints showing Mt. Fuji and the celebrated places around Edo. This was not done to merely copy the master's works but rather as a sincere Confucian tribute to his adopted father & now father-in-law and master. He married his master's daughter. . He took each of the master's views & repainted them in pastel colors with great control & precision. Some of the more delicate places such as rainbows and clouds behind a flock of birds were actually brushed on by hand a technique rarely ever done. The woodblocks used were of the highest quality a majority of which were center cuts & these have left a most beautiful wood-pattern in the print. This example shows 28 prints from the Fuji Sanju Rokkei and 35 from the Edo Yonju Hakkei series with the title page from each present. . There is a dedication & memorial print to Hiroshige I from his faithful son and pupil. This print is most similar to one found as the frontispiece to the book by E. F. Strange: THE COLOR PRINTS OF HIROSHIGE London 1925. . It's clear that this print by Kunisada who is Toyokuni I was used as a model by Ichiryusai as it differs in what the master is holding. Kunisada shows him holding his rosary beads while Ichiryusai shows the master with his Fude brush pen and paper in hand. Ichiryusai and Kunisada had collaborated to issue a series of 36 prints: EDO JIMAN or THIRTY-SIX PLACES OF WHICH YEDO IS PROUD. . Ichiryusai has taken much care to represent the most wonderful views of Mt. Fuji & Edo with great skill. A majority of these prints are certainly well-known to the art world at large as well as by Japanese print collectors. . Many of these prints show up in the usual reference books. Some of the more famous Edo views are showing a falcon in winter rain on the river bridge storks cat view in Asakusa busy street scenes Asakusa temple & lantern in snow river scenes &c. . Some Mt. Fuji views show many snow scenes seasonal views cherry blossoms a majority show water and mountains a very charming set of prints. . Alternate title is MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI. . THE BINDING: This stunning album is beautifully bound in traditional silk-gilt brocade with prints on both sides of an accordion folded album. . Color photos are posted to our website. . REFERENCES: . L. Roberts: A DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE PRINTS ARTISTS p.44-45 for background on Hiroshige III & III. E. F. Strange: THE COLOR PRINTS OF HIROSHIGE R. Lane: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD p.232-254 most all of the prints in this album are listed under Hiroshige I's series: MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI: ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS VIEWS OF EDO. . . unknown books
