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Ed. North-Holland, Amsterdam - 1987, in-8, broché, 211 pages Bon état, table des matières sur la photo - Pour les envois hors de France, la tafication «livre & brochure» pour les frais de port a disparue.Les frais de port annoncés correspondent à une moyenne. Ils seront calculés au plus juste en fonction du poids de votre article.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 406 pages. German language. 9.88x7.01x1.14 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Contains the proceedings of the International Workshop on Operator Theory and Applications (IWOTA 2006) held at Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, from July 31 to August 3, 2006. This volume contains sixteen research papers which reflect developments in operator theory and applications. Editor(s): Ando, Tsuyoshi; Curto, Raul E.; Jung, I. B.; Lee, Woo Young. Series: Operator Theory: Advances and Applications. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 632. . 2008. 2009th Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

New York, George Braziller / The Brooklyn Museum, [1986]. 256 pp. 1 b./w. map & 118 col. plts. Orig. hardcover (light blue cloth), no d./j. Large 4to. - Edges sl. foxed.Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, 1986. Introductory essays by Henry D. Smith II and Amy G. Poster. Commentaries on the plates by Henry D. Smith II. Preface by Arnold L. Lehman. - Text in English. …

New York, George Braziller / The Brooklyn Museum, [1986]. 256 pp. 1 b./w. map & 118 col. plts. Orig. hardcover (light blue cloth), d./j. Large 4to. Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, 1986. Introductory essays by Henry D. Smith II and Amy G. Poster. Commentaries on the plates by Henry D. Smith II. Preface by Arnold L. Lehman. - Text in English.…

Tokyo circa 1920-30's. Oban color woodblock print, a bit dusty, artist signature and red seal in block, sheet: 36.7 x 24.3 cm, print: 23 x 34.8, excellent registry & impression, pastel colors, print #1 of the series, corner mended. . *** **** ** . . A REPRINT OF THE MID-19TH CENTURY FAMOUS SERIES . .TOKAIDO GOJU SAN TSUGI: THE 53 STAGES OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWA . . PRINT NUMBER 1, THE START OF THE HIGHWAY . . AT NIHON BASHI, OLD EDO [TOKYO] . . A COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT * This is a very good color woodblock reprint of the original series. Colors are in pastels, nicely executed with scene title, and the artist's signature and red cinnabar Hanko in the lower right corner. . The lively scene is the first stage on the famous THE FIFTY-THREE STAGES OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWAY, the Nihon Bashi [bridge]. . It shows a large group of all manner of people, animals, coolies. pilgrims, merchants, haulers, beggars, children, women and the devout people either coming or going on the Tokaido [Eastern Highway]. A Lord's procession is just visible at the top of the bride with two large Pompom bearers at the very top. . The busy scene is typical of the Edo period when "Shanks Mare" was the usual method of travel for commoners. . *** This was one of Hiroshige's most famous series, consisting of 55 prints in all, covering the 53 stations of the highway. Each day's walk, ended at a new 'station' where people rested overnight then proceeded the next day. Usually it took a person 53 days to walk from Edo to Kyoto. . *** CONDITION: The work is with excellent registry and impression. There is some of the usual, minor rubbing to the front and back sides. There is a mend in the upper right corner margin, this does not affect the print whatsoever, and can be matted out easily. . Otherwise the print is firm and solid, ready for matting and display. . Please review photos posted to our website. . *** NOTE: Color scans are posted to our website. . ***. …

