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      • Toshusai Sharaku, Japan 18/ 19th century, Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, woodblock print
        Sep. 28, 2024

        Toshusai Sharaku, Japan 18/ 19th century, Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, woodblock print

        Est: $100 - $200

        Toshusai Sharaku Japan, 18/ 19th century Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro woodblock print signed, framed.

        Link Auction Galleries
      • TOSHUSAI SHARAKU - The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, from the Play Hana-Ayame Bunkoroku Soga
        Sep. 22, 2024

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU - The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, from the Play Hana-Ayame Bunkoroku Soga

        Est: $240 - $300

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (Japanese, active 1794-1795) "The actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, from the Play Hana-Ayame Bunkoroku Soga" 1794 / 1970 - Woodblock nishiki-e, ukiyo-e print with mica on paper. Signed by the artist upper along with a seal by publisher Tsutaya Juzaburo (1750-1797). 15.5 x 10.5 inches (40.5 cm x 26.7 cm). Excellent condition, never framed or displayed, lightly tipped onto original backing. This is a 1970 print from wood blocks, printed by The Japan Association for the 1970 World Exposition for a very limited edition portfolio Selected Masters of Ukiyo-e Prints. The subject Kikunjo was considered the most brilliant actor of female roles of his day. The role depicted is from the play Hana-ayame Bunroku Soga (The Iris Soga of the Bunroku Era) which was performed at the Miyako-za Theatre in Edo in the fifth month of Kansei 6 (1794) from which Sharaku created several portraits.

        Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
      • TOSHUSAI SHARAKU - The Actor Uchikawa Komazo III as Shiga Daishchi
        Sep. 22, 2024

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU - The Actor Uchikawa Komazo III as Shiga Daishchi

        Est: $240 - $300

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (Japanese, active 1794-1795) "The Actor Uchikawa Komazo III as Shiga Daishchi, from the Play Hana-Ayame Bunkoroku Soga" 1794 / 1970 - Woodblock nishiki-e, ukiyo-e print with mica on paper. Signed by the artist upper left along with a seal by publisher Tsutaya Juzaburo (1750-1797). 15.5 x 10.5 inches (40.5 cm x 26.7 cm). Excellent condition, never framed or displayed, lightly tipped onto original backing. This is a 1970 print from wood blocks, printed by The Japan Association for the 1970 World Exposition for a very limited edition portfolio Selected Masters of Ukiyo-e Prints. The print depicts Komazo in the role of the villain Daiabichi in the play Kataki-uchi Noriai-banashi (A Medley of Tales of Revenge) performed at the Kiri-za Theatre in Edo in the fifth month of Kansei 6 (1794) from which Sharaku created several portraits.

        Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
      • TŌSHŪSAI SHARAKU (ACTIVE 1794-1795) Edo period (1615-1868), 1794
        Sep. 18, 2024

        TŌSHŪSAI SHARAKU (ACTIVE 1794-1795) Edo period (1615-1868), 1794

        Est: $80,000 - $120,000

        TŌSHŪSAI SHARAKU (ACTIVE 1794-1795) Edo period (1615-1868), 1794 An ōban tate-e woodblock print depicting the actor Nakayama Tomisaburō I in the role of Miyagino from the play Katakiuchi Noriaibanashi, signed Tōshūsai Sharaku ga, published by Tsutaya Jūsaburō (Kōshodō) with censor's seal kiwame 15 x 10in (38.1 x 25.cm)

        Bonhams
      • 4 T. SHARAKU KABUKI PORTRAIT WOODBLOCKS, UNFRAMED
        Jul. 18, 2024

        4 T. SHARAKU KABUKI PORTRAIT WOODBLOCKS, UNFRAMED

        Est: $200 - $400

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese active 1794-1795). Four Untitled - Kabuki Actor Portraits - c. 1940, woodblock on paper, inscription to UL. Unframed. Approximate dimensions: paper h. 13.25", w. 9.125"; mat h. 15.5", w. 11.5".

        Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
      • BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai
        Jun. 26, 2024

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai

        Est: $450 - $700

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai "Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei" 100% & 400% H 280 mm & 70 mm

        VBA Auction Miami
      • Toshusai Sharaku (Japan, 18th C.) Woodblock Print, Ca. Early 20th C., "Segawa Tomisaburo II As Tadorigi", H 15" W 9.5"
        Jun. 14, 2024

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japan, 18th C.) Woodblock Print, Ca. Early 20th C., "Segawa Tomisaburo II As Tadorigi", H 15" W 9.5"

        Est: $200 - $300

        Framed in Art Deco gold leaf frame and matting, H 22", W 16.5".

        DuMouchelles
      • Toshusai Sharaku (Japan, 18th C.) Woodblock Print, Ca. Early 20th C., "Sawamura Sojuro III As Ogishi Kurando", H 15" W 9.5"
        Jun. 14, 2024

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japan, 18th C.) Woodblock Print, Ca. Early 20th C., "Sawamura Sojuro III As Ogishi Kurando", H 15" W 9.5"

        Est: $200 - $300

        Framed in gold leaf Art Deco style H 22", W 16.25".

        DuMouchelles
      • BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai
        Jun. 02, 2024

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai

        Est: €450 - €700

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai "Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei" 100% & 400% H 280 mm & 70 mm

        MDP Auction
      • BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai
        Apr. 18, 2024

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai

        Est: €450 - €700

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai "Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei" 100% & 400% H 280 mm & 70 mm

        MDP Auction
      • BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai
        Apr. 04, 2024

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai

        Est: €450 - €700

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai "Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei" 100% & 400% H 280 mm & 70 mm

        Hotel des Ventes De Bruxelles
      • JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (1794-1795) TITLED ACTOR OTANI ONIJI AS THE MANSERVANT EDOHEI, 11IN x 15IN (28cm x 38cm)
        Apr. 02, 2024

        JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (1794-1795) TITLED ACTOR OTANI ONIJI AS THE MANSERVANT EDOHEI, 11IN x 15IN (28cm x 38cm)

        Est: $600 - $800

        Japanese woodblock print by Toshusai Sharaku (1794-1795) titled Actor Otani Oniji As The Manservant Edohei. It is after the original which was created in 1794. This piece was created in the 1940s. This piece is matted and framed under glass, in a silver frame. With frame, it measures 11 inches x 15 inches. This was acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate.

        The Rug Life Auctions
      • Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, 18th - 19th Century)
        Mar. 28, 2024

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, 18th - 19th Century)

        Est: $50 - $150

        'Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, wife of Tanabe Bunzo'. Possibly from Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints. Japanese woodblock print. Seal upper left. 15 x 9 1/2"; 21 1/2 x 15 3/4" (framed).

        Vallot Auctioneers
      • BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai
        Mar. 23, 2024

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai

        Est: $450 - $700

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai "Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei" 100% & 400% H 280 mm & 70 mm

        VBA Auction Miami
      • BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai
        Mar. 10, 2024

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai

        Est: €450 - €700

        BE@RBRICK Sharaku Toshusai "Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei" 100% & 400% H 280 mm & 70 mm

        MDP Auction
      • TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (Japan, Active 1794-1795), Four actor prints with mica grounds., Woodblock prints, oban tate-e, approx. 14.75" x 9.75". Unframed. Two matted.
        Feb. 08, 2024

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (Japan, Active 1794-1795), Four actor prints with mica grounds., Woodblock prints, oban tate-e, approx. 14.75" x 9.75". Unframed. Two matted.

        Est: $300 - $400

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU Japan, Active 1794-1795 Four actor prints with mica grounds. Together with two actor prints after Haraku, for a total of six prints.

        Eldred's
      • Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese) Woodblock Print
        Jan. 30, 2024

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese) Woodblock Print

        Est: -

        DESCRIPTION: Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese) Woodblock featuring the actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as (Ippei's Older) Under the signature, the censor seal and the publisher's seal mounted in gold toned frame. CIRCA: 18th Cent. ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 15" x L: 10.25" (Frame) H: 20.5" x L: 16.5" CONDITION: Creasing, tear at top right, small areas of water staining, matting has slight wear, in good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.

