Sadao Watanabe Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1913 - d. 1996

Artist Sadeo Watanabe (1913-1996) combined traditional Japanese print-making techniques with Christian iconography to create uniquely hybridized prints. As a devout Christian, Watanabe aimed to bring Christianity to Japan. He did so by depicting scenes from the Bible on large sheets of paper colored with natural dyes and pigments. His works were displayed at the Vatican and in Lyndon Johnson's White House, and although they never achieved widespread popularity in Japan, Sadeo Watanbe's artwork for sale is in demand around the globe. 

Sadao Watanabe's prints were created with the help of his wife. While she handmade paste and pigments, Watanabe created stencils using a sharp blade to cut outlines into specialty paper. Each print differed based on variations in the pigments, paper, or patterns. As an artist, Sadao Watanabe was thrilled by this element of surprise. Collectors can buy Japanese woodblock prints at auction and online to find the next conversation piece for their home.

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  • Lot of Four Religious Stencil Prints, Watanabe.
    May. 03, 2025

    Lot of Four Religious Stencil Prints, Watanabe.

    Est: $400 - $800

    Artist(s): Sadao Watanabe (Japan, 1913-1996). Medium: Color stencil prints. Signature(s): Each are pencil signed, bear the artist's seal, and are dated from the mid to late 1960s in their lower margins. Paperwork: N/A Damage: General signs of age, such as toning and wear to the frames. Measurement(s): The frames measure 14" x 13". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) Japanese, "The Last Supper" Woodblock Print
    Mar. 30, 2025

    Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) Japanese, "The Last Supper" Woodblock Print

    Est: $200 - $400

    Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) Japanese, "The Last Supper" Woodblock Print. Depicts Jesus and the disciples partaking of the famous final meal together in the Japanese mingei (folk art) style. Signed in pencil with red seal bottom right. Dated 1973 in pencil bottom left. Framed. Paper with information taped to the back.  Overall Size: 11 1/2 x 13 in.  Sight Size: 7 1/2 x 9 in.  Sadao Watanabe was born on July 7th, 1913 in Tokyo. His father died when he was ten years old, so he dropped out of school and became an apprentice in a dyer’s shop to support his mother. He worked primarily at sketching patterns and dyeing clothes, and his earliest surviving art pieces showed traditional Buddhist imagery and the influence of sumi-e (“black ink”) painting. At the age of seventeen a Christian woman in his neighborhood invited him to attend church with her, and within a few months Watanabe received baptism. The Christian population of Japan had always been small, particularly after it was banned during the Edo Period for roughly 250 years, and Watanabe began to explore methods of honoring his new faith through his art. In 1937 Watanabe saw an exhibition at the Folk Art Museum, established by Yanagi Sōetsu (1889-1961), father of the Japanese mingei (folk art) movement. Particularly influenced by the work of Serizawa Keisuke (1895-1984), Watanabe began attending a mingei study group in which Keisuke taught his Okinawan katazome technique of stencilling and dyeing. Keisuke became his mentor, and encouraged Watanabe’s focus on portraying the Christian gospel rendered in the mingei style. His most famous piece, The Last Supper, depicts the disciples in kimonos, drinking sake and eating sushi. His Japanese contextualization of Biblical images and scenes is considered ground-breaking today, but his work was met with little interest in his own country until after World War II. Watanabe used both kozo paper from the mulberry tree and momigami (kneaded paper) that he crumpled by hand to give a rough quality to his prints, adhering to the mingei insistence on incorporating natural materials and pigments into their work. In 1958 Watanabe received first prize at the Modern Japanese Print Exhibition held in New York City for The Bronze Serpent, and his piece Kiku was featured in James Michener’s “The Modern Japanese Print,” a book that introduced ten sōsaku-hanga artists to Western audiences. During President Lyndon Johnson’s administration Watanabe’s prints were hung in the White House, and he worked with many Japanese-American advocacy groups to help combat anti-Asian racism throughout the 1970s and 80s. He passed away on January 8th, 1996, and today his pieces can be found in the Vatican Museum, the British Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. #6004 . 