[Edo 1841-42? Takenouchi]. Color Oban woodblock print,signed in block, 34.2 x 21.8 cm., edges trimmed, five small verso old mends, now solid, excellent impression & registry, a bit dusty, very good reprint example, sold "as is." . *** **** *** . . . . HAKONE KOSUI NO ZU: HAKONE -VIEW OF THE LAKE . . . ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC & FAMOUS VIEWS OF THE SERIES . . . THE FIFTY-THREE STAGES OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWAY . . * This is one of the most famous and iconic prints of the series, showing great composition and excellent use of multiple colors. The mountain which faces Mt. Fuji showing "respect" as well as "pointing" to the most" Sacred" mountain of Japan. The blue lake to the left of the mountain completes a classic view. This is print number 11 of the series. * Per Forrer, this print is the exact print discussed and illustrated, with the exact three cinnabar Hanko [seals/chops]. It was published by Takenouchi Magohachi [Hoeido] ca. 1831-4, Signed Hiroshige Ga, with censor seal [Kiwame]. See Forrer below. . We believe this is a later but undated reprint of the above example. . *** CONDITION: The print surface is soiled, dusty, with four mends on the verso corners plus a few other mends. Some usual but minor color toning with trimmed margins, sold "as is." Nevertheless this still remains a very famous and stunning woodblock color print. . *** TERMS OF SALE: This print is sold "as is" and is NOT returnable. By ordering this item, you agree to the above terms. Please view color photos posted to our website prior to ordering. . *** REFERENCES: . LANE, Richard.: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD: THE JAPANESE PRINT INCLUDING AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF UKIYO-E, pp.229, 172-184,231-233, #80, showing Hiroshige signature as ca. 1832 in this print. * FORRER, Matthi. et al.: HIROSHIGE: PRINTS AND DRAWINGS, see #18 & opposite page color print, our exact example, published by Takenouchi Magohachi [Hoeido] ca. 1831-34, with Kiwame censor seal. . * This work is cited in several of the standard bibliographies. . ***. …

Kein Einband. Zustand: Gut. Künstler: Ando (Utagawa) Hiroshige I (1797-1858), Titel: Festumzug mit Laternenträgern, Serie: doppelseitiges Buchblatt aus dem Bildband Andenken an Edo. Ehon Edo Miyage. 10 Bde. Verleger: Kinkodo, Kikuyu Kozaburo. Ort/Datum: Edo, 1850-1867. Technik: Farbholzschnitt (nishiki-e). Format: 18 x 21,5 cm. Zustand: vergilbtes Papier, Blätter in der Mitte zusammengeklebt, Klebestreifen bräunlich verfärbt, fest montiert auf Unterlagenkarton. Literatur/Museum: vgl.: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Inv.-Nr. 2013.692a-j. Hinweis: Dieser Artikel unterliegt der Differenzbesteuerung gem. § 25a UStG, daher wird die im Kaufpreis enthaltene Mehrwertsteuer in der Rechnung nicht gesondert ausgewiesen (Kunstgegenstände/Sonderregelung).…

[Japan n.d. ca. 1920's]. Oban size, color woodblock printed, horizontal format, sheet: 38.5 x 24.5 cm.; print: 35 x 22.2 cm., superb registry, impression, flawless, UNUSED, in blue, grey, black green & tan, solid example. * * SELDOM FOUND * * . *** **** *** . . . AUTUMN MOON BESIDE THE TAMAGAWA RIVER. . * A stunning view of the Tamagawa river in autumn, showing the mountains, moon, willow tree, boaters, fishermen along the placid river. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: The impressin & registry are superb, this is an UNUSED example, without flaw, as good as it can get. Ready for framing and display. . *.…

[Tokyo, n.d. ca 1920's].A color Oban woodblock print, sheet: 20.6 x 30 cm., print: 18.4 x 28 cm., multi-colors, excellent impression and registry, UNUSED, old, fine exaple reprint. * * RARE ORIGINAL COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT * * . *** **** *** . . MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI: ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS VIEWS OF EDO. . . . A PRINT FROM THE SERIES OF 119 VIEWS . . . A SUPERB VIEW OF TAKINOGAWA IN OJI # 88 IN THE SERIES . . * A bright view of the Takinogawa river, hills & forests, Matsubashi foot bridge, cliffs, waterfall, bathers, tea house, Kongoji temple & Benten Shinto shrine. All located in Kita Oji [north Oji]. Edo is the old name of Tokyo. . The red title cartouche in upper right corner reads: MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI HYAKKEI. . Left to that is an orange series title: "Takinogawa in Oji." In block signed inside the red cartouche in lower left corner: "HIROSHIGE GA" i.e. "drawn by Hiroshige." Originally issued in 1856. . The scene is in the colors of autumn, the original orange color has turned brownish-black due to oxidation over time. . The series was depicted using major landmarks that appear in the print listed in order of increasing distance from the viewer. . *** THE ARTIST: UTAGAWA Hiroshige [1797-1858]: He was a Japanese Ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition. . The orignal series was published from 1856-1858. This being a 20th century high-quality original color woodblock printed reprint edition. No date or publisher's seal as usual. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: . The print is in superb, UNUSED condition, brilliantly colored with superb impression & registry. By and lager about as good as it can get. . Ready for framing and display. . *** REFERENCE: . See Wikipedia for comprehensive info on Hiroshige and One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. . *. …

