Shigenaga Sold at Auction Prices

Attributed to Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756), Evening Rain at Karasaki, Circa 1720

Attributed to Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756), Evening Rain at Karasaki, Circa 1720 Likely depicting 'Karasaki no yau' (Evening Rain at Karasaki) from the famous series 'Omi hakkei' (Eight Views of Omi) Estimate: $300—500 CAD

Attributed to Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756), Evening Rain at Karasaki, Circa 1720, hosoban 11.5 x 6.1 in — 29.3 x 15.4 cm

Attributed to Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756), Evening Rain at Karasaki, Circa 1720 Likely depicting 'Karasaki no yau' (Evening Rain at Karasaki) from the famous series 'Omi hakkei' (Eight Views of Omi), hosoban 11.5 x 6.1 in — 29.3 x 15.4 cm Note: Compare with examples from Christie's New York, September 18, 2022, lot 2; and the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ohio, accession number 1950.163 Estimate: $800—1,000

Nishimura Shigenaga (ca. 1697-1756) | Dairibina | Edo period, 18th century

Nishimura Shigenaga (ca. 1697-1756)  Dairibina Edo period, 18th century  woodblock print, sumizuri-e, with hand-applied colour and gold pigment, signed Gako Nishimura Shigenaga ga, sealed Shige, published by Iseya Kibei, circa 1730s Horizontal hosoban: 15.8 x 33.6 cm., 6¼ x 13¼ in. 

Nishimura Shigenaga Japanese Block Print

Nishimura Shigenaga (Japanese, 1697-1756). Block print Triptych of Hanging Scrolls: Playing with Reality. 13" x 19" (overall with frame 18" x 24 1/2"). Staining and discoloration throughout.

Nishimura Shigenaga Japanese Block Print

Nishimura Shigenaga (Japanese, 1697-1756). Block print Triptych of Hanging Scrolls: Playing with Reality. 13" x 19" (overall with frame 18" x 24 1/2"). Staining and discoloration throughout.

Japanese Woodblock Prints. Shigenobu

(lot of 2) Japanese woodblock prints: Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756), "Nehan: The Parinirväna of Säkyamuni"; together with one depicting a farmers working in the paddy fields with the Mount Fuji in the back ground, signed, largest sight: 17.5"h x 11.75"w, frame: 25"h x 19.5"w

NISHIMURA SHIGENAGA (1697-1756) DAI OBAN YOKO-E, REHAUSSÉ À LA MAIN, PERSONNAGES

Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756) Dai oban yoko-e, rehaussé à la main, personnages admirant les cerisiers en ¥eurs dans un parc à Ueno. Tirage époque Showa. Japanese woodcut, dai oban yoko-e, Nishimura Shigenaga, Showa period.

Anonymous Fine Japanese Art

Nishimura School, Edo Period, 18th century Kakejiku, ink and colour on paper, depicting a bijin standing against a plain background, her left hand concealed inside her sleeve, unsigned, with red-lacquered rollers decorated with a chequered design in gold hiramaki-e; with wood storage box inscribed outside Nishimura Shigenaga hitsu, the inside of the lid with a long inscription introducing the artist and outer lacquered-wood storage box. 89.4cm x 35cm (35 3/16in x 13¾in). (3).

SHIGENAGA NISHIMURA (VERS 1967-1756) Un serviteur du temple court sous la pluie Un serviteur du temple, abrité sous un grand parap...

SHIGENAGA NISHIMURA (VERS 1967-1756) Un serviteur du temple court sous la pluie Un serviteur du temple, abrité sous un grand parapluie, court sous la pluie. Dans sa main gauche une lanterne se balance au gré du vent. Il regarde un rossignol qui vole au-dessus de lui. On aperçoit sur la gauche la moitié d'un torii, portique symbolique à l'entrée d'un sanctuaire shinto. Signé : Senkado Nishimura Shigenaga shohitsu Editeur : Omiya Format : hosoban H_31,6 cm L_15,2 cm Provenance : Theodor Scheiwe, sceau rouge BELLE EPREUVE EN BON ETAT. GOOD IMPRESSION AND CONDIYION Bibliographie : Hempel 1969, p.20, 16 - Hempel 1972, p.27, 32

Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756) Kitao Masayoshi (1764-1824)

Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756) Kitao Masayoshi (1764-1824) Figures inside a pavillion looking out over figures in the distance below, signed Nishimura Shigenaga hitsu; and and a scene from the Chushingura, signature trimmed off on right hand side; both good impressions, wear and creasing Both dai oban yoko-e (2)

Nishimura Shigenaga (Japanese 1697(?)-1756)

Nishimura Shigenaga (Japanese 1697(?)-1756) Courtesan with Parasol Signed Shigenaga ga, also sealed. Hashira-e (Pillar Print): 26-1/2 x 5 in (673 x 127 mm)

Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756), zugeschrieben

Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756), zugeschrieben Dai-ôban, yoko-e. Ukie (Perspektivbild). Titel: Ôeyama. Kabuki-Szene nach der Legende des Shutendôji. In seinem Palast sitzt Shutendôji in der Gesellschaft der von ihm geraubten Frauen

f - NISHIMURA SHIGENAGA, (1697?-1756)