        Akiba Galleries
      • Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, 18th - 19th Century)
        Jan. 18, 2024

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, 18th - 19th Century)

        Est: $100 - $300

        'Middle print of a triptych of the child sumo wrestler Daidozan.' Japanese woodblock print. Signed upper right. 15 x 9 1/2"; 21 1/2 x 15 3/4" (framed). Possibly from Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints.

        Vallot Auctioneers
      • Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, 18th - 19th Century)
        Jan. 18, 2024

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, 18th - 19th Century)

        Est: $100 - $300

        'Actor Onoye Matsusuke as a Ronin.' Japanese woodblock print. Signed upper left. 15 x 9 1/2"; 21 1/2 x 15 3/4" (framed). (sight). Possibly from Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints.

        Vallot Auctioneers
      • Tōshūsai Sharaku, Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizo IV in the role of Takemura Sadanoshin
        Sep. 27, 2023

        Tōshūsai Sharaku, Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizo IV in the role of Takemura Sadanoshin

        Est: -

        nishiki-e woodcut, 40,5 × 27,2 cm, editor Baba Nobuhiko

        A10 by Artmark
      • After Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, Active 1794-1795), 'Kawatsura Hogen and Yoshitsune in Yoshitune Senbon Zakura', Oban Tate-e Woodblock Print
        Sep. 22, 2023

        After Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, Active 1794-1795), 'Kawatsura Hogen and Yoshitsune in Yoshitune Senbon Zakura', Oban Tate-e Woodblock Print

        Est: $500 - $700

        After Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, Active 1794-1795) 'Kawatsura Hogen and Yoshitsune in Yoshitune Senbon Zakura' Oban Tate-e Woodblock Print Verso with Takamizawa Mokuhansha publisher stamp.

        Weschler's
      • SHARAKU. MATSUMOTO KOSHIRO IV AS THE FISH PEDDLER GOROBEI.
        Jun. 21, 2023

        SHARAKU. MATSUMOTO KOSHIRO IV AS THE FISH PEDDLER GOROBEI.

        Est: €6,000 - €8,000

        Toshusai SHARAKU.Active around 1794 Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei. Probably late 1880s or early 1890s Polychrome woodcut, 385x256 mm, (oban-tate-e). Print on thick laid paper, signed. Signature: “Toshusai Sharaku ga”. Without censor and the publisher's seals. Good condition.

        Bado e Mart
      • SHARAKU. ACTOR OSAGAWA TSUNEYO II AS IPPEI'S OLDER SISTER OSAN.
        Jun. 21, 2023

        SHARAKU. ACTOR OSAGAWA TSUNEYO II AS IPPEI'S OLDER SISTER OSAN.

        Est: €6,000 - €7,000

        Toshusai SHARAKU.Active around 1790-1795 Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Ippei's Older Sister Osan. Late nineteenth century Polychrome woodcut, 385x257 mm, (oban-tate-e). Print on thick laid paper, signed “Toshusai Sharaku ga”. Under the signature, the censor seal kiwame and the publisher's seal “Tsutaya Jûzaburô”. Small margin partially not colored at the bottom and on the right. Good condition.

        Bado e Mart
      • TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (Japan, Active 1794-1795), Kabuki print: "Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play 'Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga'"., Woodblock print with mica, 15" x 10". Unframed.
        Jun. 15, 2023

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (Japan, Active 1794-1795), Kabuki print: "Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play 'Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga'"., Woodblock print with mica, 15" x 10". Unframed.

        Est: $200 - $300

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU Japan, Active 1794-1795 Kabuki print: "Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play 'Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga'".

        Eldred's
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Woodblock Print
        Jan. 14, 2023

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Woodblock Print

        Est: -

        Depiction Of Actor Iwai Hanshiro, Framing Measures Approximately 18.5in X 14.5in. Art Measures Approximately 13in X 9.5in. Tm6820 Zh

        EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
      • Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795) | The actor Bando Hikosaburo III in the role of Sagisaka Sanai | Edo period, late 18th century
        Jul. 21, 2022

        Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795) | The actor Bando Hikosaburo III in the role of Sagisaka Sanai | Edo period, late 18th century

        Est: £70,000 - £90,000

        The Property of a Collector Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795) The actor Bando Hikosaburo III in the role of Sagisaka Sanai  Edo period, late 18th century woodblock print, silver mica ground, signed Toshusai Sharaku ga (Pictured by Toshusai Sharaku), censor's seal kiwame (approved), published by Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo) in 1794 Vertical oban: 38.5 x 25.5 cm., 15¼ x 10⅛ in. Bid on Sotheby's

        Sotheby's
      • SHARAKU. Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei.
        Jun. 07, 2022

        SHARAKU. Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei.