[Tokyo n.d. ca. 1920's]. Oban color woodblock print, superb copy, excellent impression & registry, vertical format,sheet size:19.8 x 30.3 cm.; print:18.1 x 26.7, small mend to upper right corner & right edge, else superb. * * RARE EXAMPLE * * . *** **** *** . . A STUNNING VIEW OF THE THE BAY FROM THE PINE FOREST . . . . VIEW OF HARIMA AT MAIKO NO HAMA [MAIKO BEACH] . . . #4 OF THE SERIES OF 69 PRINTS IN ALL . * This is an excellent example. It shows the shore of the bay with the tide coming in. The view is of the sunset, three tiny sailing vessels are on the horizon. The view is from the thick pine forest along the shoreline, with three people and a teahouse in the mid-ground. A classic view by Japan's master of landscape scenery. . *** THE SERIES: ROKUJUYOSHU MEISHO ZUE is a series of Ukiyo-e color woodblock prints by the eminent Japanese master landscape artist Hiroshige [1797-1858]: . The series consists of a 70 prints of famous views from each of the 68 provinces of Japan plus a print of Edo, the capital, and a contents page for a total of 70 prints. The prints were first published in serialized form by Koshimuraya Heisuke in 1853-56. . This charming example represents one of the best from that series. It is printed on an oversized large Oban size sheet, . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: In excellent condition, superb impression & registry, strong colors, no fading. Verso blank, with a small mend from the back side at the top right corner, and lower right edge margins, not major, can be matted out. . There is a purple stamp in the lower right corner: Made in Japan." . *.…

[Tokyo n.d. ca 9120's]. Vertical color woodblock print, in very bright condition, superb impression & registry, sheet: 25.2x 37.8 cm.; print: 22.4 x 35.5 cm., Watanabe square seal in lower left corner, also there is a small bump. * RARE * . *** **** *** . . STUNNING SUNSET ON THE BAY FROM THE PINE FOREST . . . VIEW OF HARIMA AT MAIKO NO HAMA: MAIKO BEACH . . * This is an excellent example. It shows the shore of the bay with the tide coming in. The view is of the sunset, three tiny sailing vessels are on the horizon. The view is from the thick pine forest along the shoreline, with three people and a teahouse in the mid-ground. A classic view by Japan's master of landscape scenery. . *** THE SERIES: ROKUJUYOSHU MEISHO ZUE is a series of Ukiyo-e color woodblock prints by the eminent Japanese master landscape artist Hiroshige [1797-1858]: . The series consists of a 70 prints of famous views from each of the 68 provinces of Japan plus a print of Edo, the capital, and a contents page for a total of 70 prints. The prints were first published in serialized form by Koshimuraya Heisuke in 1853-56. . This charming example represents one of the best from that series. It is printed on an oversized large Oban size sheet, . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** THE PUBLISHER: This print was published by Takemura, a woodblock printing & publishing house in Tokyo of the period. . *** CONDITION: In excellent condition, superb impression & registry, strong colors, no fading. Verso blank, with two tiny old glassing hinges at top edge. Lower left & right corners mildly bumped, now pressed flat, very minor impression. . There are two tiny paper defects in the lower margin, They are so small that our scanner could not pick them up, they can be matted out when framed, very minor issue. . *.…

