• Auction 17445

    From Artist to Woodblock: Japanese Prints

    4 July 2019 - 11 July 2019, London

    SALE TOTAL: 439,125 (GBP)
89 Lots for Sale 17445
Lot 1
SUZUKI HARUNOBU (1725?-1770)
Two Beauties Picking Flowers Under a Blossoming Cherry Tree
Vertical chuban: 25.9 x 20 cm. (10 ¼ x 7 7/8 in.)
estimate
£3,000 - £5,000
($3,798 - $6,330)

price realized
£3,750
($4,695)
Lot 2
KITAO SHIGEMASA (1739-1820)
Women Cultivating Silkworms
Vertical chuban: 24.7 x 18.6 cm. (9 ¾ x 7 3/8 in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£1,125
($1,408)
Lot 4
KATSUKAWA SHUNCHO (ACTIVE CIRCA 1780-1801)
Pleasure Boats at the Mukojima Landing (Mukojima Sanbashi)
Vertical oban: 38.3 x 25.6 cm. (15 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 6
CHOBUNSAI EISHI (1756-1829)
The courtesan Kasugano of the Ogiya, attended by kamuro Kocho and Wakaba
Vertical aiban: 31.4 x 22.4 cm. (12 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 7
HISHIKAWA MORONOBU (? - 1694)
Lovers in an Interior beside a Folding Screen
Horizontal oban: 35.3 x 26.5 cm. (13 7/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
estimate
£4,000 - £6,000
($5,064 - $7,596)

price realized
£5,000
($6,260)
Lot 11
ATTRIBUTED TO ISODA KORYUSAI (1735-1790)
An amorous couple seated on a platform overlooking a temple bell
Horizontal chuban: 25.2 x 18.1 cm. (9 7/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
estimate
£600 - £800
($759 - $1,012)

price realized
£625
($782)
Lot 13
KUBO SHUNMAN (1757-1820)
Episode 236 (Ni hyaku sanjuroku dan)
Shikishiban: 21.1 x 16.9 cm. (8 ¼ x 6 5/8 in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£4,750
($5,947)
Lot 15
RYURYUKYO SHINSAI (ACTIVE CIRCA 1799-1823)
Smoking pipe and lacquer box with brocade bag
Shikishiban: 20 x 18.4 cm. (7 7/8 x 7 ¼ in.)
estimate
£1,400 - £1,800
($1,772 - $2,278)

price realized
£2,750
($3,443)
Lot 16
UKIYO-E SCHOOL (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
Two cranes at sunrise
Shikishiban: 21.4 x 18.6 cm. (8 3/8 x 7 3/8 in.)
estimate
£700 - £900
($886 - $1,139)

price realized
£3,000
($3,756)
Lot 17
TOTOYA HOKKEI (1780-1850)
Sea Turtles, with inset of Urashima Taro and the Palace of the Dragon
Shikishiban: 20.5 x 18.1 cm. (8 1/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£2,250
($2,817)
Lot 19
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1865)
Two warriors
Shikishiban: 20.9 x 17.9 cm. (8 ¼ x 7 in.)
estimate
£1,200 - £1,800
($1,519 - $2,278)

price realized
£2,375
($2,973)
Lot 20
TOTOYA HOKKEI (1780-1850)
Watonai with a chanter of the Takemoto school
Shikishiban: 18.9 x 17.6 cm. (7 ½ x 6 7/8 in.)
estimate
£1,400 - £1,800
($1,772 - $2,278)

price realized
£1,500
($1,878)
Lot 22
ATTRIBUTED TO ISODA KORYUSAI (1735–1790)
Lovers in an interior, observing themselves in a mirror on a stand
Horizontal chuban: 24.7 x 17.6 cm. (9 ¾ x 6 7/8 in.)
estimate
£600 - £800
($759 - $1,012)

price realized
£625
($782)
Lot 23
UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI (1769-1825)
The Hell of Great Heat
Double oban: 50.5 x 36 cm. (19 7/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
estimate
£500 - £700
($633 - $886)

price realized
£4,750
($5,947)
Lot 24
KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753?-1806) KATSUKAWA SHUNCHO (ACTIVE CIRCA 1780-1801)
Two shunga prints
Both horizontal oban:
25.6 x 38.6 cm. (10 1/8 x 15 ¼ in.)
23.4 x 36.5 cm. (9 ¼ x 14 3/8 in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£1,500
($1,878)
Lot 25
YANAGAWA SHIGENOBU (1787-1832)
The complete set of twelve shunga prints from the series Willow Storm
Each approx. 38.4 x 25 cm. (15 1/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£5,000 - £7,000
($6,330 - $8,862)