        Est: €6,000 - €8,000

        Toshusai SHARAKU.Active around 1794 Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei.Probably late 1880s or early 1890s Polychrome woodcut, 385x256 mm, (oban-tate-e). Print on thick laid paper, signed. Signature: “Toshusai Sharaku ga”. Without censor and the publisher's seals. Good condition.

        Bado e Mart
      • SHARAKU. Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Ippei's Older Sister Osan.
        Jun. 07, 2022

        SHARAKU. Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Ippei's Older Sister Osan.

        Est: €6,000 - €8,000

        Toshusai SHARAKU.Active around 1790-1795 Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Ippei's Older Sister Osan.Late nineteenth century Polychrome woodcut, 385x257 mm, (oban-tate-e). Print on thick laid paper, signed “Toshusai Sharaku ga”. Under the signature, the censor seal kiwame and the publisher's seal “Tsutaya Jûzaburô”. Small margin partially not colored at the bottom and on the right. Good condition.

        Bado e Mart
      • Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795) | The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV in the role of the Wet Nurse Shigenoi | Edo period, late 18th century
        Mar. 24, 2022

        Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795) | The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV in the role of the Wet Nurse Shigenoi | Edo period, late 18th century

        Est: £7,000 - £10,000

        The Property of a Gentleman Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795) The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV in the role of the Wet Nurse Shigenoi Edo period, late 18th century woodblock print, silver mica background, signed Toshusai Sharaku ga, censor’s seal kiwame, published by Tsutaua Juzaburo (Koshodo), 5th month 1794 Vertical oban: 37.6 x 23.4 cm., 14⅞ x 9¼ in. 

        Sotheby's
      • Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-95) | Otani Tokuji as the Servant Sodesuke | Edo period, late 18th century
        Mar. 24, 2022

        Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-95) | Otani Tokuji as the Servant Sodesuke | Edo period, late 18th century

        Est: £20,000 - £30,000

        Property from a Private Collector Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-95) Otani Tokuji as the Servant Sodesuke Edo period, late 18th century woodblock print, silver mica background, signed Toshusai Sharaku ga, published by Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo), circa 1794-95 Vertical oban: 33.7 x 23.4 cm., 13⅜ x 9¼ in. 

        Sotheby's
      • Toshusai Sharaku, Japanese Woodblock
        Dec. 12, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku, Japanese Woodblock

        Est: $60 - $90

        Toshusai Sharaku, Japanese Woodblock, Kabuki Actor Otani Onaji as Yakko Edobei Overall Size: 22 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. Sight Size: 15 1/2 x 10 in.

        Sarasota Estate Auction
      • TOSHUSAI SHARAKU OTANI ONIJI III SERVANT EDOBEI PRINT
        Nov. 21, 2021

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU OTANI ONIJI III SERVANT EDOBEI PRINT

        Est: $200 - $400

        This is a fine estate found Japanese woodblock print by Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795). Sharaku was a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, known for his portraits of kabuki actors. Neither his true name nor the dates of his birth or death are known. His active career as a woodblock artist spanned ten months; his prolific work met disapproval and his output came to an end as suddenly and mysteriously as it had begun. His work has come to be considered some of the greatest in the ukiyo-e genre. This woodblock, titled Otani Oniji III in the Role of the Servant Edobei, is a nishiki-e colour print ad has mica treatment and impressed details around the eyes. Framed under glass. The frame is 21 x 15 3/4" with a sight view of 19 3/8 x 14". The print is 14 3/8 x 9 3/8".

        Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc.
      • TOSHUSAI SHARAKU KABUKI WOODBLOCK PRINT, FRAMED
        Aug. 28, 2021

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU KABUKI WOODBLOCK PRINT, FRAMED

        Est: $150 - $300

        Toshusai Sharaku Kabuki Woodblock Print Framed H:13 1/4in(33.6cm) W:8 3/4in(22.2cm)

        Steven's Art & Antiques
      • Toshusai Sharaku
        Jun. 17, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku

        Est: $200 - $400

        (Japanese, fl. 1794–1795) Four reproduction prints: Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanoshin; Ichikawa Komazo II as Shiga Daishichi; Ichikawa Omezo as Yakko Ippei; Sawamura Sojuro III as Ogishi Kurando; signed "Toshusai Sharaku ga", Tsutaya publisher's seal, woodblock prints with silver mica ground, oban tate-e, each sight approximately 15-3/4 x 10 in.; modern carved and gilt/silvered frames, largest 21-1/8 x 15-1/8 in.

        Brunk Auctions
      • TOSHUSAI SHARAKU OTANI ONIJI III SERVANT EDOBEI PRINT
        May. 22, 2021

        TOSHUSAI SHARAKU OTANI ONIJI III SERVANT EDOBEI PRINT

        Est: $200 - $300

        This is a fine estate found Japanese woodblock print by Toshusai Sharaku (active 1794-1795). Sharaku was a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, known for his portraits of kabuki actors. Neither his true name nor the dates of his birth or death are known. His active career as a woodblock artist spanned ten months; his prolific work met disapproval and his output came to an end as suddenly and mysteriously as it had begun. His work has come to be considered some of the greatest in the ukiyo-e genre. This woodblock, titled Otani Oniji III in the Role of the Servant Edobei, is a nishiki-e colour print ad has mica treatment and impressed details around the eyes. Framed under glass. - The frame is 21 x 15 3/4" with a sight view of 19 3/8 x 14". The print is 14 3/8 x 9 3/8".

        Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc.
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print
        May. 22, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print

        Est: $400 - $800

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795) Japanese woodblock portrait print of Kabuki actor Ichikawa Monnosuke III during his portrayal of Date no Yosaku holding his hand out in question. Presented in a black lacquered frame with accented corners and silk matte. Signed in print.

        Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print
        May. 22, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print

        Est: $400 - $800

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795) Japanese woodblock portrait print of Naritaya Sansho (Ichikawa Danjuro VI) during his portrayal of Arakawa Taro with a fan in his hand and face paint. Presented in a black lacquered frame with accented corners and silk matte. Signed in print.

        Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print
        May. 22, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print

        Est: $400 - $800

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795) Japanese woodblock portrait print of Kabuki actor Sawamura Sojuro III during his portrayal Ogishi Kurando with a fan in front of his body. Presented in a black lacquered frame with accented corners and silk matte. Signed in print.

        Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print
        May. 22, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print

        Est: $400 - $800

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795) Japanese woodblock portrait print of Kabuki actor. Presented in a black lacquered frame with accented corners and silk matte. Signed in print.

        Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print
        May. 22, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print

        Est: $400 - $800

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795) Japanese woodblock portrait print of Kabuki actor Matsumoto Kôshirô IV during his portrayal of Gorôbei, the Fishmonger from San'ya holding a pipe in his hand. Presented in a black lacquered frame with accented corners and silk matte. Signed in print.

        Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print
        May. 22, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print

        Est: $400 - $800

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795) Japanese woodblock portrait print of Kabuki actor Bandô Hikosaburô III during his portrayal of Sagisaka Sanai holding a lamp in his right hand in a scene from the play Koi Nyôbô Somewake Tazuna performed at the Kawarazaki-za in the fifth month, Kansei 6 (1794). Presented in a black lacquered frame with accented corners and silk matte. Signed in print.

        Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print
        May. 22, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print

        Est: $400 - $800

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795) Japanese woodblock portrait print of Kabuki actor. Presented in a black lacquered frame with accented corners and silk matte. Signed in print.

        Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
      • Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print
        May. 22, 2021

        Toshusai Sharaku Japanese Kabuki Portrait Woodblock Print

        Est: $400 - $800

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794–1795) Japanese woodblock portrait print of Kabuki actor Morita Kan’ya VIII during his portrayal of the Palanquin-Bearer rubbing his hands together inside his kimono sleeves in the play 'A Medley of Tales of Revenge' (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi). Presented in a black lacquered frame with accented corners and silk matte. Signed in print.

        Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
      • SHARAKU. Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei.
        May. 19, 2021

        SHARAKU. Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei.

        Est: €3,000 - €4,000

        Toshusai SHARAKU.Active around 1794 Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei.Probably late 1880s or early 1890s Polychrome woodcut, 385x256 mm, (oban-tate-e). Print on thick laid paper, signed. Signature: “Toshusai Sharaku ga”. Without censor and the publisher's seals. Good condition. The image is from 1794 but this print of ours on original Japanese paper is a 19th century edition. Gorobei is a fish peddler with a most conscientious and thoughtful disposition. His pose and his hand gesture, holding his pipe to his chin, are conventional Kabuki signs for characters immersed in thought. In this scene, Gorobei is planning his strategy for rescuing a friend in trouble. Gorobei is a fish merchant from the Sanya district, on the approach to the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter. He assists the sisters to discover the whereabouts of Shiga Daishichi, their father's murderer. A very similar print, in size, and with the only signature without censor seal kiwame and the publisher's seal “Tsutaya Jûzaburô” below, at the MET, dated “Probably late 1880s or early 1890s”. Not much is known about the woodblock print artist Toshusai Sharaku, who specialized in kabuki portraits. His career spanned only ten months from 1794 to 1795, with around 150 prints known. Unlike his contemporaries, Sharaku did not idealize his subjects, instead creating realistic portrayals that were not always flattering, and his prints were not a popular success at the time. His best works convey a rare perceptivity, with a psychological insight and a deep understanding of the dramatic nature of the roles and the actors he depicted. Sharaku left behind a body of masterworks of ukiyo-e kabuki portraiture that remained unrecognized until a century after his death.

        Bado e Mart
      • SHARAKU. Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Ippei's Older Sister Osan.
        May. 19, 2021

        SHARAKU. Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Ippei's Older Sister Osan.

        Est: €3,000 - €4,000

        Toshusai SHARAKU.Active around 1790-1795 Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Ippei's Older Sister Osan.Late nineteenth century Polychrome woodcut, 385x257 mm, (oban-tate-e). Print on thick laid paper, signed “Toshusai Sharaku ga”. Under the signature, the censor seal kiwame and the publisher's seal “Tsutaya Jûzaburô”. Small margin partially not colored at the bottom and on the right. Good condition. The image is from 1794 but this print of ours on original Japanese paper is a 19th century edition. The role played by Tsuneyo has been identified by the scholar Suwa Haruo. In the Yakuwari banzauke (List of theatrical roles) in the Diet Library he found two roles listed for Tsuneyo: one as "Ippei's sister, Osan" in the play Koinyobo, and the other as "Shizuka Gozen" in Yoshitsune senbonzakura. Both plays were performed at the Kawarazaki Theater the fifth month of 1794 (Kansei 6). Not much is known about the woodblock print artist Toshusai Sharaku, who specialized in kabuki portraits. His career spanned only ten months from 1794 to 1795, with around 150 prints known. Unlike his contemporaries, Sharaku did not idealize his subjects, instead creating realistic portrayals that were not always flattering, and his prints were not a popular success at the time. His best works convey a rare perceptivity, with a psychological insight and a deep understanding of the dramatic nature of the roles and the actors he depicted. Sharaku left behind a body of masterworks of ukiyo-e kabuki portraiture that remained unrecognized until a century after his death.

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        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, act. 1794) Segawa Tomisaburo II Japanese woodblock print, Framed dimensions: H: 19 5/8 x W: 14 5/8 in. H: 14 1/4 W: 9 1/4 in.

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        Est: $100 - $200

        Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, act. 1794) Actor Ichikawa Komazo, Japanese woodblock print, Framed dimensions: H: 19 5/8 x W: 14 5/8 in. H: 14 1/4 W: 9 1/2 in.

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        Tōshūsai Sharaku, Actor Segawa Kikunojo III, as Oshizu, Tanabe Bunzo's wife in the play "Hana-Ayame Bunroku Soga" (Miyako-za)

        Est: -

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