[Tokyo n.d. ca 1920's]. An Oban horizontal color woodblock print:35 x 22.8 cm., sheet: 38.1 x 22.3 cm., with superb impression and registry, UNUSED, excellent example, seldom found. * * RARE EARLY EDITION * * . *** **** *** . . SUPERB COMPOSITION LANDSCAPE BY JAPAN'S MOST ICONIC . . . LANDSCAPE ARTIST & PRINTMAKER . . . HIROSHIGE . . . FROM THE SERIES: . . . TOKAIDO GO JU SAN TSUGI NO UCHI: . . . NO. 8 IN "THE 53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWAY" . . HIRATSUKA NAWATA MICHI: HIRATSUKA NAWATA ROAD . . * THE ARTIST: ANDO Hiroshige [1797-1858] was the last major master of the Ukiyo-e school. In 1811 he entered the studio of Utagawa Toyohiro, soon given the 'nom d'artiste' "Hiroshige." . He published his first color woodblock printed book in 1818. He was greatly influenced by Hokusai's series of landscape prints including this series, TOKAIDO GO JU SAN TSUGI. Being impressed, Hiroshige set out to do his own impressions of the Tokaido highway series. . . Hiroshige soon distinguished himself as the landscape master of Japan during this period. He made a large contribution to the development of the landscape color print as well as the traditional "Kacho" ["Bird & Flower"] prints, with a tendency to the Kyoto Shijo School. He remained the master of impressionist, creating poetic views of nature, and remained the best-loved of all Japanese artists. See Lane below, p.229. With signature samples by dates. . *** This is a circa 1920's reprint of the original edition. A pristine example, UNUSED, with superb impression and registry, about as good as it can get. Ready for framing and display. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *.…

[Tokyo, n.d. ca 1920's].A color Oban woodblock print, sheet: 25 x 37 cm., print: 21.7 x 33.4 cm., multi-colors, excellent impression and registry, UNUSED, old, fine exaple reprint. * * RARE ORIGINAL COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT * * . *** **** *** . . MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI: ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS VIEWS OF EDO. . . . A PRINT FROM THE SERIES OF 119 VIEWS . . . A SUPERB VIEW OF #8 MITSUI ECHIGOYA, SURUGA TEFU: . . NIHONBASHI-MURO-MACHI CHUO . . MITSUI TEXTILE STORES & MT. FUJI . * A bright view of Mt. Fuji from the textile sellers at Suruga-street, including the Mitsui textile store [later to become the famous Mitsukoshi Store] at Yago Echigoya corner, and others. . Done in what could be thought of "Western Perspective" more than likely influenced by the Dutch traders at Deshima Island in Nagasaki bay. . The red title cartouche in upper right corner reads: MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI HYAKKEI. . Left to that is an orange series title: "Suruga-cho." In block signed inside the red cartouche in lower left corner: "HIROSHIGE GA" i.e. "drawn by Hiroshige." Originally issued in autumn, i.e. September 1856. . The scene is in the colors of autumn, the original orange color has turned brownish-black due to oxidation over time. . The series was depicted using major landmarks that appear in the print listed in order of increasing distance from the viewer. . *** THE ARTIST: UTAGAWA Hiroshige [1797-1858]: He was a Japanese Ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition. . The original series was published from 1856-1858. This being a 20th century high-quality original color woodblock printed reprint edition. No date or publisher's seal as usual. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: . The print is in superb, UNUSED condition, brilliantly colored with superb impression & registry. By and lager about as good as it can get. . Ready for framing and display. . There is a small stamp on the back:"Made in Japan" in blue i k. . *** REFERENCE: . See Wikipedia for comprehensive info on Hiroshige and One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. . *. …