price realized
£7,500
($9,390)
Lot 26
ANONYMOUS (19TH CENTURY)
A collection of ten small shunga prints
Yatsugiriban: each approx. 12 x 9 cm. (4 ¾ x 3 ½ in.)
estimate
£400 - £600
($506 - $759)

price realized
£750
($939)
Lot 27
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1865) AND ANONYMOUS ARTISTS
A group of thirteen preparatory drawings and two woodblock prints
Each approx. 40.5 x 28.5 cm. (16 x 11 ¼ in.)
estimate
£500 - £700
($633 - $886)

price realized
£4,750
($5,947)
Lot 28
KATSUKAWA SHUNCHO (ACTIVE CIRCA 1780–1801)
An Amorous Couple
Horizontal oban: 37.7 x 24.9 cm. (14 7/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,200 - £1,800
($1,519 - $2,278)

price realized
£1,250
($1,565)
Lot 31
UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI I (1769-1825)
Takigawa of the Ogiya representing Sotoba Komachi
Vertical oban: 55.5 x 43.5 cm. (21 7/8 x 17 1/8 in.) (including frame)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 32
SUZUKI HARUNOBU (1725?-1770)
A beauty washing her feet
Hashira-e: 83.2 x 29.2 cm. (32 ¾ x 11 ½ in.) (including frame)
estimate
£1,200 - £1,800
($1,519 - $2,278)

price realized
£1,375
($1,721)
Lot 37
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849)
Senju in Musashi Province (Bushu Senju)
Horizontal oban: 37.5 x 25.4 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 in.)
estimate
£22,000 - £28,000
($27,852 - $35,448)

price realized
£30,000
($37,560)
Lot 38
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849)
Yoshitsune's Horse-Washing Waterfall at Yoshino in Yamato Province (Washu
Vertical oban: 37.6 x 24.6 cm. (14 ¾ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£10,000 - £15,000
($12,660 - $18,990)

price realized
£12,500
($15,650)
Lot 40
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849)
Umezawa Manor in Sagami Province (Soshu Umezawa zai)
Horizontal oban: 38.3 x 25.5 cm. (15 1/8 x 10 in.)
estimate
£6,000 - £8,000
($7,596 - $10,128)

price realized
£27,500
($34,430)
Lot 41
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849)
Fuji View Plain in Owari Province (Bishu Fujimigahara)
Horizontal oban: 37.1 x 24.9 cm. (14 5/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£16,250
($20,345)
Lot 42
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849)
Senju in Musashi Province (Bushu Senju)
Horizontal oban 38.2 x 26 cm. (15 x 10 ¼ in.)
estimate
£5,000 - £8,000
($6,330 - $10,128)

price realized
£6,250
($7,825)
Lot 43
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849)
Kintai Bridge in Suo Province (Suo no kuni Kintaibashi)
Horizontal oban: 36.3 x 24.6 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£4,000 - £6,000
($5,064 - $7,596)

price realized
£9,375
($11,737)
Lot 44
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Parrot on a grapevine
Chutanzaku: 36.3 x 13 cm. (14 ¼ x 5 1/8 in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£1,250
($1,565)
Lot 47
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Mimasaka Province: Yamabushi Valley (Mimasaka Yamabushidani)
Vertical oban: 36.2 x 24.7 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£2,750
($3,443)
Lot 48
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Shiojiri Pass in Shinano Province (Shinano Shiojiri toge)
Vertical oban: 36.5 x 24.1 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 ½ in.)
estimate
£1,200 - £1,800
($1,519 - $2,278)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 49
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
The Jewel River in Musashi Province (Musashi Tamagawa)
Vertical oban: 36.7 x 24.2 cm. (14 ½ x 9 ½ in.)
estimate
£1,200 - £1,800
($1,519 - $2,278)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 51
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Night View of Saruwaka-machi (Saruwaka-machi yoru no kei)
Vertical oban: 36.1 x 24.5 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 5/8 in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£2,500
($3,130)
Lot 52
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
The Oi River between Suruga and Totomi Provinces (Sun-en Oigawa)
Vertical oban: 35.5 x 24.9 cm. (14 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £2,000
($1,266 - $2,532)