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Sadao Watanabe Moses in Midian Woodblock Print
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Sadao Watanabe Moses in Midian Woodblock Print

    Est: $100 - $2,500

    A striking color woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe (Japan: 1913-1996), titled 'Moses in Midian'. This piece is a fine example of Watanabe's unique blend of traditional Japanese printmaking techniques and biblical themes. The artwork depicts a scene from the story of Moses, as he tends to Jethro’s sheep. Characterized by Watanabe's distinctive style of bold lines, vibrant colors while showcasing his signature use of washi paper and natural pigments. The print is signed by the artist and dated 1972 to lower right. Numbered 1/70 to lower left. View: 19-1/4 x 25-1/4 inches. Frame: 28-1/4 x 34-3/4 inches.

    Elite Auctioneers, LLC
  • Large Figural Scene Stencil Print, Sadao Watanabe.
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Large Figural Scene Stencil Print, Sadao Watanabe.

    Est: $400 - $500

    Artist(s): Sadao Watanabe (Japan, 1913-1996) Medium: Hand-colored stencil print. Signature(s): Signed, dated (1962), and numbered (16/50) in its lower margin. Paperwork: N/A Damage: Very good overall condition with minor wear, such as small scuffs to plexiglass and general wear to frame. Measurement(s): 34" x 23" (sheet), 44" x 33 1/2" (frame). It weighs 20 lbs. Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • SADAO WATANABE (Japanese, 1913-1996). The Boat in the Storm, 1970, Limited edition number 4 of an edition of 50. Printed on wrinkled J
    Mar. 13, 2025

    SADAO WATANABE (Japanese, 1913-1996). The Boat in the Storm, 1970, Limited edition number 4 of an edition of 50. Printed on wrinkled J

    Est: $250 - $350

    SADAO WATANABE (Japanese, 1913-1996). The Boat in the Storm, 1970, Limited edition number 4 of an edition of 50. Printed on wrinkled Japanese paper, momi-gami, for the textured effect. Creases and uneven coloration, as well as horizontal creases, are not uncommon for momi-gami paper. Framed. - 18 x 20.75 inch image (excluding frame)

    Sloans & Kenyon
  • SADAO WATANABE (Japanese, 1913-1996). Noah's Arc, 1976, Limited edition number 4 of an edition of 50. Printed on wrinkled Japanese pa
    Mar. 13, 2025

    SADAO WATANABE (Japanese, 1913-1996). Noah's Arc, 1976, Limited edition number 4 of an edition of 50. Printed on wrinkled Japanese pa

    Est: $250 - $350

    SADAO WATANABE (Japanese, 1913-1996). Noah's Arc, 1976, Limited edition number 4 of an edition of 50. Printed on wrinkled Japanese paper, momi-gami, for the textured effect. Creases and uneven coloration, as well as horizontal creases, are not uncommon for momi-gami paper. Framed. - 18 x 20.75 inch image (excluding frame)

    Sloans & Kenyon
  • SADAO WATANABE (Japan, 1913-1996), Peter's Cock., Woodblock stencil print, 10.25" x 8" sight. Framed 14.5" x 11".
    Mar. 07, 2025

    SADAO WATANABE (Japan, 1913-1996), Peter's Cock., Woodblock stencil print, 10.25" x 8" sight. Framed 14.5" x 11".

    Est: $200 - $250

    SADAO WATANABE Japan, 1913-1996 Peter's Cock. Signed and seal marked lower right. Dated 1977. Housed in a Kanda's Gallery, Tokyo frame.

    Eldred's
  • SADAO WATANABE (Japan, 1913-1996), The Three Fishermen., Dai oban yoko-e, 23.5" x 19.5". Framed 31.5" x 27.5".
    Mar. 07, 2025

    SADAO WATANABE (Japan, 1913-1996), The Three Fishermen., Dai oban yoko-e, 23.5" x 19.5". Framed 31.5" x 27.5".

    Est: $500 - $700

    SADAO WATANABE Japan, 1913-1996 The Three Fishermen. Signed lower right. Dated 1973. Numbered 23/70.