[Tokyo n.d. ca 1920']s.Oban horizontal color woodblock print sheet: 37.8 x 25.1 cm.; print:34.9 x 22.4 cm., a very superb example, fine impression & registry,2 old tiny mends on back top corners, else extra clean, firm & solid.* RARE EXAMPLE * . *** **** *** . . A FLAWLESS & SUPERB EXAMPLE ! . . .HIROSHIGE: TOKAIDO GOJU-SAN TSUGI: 53 STAGES OF THE TOKAIDO . . . THIS IS PRINT NUMBER 50. TSUCHIYAMA . . SHOGUN'S PROCESSION HEADING FOR TSUCHIYAMA JUKU [LODGING] . * This classic by the master shows a Darmyo's procession of Samurai leading the way through "Haru same" ["sudden spring shower.]" The procession rushes to shelter at the next Juku [inn] to take shelter. . Tsuchiyama-juku [Tsuchiyama mountain inn] is located on the main route from Kyoto to the Ise Grand Shrine, and developed from the Heian period as a good location for travelers to pause before attempting the steep Suzuka Pass. . This kind of procession was part of the z"Sankin-kotai system." . The purpose was to strengthen central control over the d Daimyos who were major feudal lords. It required feudal lords, Daimyo, to alternate living for a year in their own domain and in Edo, the capital. . *** HIROSHIGE I [1797-1858]: He was the last major master of the Ukiyo-E school. Studied under the eminent Toyohiro, published book illustrations and several series of prints, of actors, warriors, girls and landscapes. He and Hokusai are the two most eminent and celebrated artists of the Japanese woodblock genre. See Lane below for more details. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: . A stunningly superb example, brilliantly executed with analine-blue [indigo] river. The impression & registry are fine, seldom foud in such pristine condition, about as good as it can get. . There are two tiny old mends on the verso [back] top edge. There is also the feint inperceptible hint of a minor bend to the lower corners, our scanner can not pick these up. Of little impact. These can always be matted out when framing. See spine.jpg photo on our website. . *** REFERENCE: . LANE, Richard: IMAGES OF THE FLOATING WORLD, see Tokaido map on p.230-231, Hiroshige biography, p.229, list of Hiroshige signatures & dates page 229, pp.174-178, see p.236 for this print details. . * . . …

[Tokyo n.d. ca 1920']s.Oban horizontal color woodblock print sheet: 38.4 x 25.6 cm.; print: 35 x 22 cm., a pristine copy, superb registry and impression,nearly flawless, verso clean, bright & solid example, seldom found. * * RARE EXAMPLE * * . *** **** *** . . A FLAWLESS & SUPERB EXAMPLE ! . . .HIROSHIGE: TOKAIDO GOJU-SAN TSUGI: 53 STAGES OF THE TOKAIDO . . . THIS IS PRINT NUMBER 13, MUMAZU . . . PILGRIMS ON THE PATH TO THE LODGING INN AT NUMAZU . * A superb and stunning example, with the artist's signature in lower left corner in block. With exceptionally vivid colors, superb detail, immaculate without flaw! . A The classic Ukiyo-e print by the master of landscape. The scene depicts three pilgrim travelers walking along a tree-lined river bank, towards Numazu-shuku [inn], under a huge full moon in a deep blue sky. One of the travelers is wearing the white robes of a pilgrim and he is carrying a huge Tengu [see below for definition] mask on his back. This indicates his destination is the famed Shinto shrine of Konpira on Shikoku island. When he arrives there, he will donate the mask to the shrine, in an act of gaining 'merit.' . *** HIROSHIGE I [1797-1858]: He was the last major master of the Ukiyo-E school. Studied under the eminent Toyohiro, published book illustrations and several series of prints, of actors, warriors, girls and landscapes. He and Hokusai are the two most eminent and celebrated artists of the Japanese woodblock genre. See Lane below for more details . . *** TENGU: An animial with a very long nose. Tengu are a type of legendary creature found in Shinto belief. They are considered a type of Yokai [supernatural beings] or Shinto Kami [Gods or spirits]. . *** CONDITION: A stunningly superb example, flawless, brilliantly executed. Superior color, impression & registry. Seldom found in such pristine condition, about as good as it can get. . There is a tiny mend on the right upper margin, done in the distant past, almost imperceptible, of no impact and does not show up on our scan of the back side, see spine.jpg photo on our website. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** REFERENCE: . LANE, Richard: IMAGES OF THE FLOATING WORLD, see Tokaido map on p.230-231, Hiroshige biography, p.229, list of Hiroshige signatures & dates page 229, pp.174-178, see p.233 for this print details. . *. …