price realized
£2,000
($2,504)
Lot 53
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Descending Geese at Katada (Katada Rakugan)
Vertical oban: 37.1 x 25.2 cm. (14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£1,200 - £1,800
($1,519 - $2,278)

price realized
£6,250
($7,825)
Lot 54
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Picture of the Hunting Encampment of Prince Kudo (Kariba Kudo jinya no
Oban triptych:
Left sheet: 37.6 x 25.8. (14 ¾ x 10 1/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 37.3 x 25.9 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 ¼ in.)
Right sheet: 37.4 x 25.8 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 1/8 in.)
estimate
£2,000 - £3,000
($2,532 - $3,798)

price realized
£4,750
($5,947)
Lot 55
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Seven Prints from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo
Each vertical oban: approx. 35.1 x 24 cm. (13 7/8 x 9 ½ in.)
estimate
£2,000 - £3,000
($2,532 - $3,798)

price realized
£3,500
($4,382)
Lot 57
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Three prints from the series the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji
Each vertical oban:
35 x 24.1 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 ½ in.)
33.6 x 22 cm. (13 ¼ x 8 5/8 in.)
35 x 24 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 ½ in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£2,375
($2,973)
Lot 58
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797–1858) UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE II (1826-1869)
Four landscape prints
35 x 24.1 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 ½ in.)
35 x 24.1 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 ½ in.)
34.9 x 23.9 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 3/8 in.)
34.9 x 23.9 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 3/8 in.)
estimate
£300 - £500
($379 - $633)

price realized
£1,000
($1,252)
Lot 59
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Three prints from the series Famous Sights of the Fifty-Three Stations
Each vertical oban:
36.5 x 24.1 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 ½ in.)
35.1 x 24.1 cm. (13 7/8 x 9 ½ in.)
36.5 x 24.1 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 ½ in.)
estimate
£600 - £800
($759 - $1,012)

price realized
£1,500
($1,878)
Lot 60
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE II (1826-1869)
Nine prints from the series One Hundred Famous Views in the Various
Each vertical oban, each approx: 36.1 x 24.1 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ½ in.)
estimate
£2,000 - £3,000
($2,532 - $3,798)

price realized
£2,750
($3,443)
Lot 62
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Two prints from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo
Each vertical oban:
36.1 x 24.3 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 5/8 in.)
36.2 x 24.7 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£2,500
($3,130)
Lot 63
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Six prints from the series Cutout Pictures of the Tokaido Road (Tokaido
Vertical oban: each print approx. 35.8 x 24.1 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 ½ in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 64
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36 x 24.2 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 ½ in.)
Centre sheet: 36.1 x 24.6 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
Right sheet: 36.1 x 24.7 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£700 - £900
($886 - $1,139)

price realized
£3,500
($4,382)
Lot 65
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Two triptychs from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto
The first: vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36.1 x 24.2 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ½ in.)
Centre sheet: 36.2 x 25 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 7/8 in.)
Right sheet: 36.2 x 24.6 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)

The second, vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36 x 24.5 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 36.1 x 24.7 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
Right sheet: 36.1 x 24.6 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£3,000
($3,756)
Lot 66
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
The Kawarazaki Theatre
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 35.7 x 25 cm. (14 x 9 7/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 35.6 x 25 cm. (14 x 9 7/8 in.)
Right sheet: 35.7 x 24.9 cm. (14 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£2,000 - £3,000
($2,532 - $3,798)

price realized
£2,500
($3,130)
Lot 67
KIKUGAWA EIZAN (1787-1867)
Tiger and Bamboo
Vertical oban diptych:
Top sheet: 36.8 x 24.6 cm. (14 ½ x 9 ¾ in.)
Bottom sheet: 37.4 x 24.7 cm (14 ¾ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £2,000
($1,266 - $2,532)

price realized
£2,500
($3,130)
Lot 68
KEISAI EISEN (1790-1848) UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1865) UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI...
The Seven Gods of Good Fortune arriving in a treasure boat at dawn on New
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 35 x 23.4 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 ¼ in.)
Centre sheet: 35 x 23.4 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 ¼ in.)
Right sheet: 35 x 23.4 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 ¼ in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£4,375
($5,477)
Lot 69
KEISAI EISEN (1790-1848)
Young woman holding a cat
Vertical oban diptych:
Top sheet: 36.8 x 25.2 cm. (14 ½ x 9 7/8 in.)
Bottom sheet: 37.6 x 24.9 cm. (14 ¾ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,200 - £1,800
($1,519 - $2,278)