`SEMIMARU', ACT 1 FROM A TOSA JYORURI PLAY `SEMIMARU', ACT 1 FROM A TOSA JYORURI PLAY hosoban urushi-e, 30.3 by 14cm., 11 15/16 by 5 1/2 in. showing the character: a young woman carrying a pole attached with gohei is shown walking past a hanaguruma (flower cart) with a small pine tree, at the upper left is a placard in the form of a libretto with the act and story inscribed; publisher's mark of Kinoshita, signed gako Nishimura Shigenaga hitsu with seal Shigenaga Condition Note: Good impression with handcolouring, trimmed all around, laid-down with wormage We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

f - ATTRIBUTED TO NISHIMURA SHIGENAGA

depicting three farmers, one carrying buckets of water, on a windy road, a poem associated with the theme above, no publisher's mark, unsigned Condition Note: Good impression and colour, rather trimmed and slightly soiled

NISHIMURA SHIGENAGA, (1697?-1756), EARLY 1720'S

the first depicting the Chinese general Chu-ko Lang and other figures standing around a cockerel perched on a drum by the gate of a palace, publisher's mark of Urokogataya Magobei, signed Nishimura Shigenaga hitsu with seal Shigenaga, the second attributed to Nishimura Shigenaga, of two farmers on a windy road, the moon in the distance, a poem associated with the theme above, no publisher's mark, unsigned The first illustrates an early example of kyoka poetry on prints Condition Note: Very good impression and colour KYOKA FROM THE SERIES GOJO NO CHI (KNOWLEDGE FROM THE FIVE CARDINAL VIRTUES) AND ISHIYAMA NO AKI NO TSUKI (AUTUMN MOON AT ISHIYAMA) FROM AN UNTITLED SERIES OF THE OMI HAKKEI (EIGHT VIEWS OF LAKE BIWA)

ATTRIBUTED TO NISHIMURA SHIGENAGA (1697?-1756), C.1720'S

depicting as follows: Haru: tane hitashi (Spring: soaking seeds); of a farmer handing bales of seeds to a man who stands in a running stream, three bales of seeds on the bank, Natsu: taue (Summer: rice planting), of farmers planting young rice plants in a stream, Aki: inekari (Autumn: rice harvesting) of farmers busy cutting and carrying the rice to women who thrash out the grain and tie up the sheaves, Fuyu: komeosame (paying tax in the form of rice), of farmers at work tying up and carrying off bales of rice, no publisher's mark, each unsigned Condition Note: Very good impression and condition

NISHIMURA SHIGENAGA, (1697?-1756), C.1750'S

depicting numerous pleasure seekers at leisure in the open rooms of a brothel overlooking the Fukagawa, publisher's mark of Urokogataya Magobei, signed Nishimura Shigenaga hitsu Possibly the only surviving copy of this print Condition Note: Fine impression soiled around the margins but otherwise in good condition, hand coloured by use of stencils

NISHIMURA SHIGENAGA, (1697?-1756), EARLY 1750'S

represented by Hotei, the portly God of Happiness, beneath a willow tree, carrying a beautiful young girl across the river, publisher's mark of Yamashiroya, a haiku poem above: Hotei yori / koi no omobanaya / yanagi shiki 'Love is not a heavy flower like Hotei but rather like a willow' signed Senkado Nishimura Shigenaga Hyakuju hitsu Condition Note: Fine impression and colour, rather soiled with a centre-fold crease

NISHIMURA SHIGENAGA, (1697?-1756), 1733

in the play Hanabusa funjin Soga performed in Kyohô 18 [1733] at the Ichimura-za; publisher's mark of Tsuruya Kinsuke, signed Nishimura Magosaburô hitsu Condition Note: Very good impression, faint vertical centre-fold but otherwise in good condition

Nishimura Shigenaga

Nishimura Shigenaga (1697-1756)

Minamoto no Yorinobu umiwatashi no zu (Minamoto no Yorinobu crossing the sea) A kneeling retainer explains that he has found a shallow passage through the sea, signed Senkado Nishimura Shigenaga hitsu and published by Izutsuya San'emon--good impression, faded, rubbing and stains, worming and centerfold, tape residue on verso dai oban yoko-e : 33 x 45cm.

Nishimura Shigenaga (ca. 1697-1756)

Seta no sekisho (Sunset at Seta) People crossing a river on a bridge and fishermen hauling nets, with hand-applied color, metallic powder, signed Eshi Nishimura Shigenaga and sealed Shigenaga, published by Edoya--very good impression, good color, horizontal centerfold, slight foxing, rubbing, stains hosoban : 33.9 x 15.8cm. NOTES This is an illustration of one of the celebrated Omi hakkei (Eight views of Omi [Lake Biwa]).

Nishimura Shigenaga (ca.1697-1756)

Beauties by a brazier, gold residue on the brazier--very good impression, soiled, tape residue on verso, backed, small holes, rubbing, restored holes, added pigments hosoban : 28.6 x 14.7cm. SALESROOM NOTICE No reserve.