[Tokyo n.d. ca. 1920's]. Horizontal Oban color woodblock print, sheet: 37.4 x 25.5 cm.; print: 35 x 23.5 cm., a very bright,clean,UNUSED example, pristine registry & impression, about as good as it can get. * * RARE & SUPERB EXAMPLE * * . *** **** *** . . A STUNNING VIEW OF MIIDERA TEMPLE . . . BUILT IN THE 8TH CENTURY . . . DAWN SEEN AS THE SUN RISES OVER THE MOUNTAINS & VALLEY . * Miidera temple was built in the 8th century. Its bell is one of the "Three bells of Japan", . This is a superb view of the sunrise over the tall mountains, forest and hidden temple & shrines. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: This is a superb example, pristine condition, stunning impression & registry, no issues, UNUSED example. Verso likewise, clean without issues. About as goos as it can get. . RARE example, seldom found if ever, even more so in such superb condition. . *. …

[Tokyo n.d. ca 1920's]. An Oban horizontal color woodblock print:33.8 x 22.6 cm., sheet: 35.2 x 25.4.8 cm., with superb impression and registry, UNUSED, excellent example, seldom found. * * RARE EARLY EDITION * * . *** **** *** . . SUPERB COMPOSITION LANDSCAPE BY JAPAN'S MOST ICONIC . . . LANDSCAPE ARTIST & PRINTMAKER . . . HIROSHIGE . . . FROM THE SERIES: . . . TOKAIDO GO JU SAN TSUGI NO UCHI: . . . NO. 5 IN "THE 53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWAY" . . SHINMACHI-BASHI: NEW TOWN BRIDGE . . * THE ARTIST: ANDO Hiroshige [1797-1858] was the last major master of the Ukiyo-e school. In 1811 he entered the studio of Utagawa Toyohiro, soon given the 'nom d'artiste' "Hiroshige." . He published his first color woodblock printed book in 1818. He was greatly influenced by Hokusai's series of landscape prints including this series, TOKAIDO GO JU SAN TSUGI. Being impressed, Hiroshige set out to do his own impressions of the Tokaido highway series. . . Hiroshige soon distinguished himself as the landscape master of Japan during this period. He made a large contribution to the development of the landscape color print as well as the traditional "Kacho" ["Bird & Flower"] prints, with a tendency to the Kyoto Shijo School. . He remained the master of impressionist, creating poetic views of nature, and remained the best-loved of all Japanese artists. See Lane below, p.229. With signature samples by dates. . *** FAMOUS PRINT FROM THE FAMOUS TOKAIDO HIGHWAY SERIES: . This famous series by Ando Hiroshige I, TOKAIDO GOJU SAN TSUGI NO UCHI: THE FIFTY-THREE STAGES OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWAY, has been a standard and famous series of 54 prints since its issue in 1833-34. This is stop #5, showing Hodogaya Shin Machi Bashi [New Bridge] over the Katabira river. . Published by Takenouchi Magohachi (Hoeidô) and Tsuruya Kiemon (Senkakudô), circa 1833-34, Tenpo 4-5th. years, with the red Hanko [seal/chop] of both Hoeido and Senkakudo. . *** CONDITION: . NOTES ON SPECIFIC COPIES: . Copy 1.: This is the original FIRST EDITION of the print. It was published circa 1833-34. The front surface is rubbed, dusty, the back side is re-backed with some Japanese calligraphy paper. . The impression & registry are excellent, the colors are strong. . There are some neat restorations to the back side of the print using Washi [handmade Japanese mulberry fiber paper], when the item was re-backed in the distant past. . The white borders intact and perhaps a tiny bit trimmed. . The front side as usual a bit dusty, rubbed with minor soil, a feint discoloration above the trees on the left 1/3. Regardless, the image & coloring are strong & impressive. . The print has been 're-backed' some time in its distant past, using some old Washi paper which appears to have been an old signature samples sheet with other Fude [bamboo brush] & Sumi [black] ink writing. There are 2 small pin/tiny holes which are mended by the backing. . This was a common practice in the early 19th century. The work is now quite firm & solid. The backing paper is not visible from the front side. . Given the fact that is print is about 187 years old, it is in better than the average condition. Please review the photos prior to ordering. . edition. It is in pristine condition, excellent registry & impression, about as good as it can get. . * Copy 2: This is a circa 1920's reprint of the original edition. A pristine example, UNUSED, with superb impression and registry, about as good as it can get. Ready for framing and display. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** REFERENCES: . This print was exhibited at Le Musée National des Arts Asiatiques, Guimet, July-October 2019. * This print was offered at Sotheby's London: see Sothebys 2020/fine-japanese-art/utagawa- iroshige-i-1797-1858-four-prints-hodogaya This link shows our Hodogaya print as the top left example. Their estimate was about $993 per print in a group of 4. * LANE, Richard: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD: THE JAPANESE PRINT: see p.229 for an excellent.…