price realized
£1,750
($2,191)
Lot 73
KEISAI EISEN (1790-1848)
Four shunga prints
Each koban print: 23.5 x 14.4 cm. (9 ¼ x 5 5/8 in.)
estimate
£700 - £900
($886 - $1,139)

price realized
£1,125
($1,408)
Lot 74
KITAGAWA UTAMARO (1753?-1806)
Twelve shunga prints
Each horizontal oban approx. 36.3 x 24.8 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£3,000 - £4,000
($3,798 - $5,064)

price realized
£3,500
($4,382)
Lot 75
KEISAI EISEN (1790-1848)
Six-volume shunga book
Each book approx. 22.6 x 16 cm. (8 7/8 x 6 ¼ in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 79
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1864)
Artisans (Shokunin)
Oban triptych:
Left sheet: 34.9 x 25.4 cm. (13 ¾ x 10 in.)
Middle sheet: 34.8 x 25.4 cm. (13 ¾ x 10 in.)
Right sheet: 34.8 x 25 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£3,250
($4,069)
Lot 80
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1864)
A Pleasure Outing at the Height of Summer (Gokusho Asobi)
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36.6 x 25.2 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 36.7 x 25.4 cm. (14 ½ x 10 in.)
Right sheet: 36.7 x 25.2 cm. (14 ½ x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £2,000
($1,266 - $2,532)

price realized
£2,375
($2,973)
Lot 81
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1864)
Prince Genji Amusing Himself at the Beach (Mitsu-uji Isobe Asobi no Zu)
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 35.7 x 24.5 cm. (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 35.7 x 24.8 cm. (14 x 9 ¾ in.)
Right sheet: 35.6 x 24.3 cm. (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£1,625
($2,034)
Lot 82
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1864)
Three Beauties in front of the Daimaru-ya Fabric Shop
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 37 x 25.6 cm. (14 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 37.4 x 25.6 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 1/8 in.)
Right sheet: 37.7 x 25.4 cm. (14 7/8 x 10 in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £2,000
($1,266 - $2,532)

price realized
£2,750
($3,443)
Lot 83
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1864)
Five Women of the Present Day (Tosei gonin onna)
Vertical oban pentaptych, each sheet approx: 36.5 x 24.6 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£1,250
($1,565)
Lot 84
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1864)
Two prints from the series A Floral Calendar: Women on Lucky Days (Hana
Both Vertical oban: 36.4 X 24.8 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£700 - £900
($886 - $1,139)

price realized
£2,250
($2,817)
Lot 85
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Prince Genji and companions under falling cherry blossoms, watching the
Oban triptych:
Left sheet: 37.3 x 25.6 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 1/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 37.6 x 26.2 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 ¼ in.)
Right sheet: 37.7 x 26.1 cm. (14 7/8 x 10 ¼ in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 87
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
The Story of Nippondaemon and the Cat (Nippondaemon neko no koji)
Oban triptych:
Left: 35.8 x 25.7 cm. (14 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
Centre: 35.8 x 25.6 cm. (14 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
Right: 35.8 x 25.6 cm. (14 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
estimate
£1,800 - £2,200
($2,278 - $2,785)

price realized
£3,000
($3,756)
Lot 88
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Mitsukuni Defying the Skeleton Spectre Conjured up by Princess Takiyasha
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36 x 23.9 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 3/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 36.1 x 23.7 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 3/8 in.)
Right sheet: 35.9 x 23.8 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 3/8 in.)
estimate
£15,000 - £20,000
($18,990 - $25,320)

price realized
£25,000
($31,300)
Lot 89
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797–1861)
The Earth Spider Generates Monsters at the Mansion of Lord Minamoto
Vertical oban triptych: each sheet approx. 35.9 x 24.4 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
estimate
£5,000 - £7,000
($6,330 - $8,862)

price realized
£5,625
($7,042)
Lot 90
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Oniwakamaru and the Giant Carp
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36.1 x 24.2 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ½ in.)
Centre sheet: 36 x 24.9 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
Right sheet: 36.1 x 24.6 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£10,000 - £15,000
($12,660 - $18,990)