    Eldred's
  • 1990 Sadao Watanabe The Last Supper Woodblock Print on Paper
    Mar. 01, 2025

    1990 Sadao Watanabe The Last Supper Woodblock Print on Paper

    Est: $200 - $400

    Artists signature on bottom right corner, Frame measures 14 1/2 x 11 inches, Woodblock measures 12 x 9 inches.

    Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
  • Sadao Watanabe "Woman of Canaan" Woodblock
    Jan. 30, 2025

    Sadao Watanabe "Woman of Canaan" Woodblock

    Est: $300 - $500

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1990), "Woman of Canaan", Woodblock Print in Colors on Momigami Paper, signed and dated in ink lower right, titled center below, and numbered edition "72/210" lower left, ebonized and giltwood frame. Image: 23.5" H x 22" W; frame: 32.5" H x 30.75" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Polychrome, Stencil, Biblical, Bible, Figural Group, Figurative, Figures, Mingei, Folk Art, Asian Art

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Watanabe, "Jesus and the Children," 1977.
    Jan. 24, 2025

    Watanabe, "Jesus and the Children," 1977.

    Est: $400 - $600

    Watanabe, Sadao (Japanese, 1913-1996). "Jesus and the Children." 1977. Woodblock. Unlimited edition. Pencil signed l.r. Artist seal in red, l.r. Dated l.l. in pencil. Framed and matted. Sight: 8 1/4" x 12". Frame: 14 3/4" x 18 1/2". Condition: Sight very good.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Sadao Watanabe (Japanese 1913-1996), Daniel, 1965, Woodblock in Color, Frame: 16 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (41.3 x 33.7 cm.)
    Jan. 08, 2025

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese 1913-1996), Daniel, 1965, Woodblock in Color, Frame: 16 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (41.3 x 33.7 cm.)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese 1913-1996), Daniel, 1965, Woodblock in Color,

    Weschler's
  • Sadao Watanabe (Japnese, 1913-1996) woodblock
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe (Japnese, 1913-1996) woodblock

    Est: $300 - $600

    People Visiting Stable woodblock in colors, 1962, signed, dated and numbered 39/50 in white ink.   29 3/4 x 22 1/2" (sheet)

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Japanese Stencil Print by Watanabe Sadao (Japanese, 1913–1996)
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Japanese Stencil Print by Watanabe Sadao (Japanese, 1913–1996)

    Est: $500 - $700

    Look at the Birds of the Air! Large Stencil Printing on Paper Watanabe Sadao (Japanese, 1913–1996) 26.5 x 23 inches (paper) Unframed Overall good condition. 

    Lewis & Grant Auctions
  • Sadao Watanabe, (Japanese 1913-1996), Jesus Healing a Blind Man, Hand-colored stencil woodcut print, Sheet size: 17-1/2 x 13 in (445 x 330); Plate size: 12 x 10 in (305 x 254 mm)
    Oct. 09, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe, (Japanese 1913-1996), Jesus Healing a Blind Man, Hand-colored stencil woodcut print, Sheet size: 17-1/2 x 13 in (445 x 330); Plate size: 12 x 10 in (305 x 254 mm)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996) Jesus Healing a Blind Man Hand-colored stencil woodcut print Signed in pencil in Roman letters and in Kanji, l.r and dated 1992, l.l. also with two red seals; unframed in a hinged mat. Property from the Estate of George Zorin

    Weschler's
  • Watanabe, "Nativity," 1981, Woodblock.
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Watanabe, "Nativity," 1981, Woodblock.

    Est: $500 - $700

    Watanabe, Sadao (Japanese, 1913-1996). "Nativity." 1981. Woodblock. Signed and dated l.r. Editioned, 100/100, l.l. All in white ink. Framed and matted. Frame size: 31" x 34 3/8". Sheet size: 23" x 26". Condition: Sight very good. May be laid onto matting.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Watanabe, "Noah's Ark," 1979, Woodblock.
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Watanabe, "Noah's Ark," 1979, Woodblock.