Japan n.d. ca. 1920's. Oban sheet, color woodblock printed, sheet: 38 x 25.5 cm., print size: 34.5 x 22 cm. an unusually clean, bright copy, excellent registry and color, a superbly executed example, far and above average. . *** **** *** . . . A LOVELY DUSK SNOW SCENE ALONG THE SUMIDA RIVER . . * This is a RARE reprint of the original, nicely done, the colors are true to the original. . A lovely & tender snow scene. The sun has just set, its dusk, snowing, two coolies and two other people scurry along the snow-covered road. . Elongated flowing style clouds adorn the lower edge. This is typical Hiroshige style. With print title cartouche at upper left, and Hiroshige's signature with Kiwame [censor] seal at upper right corner. . * HIROSHIGE I: [1797-1858]. Master of Japanese scenery illustrates his superb skill in the winter scene of a snowy dusk along the Sumida river. . A horizontal format print from the series of eight, titled: TOTO YUKIMI HYAKKEI: VIEW OF EDO SNOW ALONG THE SUMIDA RIVER . * Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: The print is flawless, no issues, pristine clean, firm and Solid, in "collector's condition." . The colors are vivid, with excellent impression & registry. As good as it can get ! Seldom found in such stunning condit on. . A superb example of fine color woodblock printing. . *. …

[Tokyo n.d. ca 1860]. Color Oban print, sheet:24.2 x 36 cm., print size 23 x 34 cm., very good impression & registry,very bright & clean,left margin a bit trimmed,a few old pin holes mended on verso, now firm & solid shows 2 foreigners. RARE ! . *** **** *** . . . A DELIGHTFUL LOOK AT THE WATERFALLS . . . AT JUNISO SHRINE, TSUNOHARAZU-MURA, KOHSHUU KAIDO HIGHWAY . . . NEAR SHINJUKU, EDO . * This is an early period print ca. 1860, issued just a few years after the opening of Japan by the American Commodore M.C. Perry. . The arrival of foreigners to Japan came after 1854 with the new treaty. . Following Tokubei's interest in the modernization and western influence on Japan, he sought to record foreign innovations, including images of foreigners in Japan. . This print shows just how two foreigners managed to go and see the waterfalls. They are 'minded' and 'protected' by a Samurai wearing the Dai & Sho [large & small] swords. Another non-related Japanese is looking at the waterfalls. . In these early days of foreigners visiting Japan, incidents of Samurai killing foreigners was not an unusual event. In that case foreigners were commonly 'protected' by other Samurai following the Shogun's orders. It was a crime to assault foreigners during this time. . The cartouche at the top left, gives the details of print contents, including stating this is #12 of the series, showing the county seat of this view along the EDO MEISHO ZUE: PICTURES OF FAMOUS SIGHTS IN EDO, from the series. series, . *** THE ARTIST: HIROSHIGE Tokubei III [1842 or 1843-1894]: He was a Ukiyo-e printmaker and a pupil of the most famous and eminent and well-known icon, Ando Hiroshige I. . Tokubei took his master's surname after 1865. He produced a good number of fakes after his famous master, but the colors never matched the originals. He also produced his own prints and color illustrated books, after his master's style. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** CONDITION: The print is Oban, vertical orientation, the impression is excellent and the registry is very good, clear, clean, solid and stable. . There a few tiny pin but neatly mended holes on the left margin that were mended in the distant past using Washi [handmade Japanese] mulberry fiber paper, where this print was bound and stitched into a book format. . The left margin was trimmed in the distant past. Otherwise this is a clean example, the verso is also clean, no marks. . *.…