price realized
£25,000
($31,300)
Lot 91
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Ushiwakamaru beside a Waterfall
Vertical oban: 37 x 25.4 cm. (14 5/8 x 10 in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£3,000
($3,756)
Lot 92
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Shoki gripping an Oni
Vertical oban: 37.3 x 26 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 ¼ in.)
estimate
£2,000 - £3,000
($2,532 - $3,798)

price realized
£3,000
($3,756)
Lot 93
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Orio Mosuku Yasuharu Wrestling a Wild Boar
Vertical oban: 37.1 x 25.6 cm. (14 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£1,125
($1,408)
Lot 95
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
At Fujito Harbour in Nishikawajiri, Harima Province, Sasaki Moritsuna
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 38 x 25.1 cm. (15 x 9 7/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 37.3 x 25.7 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 1/8 in.)
Right sheet: 37.4 x 25.6 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 1/8 in.)
estimate
£1,400 - £1,800
($1,772 - $2,278)

price realized
£1,750
($2,191)
Lot 97
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Zhang Fei (JAP. Choko) and Zhao Yun (JAP. Cho-un) fighting on a rocky
Vertical oban: 37.9 x 25.9 cm. (14 7/8 x 10 ¼ in.)
estimate
£1,200 - £1,800
($1,519 - $2,278)

price realized
£1,250
($1,565)
Lot 98
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Catching Whales at Goto and Hirado in Hizen Province or Kishu Province, with
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 35.7 x 23.9 cm. (14 x 9 3/8 in.)
Middle sheet: 35.8 x 23.8 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
Right sheet: 35.7 x 25 cm. (14 x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£7,000 - £9,000
($8,862 - $11,394)

price realized
£20,000
($25,140)
Lot 99
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
During the Visit of Kiyomori to the Nunobiki Waterfall, the Ghost of
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 35.7 x 24.7 cm. (14 x 9 ¾ in.)
Middle sheet: 35.6 x 24.7 cm. (14 x 9 ¾ in.)
Right sheet: 35.7 x 24.7 cm. (14 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£4,375
($5,477)
Lot 100
ICHIEISAI YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)
Yorimitsu Tries to Capture Hakamadare by Destroying His Magic (Kijutsu o
Oban triptych:
Left sheet: 37 x 25.2 cm. (14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 37 x 25.1 cm. (14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
Right sheet: 37.3 x 25.2 cm. (14 ¾ x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£2,000 - £3,000
($2,532 - $3,798)

price realized
£6,875
($8,607)
Lot 101
UTAGAWA YOSHIZAKU (ACTIVE CIRCA 1848-1871)
The Four Heavenly Kings, Loyal Retainers of Kiso Yoshinaka, Subdue a Giant
Oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36.8 x 24.5 cm. (14 ½ x 9 5/8 in.)
Middle sheet: 36.7 x 25.5 cm. (14 ½ x 10 in.)
Right sheet: 36.6 x 25.2 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
($1,899 - $2,532)

price realized
£1,875
($2,347)
Lot 102
UTAGAWA YOSHITSUYA (1822-1866)
Two warrior prints from the series One-To-One Combats at the Great Battle of
Both vertical oban:
35.9 x 25.1 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
36 x 24.6 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£1,625
($2,042)
Lot 104
TOYOHARA KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)
The actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX in a shibaraku pose
Oban diptych:
Left sheet: 37.3 x 25 cm. (14 ¾ x 9 7/8 in.)
Right sheet: 37.3 x 25.4 cm. (14 ¾ x 10 in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£1,000
($1,252)
Lot 105
TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (1838-1892)
Choan killing his younger brother at the Fuda Crossroads
Oban diptych: each sheet 37 x 24.9 cm. (14 5/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£700 - £900
($886 - $1,139)

price realized
£875
($1,095)
Lot 106
TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)
Midnight Moon at Mount Yoshino: Iga no tsubone (Yoshinoyama yahan tsuki, Iga
Vertical oban: 37 x 25.1 cm. (14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,000
($1,012 - $1,266)

price realized
£1,750
($2,191)
Lot 107
TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)
The complete set of the series New Forms of Thirty-six Ghosts (Shinkei
Each print vertical oban: 35 x 23.8 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 3/8 in.)
Album: 35 x 23.9 cm. (13 ¾ x 9 3/8 in.)
estimate
£20,000 - £30,000
($25,320 - $37,980)