    Est: $600 - $900

    Watanabe, Sadao (Japanese, 1913-1996). "Noah's Ark." 1979, Woodblock. Signed and dated l.r. Editioned, 21/100, l.l. All in black ink. Framed and matted. Frame size: 30 1/4" x 40 3/8. Sheet sight size: 23 1/2" x 33 1/4". Condition: Sight very good to near fine.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Watanabe, "Three Fishermen," 1984, Woodblock.
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Watanabe, "Three Fishermen," 1984, Woodblock.

    Est: $600 - $800

    Watanabe, Sadao (Japanese, 1913-1996). "Three Fishermen", 1984, Woodblock. Signed and dated l.r. Editioned l.l, 21/100. Signed and editioned in white ink. Framed and matted. Frame" 23" x 28 3/4". Sheet sight size: 16 3/4" x 21 3/4". Condition: Sight very good.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • 4 Watanabe Woodblock Prints.
    Sep. 20, 2024

    4 Watanabe Woodblock Prints.

    Est: $800 - $1,000

    Watanabe, Sadao (Japanese, 1913-1996). Four woodblocks depicting different Biblical scenes. All prints are framed and matted. All prints are from an unlimited edition. ++ " The Crucifixion." 1970. Woodblock. Signed, stamped l.r. Date l.l. Framed and matted. Frame size: 11 1/2" x 14 3/4". Sheet sight size: 6 5/8" x 7 1/4". ++ "Peter and the Key." 1973. Woodblock. Signed, and stamped l.r. Dated l.l.. Frame size: 12 13/16" x 15 1/8". Sheet sight size: 7" x 8 3/4". ++ " Baby Moses Being Abandoned." 1979. Woodblock. Signed and stamped l.r. Dated l.l. Frame size: 13 3/8" x 14 3/4". Sheet sight size: 7 3/8" x 8 3/4". ++ "Calling Of John And Peter." 1983. Woodblock. Signed and stamped l.r. Dated l.l. Frame size: 13 1/4" x 15 1/4". Sheet sight size: 7 1/2 x 8 3/4". Condition: All sight very good to near fine.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • SADAO WATANABE (JAPAN, 1913-1996)
    Aug. 24, 2024

    SADAO WATANABE (JAPAN, 1913-1996)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    SADAO WATANABE (JAPAN, 1913-1996) (3) Mingei (folk art) traditional Woodcut Prints with Christian themes, including: Christ Bearing the Cross, 1968/ The Last Supper, 1973, Mother & Child, 1984; with labels verso from Kanda's Gallery B.O.Q. of Tokyo, Okinawa, Yokoto & Misawa.in matching black box frames, matted under non-glare glass.

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • SADAO WATANABE (JAPAN, 1913-1996)
    Aug. 24, 2024

    SADAO WATANABE (JAPAN, 1913-1996)

    Est: $500 - $700

    SADAO WATANABE (JAPAN, 1913-1996) "Arrival of the Three Kings" 1966, stencil momigami print, un-numbered edition of 50, from the 'Gospel' series, pencil signed. Blackwood Gallery of Pittsburgh label verso. In embossed gold metal leaf frame, with white linen mat and gold liner, under UV plexi, OS: 20" x 22 1/2", SS: 11" x 30". Original price $3500.

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • Sadao Watanabe - Japanese Print - The Last Supper
    Aug. 02, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe - Japanese Print - The Last Supper

    Est: $80 - $100

    Artist: Watanabe, Sadao, 1913-1996 Title: The Last Supper Date: 1973

    Floating World Auctions
  • Sadao Watanabe - Japanese Print - St. Peter
    Aug. 02, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe - Japanese Print - St. Peter

    Est: $200 - $300

    Artist: Watanabe, Sadao, 1913-1996 Title: St. Peter Edition: 38/70 Date: 1970

    Floating World Auctions
  • Sadao Watanabe - Japanese Print - Three Fisherman
    Aug. 02, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe - Japanese Print - Three Fisherman