[Edo 1833-34, Takenouchi]. A single Oban horizontal color woodblock print: 35.7 x 23 cm., sheet:37.5 x 34.8 cm.,dusty, excellent impression and registry, a bit of old 'rubbing' to surface, else solid & firm. * * RARE EARLY EDITION * * . *** **** *** . . SUPERB COMPOSITION LANDSCAPE BY JAPAN'S MOST ICONIC . . . LANDSCAPE ARTIST & PRINTMAKER . . . HIROSHIGE . . . FROM THE SERIES: . . . TOKAIDO GO JU SAN TSUGI NO UCHI: . . . NO. 5 IN "THE 53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWAY" . . SHINMACHI-BASHI: NEW TOWN BRIDGE . . * THE ARTIST: ANDO Hiroshige [1797-1858] was the last major master of the Ukiyo-e school. In 1811 he entered the studio of Utagawa Toyohiro, soon given the 'nom d'artiste' "Hiroshige." . He published his first color woodblock printed book in 1818. He was greatly influenced by Hokusai's series of landscape prints including this series, TOKAIDO GO JU SAN TSUGI. Being impressed, Hiroshige set out to do his own impressions of the Tokaido highway series. . . Hiroshige soon distinguished himself as the landscape master of Japan during this period. He made a large contribution to the development of the landscape color print as well as the traditional "Kacho" ["Bird & Flower"] prints, with a tendency to the Kyoto Shijo School. . He remained the master of impressionist, creating poetic views of nature, and remained the best-loved of all Japanese artists. See Lane below, p.229. With signature samples by dates. . *** FAMOUS PRINT FROM THE FAMOUS TOKAIDO HIGHWAY SERIES: . This famous series by Ando Hiroshige I, TOKAIDO GOJU SAN TSUGI NO UCHI: THE FIFTY-THREE STAGES OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWAY, has been a standard and famous series of 54 prints since its issue in 1833-34. This is stop #5, showing Hodogaya Shin Machi Bashi [New Bridge] over the Katabira river. . Published by Takenouchi Magohachi (Hoeidô) and Tsuruya Kiemon (Senkakudô), circa 1833-34, Tenpo 4-5th. years, with the red Hanko [seal/chop] of both Hoeido and Senkakudo. . *** CONDITION: . NOTES ON SPECIFIC COPIES: . Copy 1.: This is the original FIRST EDITION of the print. It was published circa 1833-34. The front surface is rubbed, dusty, the back side is re-backed with some Japanese calligraphy paper. . The impression & registry are excellent, the colors are strong. . There are some neat restorations to the back side of the print using Washi [handmade Japanese mulberry fiber paper], when the item was re-backed in the distant past. . The white borders intact and perhaps a tiny bit trimmed. . The front side as usual a bit dusty, rubbed with minor soil, a feint discoloration above the trees on the left 1/3. Regardless, the image & coloring are strong & impressive. . The print has been 're-backed' some time in its distant past, using some old Washi paper which appears to have been an old signature samples sheet with other Fude [bamboo brush] & Sumi [black] ink writing. There are 2 small pin/tiny holes which are mended by the backing. . This was a common practice in the early 19th century. The work is now quite firm & solid. The backing paper is not visible from the front side. . Given the fact that is print is about 187 years old, it is in better than the average condition. Please review the photos prior to ordering. . edition. It is in pristine condition, excellent registry & impression, about as good as it can get. . * Copy 2: This is a circa 1920's reprint of the original edition. A pristine example, UNUSED, with superb impression and registry, about as good as it can get. Ready for framing and display. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** REFERENCES: . This print was exhibited at Le Musée National des Arts Asiatiques, Guimet, July-October 2019. * This print was offered at Sotheby's London: see Sothebys 2020/fine-japanese-art/utagawa- iroshige-i-1797-1858-four-prints-hodogaya This link shows our Hodogaya print as the top left example. Their estimate was about $993 per print in a group of 4. * LANE, Richard: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD: THE JAPANESE PRINT: see.…