price realized
£25,000
($31,300)
Lot 108
TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)
Danjo Matsunaga Hasahide about to Commit Suicide
Vertical oban: 36.9 x 25.5 cm. (14 ¼ x 10 in.)
estimate
£600 - £800
($759 - $1,012)

price realized
£875
($1,095)
Lot 109
TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)
Yoshitsune and Benkei Fighting on Gojo Bridge (Gikeiki Gojobashi no zu)
Oban triptych:
Left sheet: 34.3 x 22.6 cm. (13 ½ x 8 7/8 in.)
Centre sheet: 34.3 x 22.6 cm. (13 ½ x 8 7/8 in.)
Right sheet: 34.3 x 22.6 cm. (13 ½ x 8 7/8 in.)
estimate
£1,500 - £2,500
($1,899 - $3,165)

price realized
£2,000
($2,504)
Lot 110
TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI 1839-1892
Picture of the Loyal Retainer's Attack at Night (Gishi yoru utsu no zu)
Oban diptych: 36.8 x 25.3 cm. (14 ½ x 10 in.)
estimate
£300 - £500
($379 - $633)

price realized
£1,000
($1,252)
Lot 111
TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)
Snow at Yoshino (Yoshino no yuki)
Vertical oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36.3 x 24.6 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
Centre sheet: 36.3 x 24.7 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
Right sheet: 36.3 x 24.7 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£2,750
($3,443)
Lot 113
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)
Playing in a Garden (Oniwa asobi)
Oban triptych:
Left sheet: 36.1 x 24.6 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 ¾ in.)
Centre sheet: 36.1 x 25 cm. (14 ¼ x 9 7/8 in.)
Right sheet: 36 x 24.9 cm. (14 1/8 x 9 ¾ in.)
estimate
£600 - £800
($759 - $1,012)

price realized
£1,000
($1,257)
Lot 115
ANONYMOUS, STYLE OF KOBAYASHI EITAKU (1843-1890)
A painted shunga album
Whole album: 43.6 x 36.3 x 2.9 cm. (17 1/8 x 14 ¼ x 1 1/8 in.)
Each painting approx. 38.4 x 28.4 cm. (15 1/8 x 11 1/8 in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£52,500
($65,730)
Lot 116
ISODA KORYUSAI (1735-1790)
A small print from the series Twelve Bouts for Eros (Shikodo tokkumi juni
14.5 x 13.7 cm. (5 ¾ x 5 3/8 in.)
estimate
£300 - £500
($379 - $633)

price realized
£250
($313)
Lot 118
UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786-1864) UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861) SHUNSHOSAI HOKUCHO...
A group of twenty-four various woodblock prints
Various sizes from 25.5 x 19 cm. (10 x 7 ½ in.) to 35.6 x 25 cm. (14 x 9 7/8 in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£1,000
($1,252)
Lot 119
YANAGAWA SHIGENOBU (1787-1832)
Momotsuru of the Kaideya as the God of Writing (Mizukuki no kami)
Vertical oban: 53 x 41.5 cm. (20 7/8 x 16 3/8 in.) (including frame)
estimate
£300 - £400
($379 - $506)

price realized
£375
($469)
Lot 120
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) TAKAHASHI BIHO (1873-?) HIROSE CHIKUSEKI (1880-1930)...
Eight bird and flower prints
Each print approx 24.8 x 23.7 cm. (9 ¾ x 9 3/8 in.)
estimate
£1,000 - £1,500
($1,266 - $1,899)

price realized
£1,375
($1,721)
Lot 121
KAWASE HASUI (1883-1957)
Panoramic view of Iwasaki Family Villa
48 x 18.7 cm. (18 7/8 x 7 3/8 in.)
estimate
£3,000 - £5,000
($3,798 - $6,330)

price realized
£3,750
($4,695)
Lot 122
KAWASE HASUI (1883-1957)
The Kasuga Shrine in Nara (Nara Kasuga jinja)
Vertical oban: 38.9 x 26.3 cm. (15 ¼ x 10 3/8 in.)
estimate
£1,800 - £2,200
($2,278 - $2,785)

price realized
£3,250
($4,069)
Lot 123
KAWASE HASUI (1883-1957)
Moon on the Arakawa River in Akabane (Arakawa no tsuki [Akabane])
Vertical oban 38.6 x 26.1 cm. (15 ¼ x 10 ¼ in.)
estimate
£800 - £1,200
($1,012 - $1,519)

price realized
£1,500
($1,878)
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