    Est: $200 - $300

    Artist: Watanabe, Sadao, 1913-1996 Title: Three Fisherman Edition: 123/200 Date: 1963

    Floating World Auctions
  • Sadao WATANABE (1913-1996), katazome method/stencil on Japanese momigami paper Untitled, numbered 12/50, signed and dated 1966
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Sadao WATANABE (1913-1996), katazome method/stencil on Japanese momigami paper Untitled, numbered 12/50, signed and dated 1966

    Est: €120 - €180

    Sadao WATANABE (1913-1996), katazome method/stencil on Japanese momigami paper Untitled, numbered 12/50, signed and dated 1966 Sadao WATANABE (1913-1996), katazome methode/stencil op Japans momigami papier Zonder titel, genummerd 12/50, getekend en gedateerd 1966

    Maison Jules Veilinghuis
  • Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996), 'Doubting Thomas' edition 31/70, 1971
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996), 'Doubting Thomas' edition 31/70, 1971

    Est: $200 - $400

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996) 'Doubting Thomas' edition 31/70, 1971 With date, edition number, and signature to lower edge; framed. H: 26, W: 22 in. (H: 66.04, W: 55.88 cm. (sight)) Overall dimensions: H: 32 1/4, W: 28 in. (H: 81.91, W: 71.12 cm.) Please contact the Cataloging Department for additional natural light photographs of this lot: Sylvia Li (English, Mandarin): sylvia@oakridgeauctiongallery.com Savhanna Long (English): savhanna@oakridgeauctiongallery.com Barbara Song (English, Mandarin): barbara@oakridgeauctiongallery.com

    Oakridge Auction Gallery
  • Sadao Watanabe 1972 stencil print The Last Supper
    Jun. 08, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe 1972 stencil print The Last Supper

    Est: $400 - $800

    Watanabe, Sadao (Japanese, 1913-1996), The Last Supper, 1972/1975, Kappazuri (produced entirely by stenciling, without woodblocks, are also called kappazuri. Kappazuri may be identified by the presence of visible brushstrokes), 33.5 x 24.25 inches, signed, dated and numbered 55/79 with white brush, framed in a partially gilded wood frame with archival glass measuring 37 x 27.75 inches.

    Concept Art Gallery
  • Sadao Watanabe 1972 stencil print Christ with Cross
    Jun. 08, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe 1972 stencil print Christ with Cross

    Est: $300 - $600

    Watanabe, Sadao (Japanese, 1913-1996), Christ with Cross, 1975, Kappazuri (produced entirely by stenciling, without woodblocks, are also called kappazuri. Kappazuri may be identified by the presence of visible brushstrokes), 22 x 18 inches, signed, dated, and numbered 39/70 in white ink, framed measuring 30 x 26.5 inches.

    Concept Art Gallery
  • Sadao Watanabe, Original Woodcut on Momigami Paper, Signed
    May. 30, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe, Original Woodcut on Momigami Paper, Signed

    Est: $200 - $800

    Large original color woodcut on handmade and crumpled Momigami paper by Japanese Master printmaker Sadao Watanabe who followed the Mingei (folk art) movement. Entitled Beggar and Saints, Watanabe's composition features a biblical subject placed in a Japanese context with sushi rolls set in a vertical row behind the beggar. Signature and date on lower right: Sadao Watanabe 1965. Title on lower center: Beggar and Saints. Edition number on lower left: 125/210. Housed in a black frame with a black color background. Sight size: 23"L x 25.50"H. Frame size: 30"L x 32"H x 1"W. Artist: Sadao Watanabe (Japanese 1913-1996) Issued: 1965 Edition Number: 125 of 210 Country of Origin: Japan

    Lion and Unicorn
  • SADAO WATANABE (1913 – 1996) Look at the Birds of the Air
    May. 17, 2024

    SADAO WATANABE (1913 – 1996) Look at the Birds of the Air

    Est: £200 - £300

    SADAO WATANABE (1913 – 1996) Look at the Birds of the Air Dated 1968 A Japanese stencil print on momi-gami paper, numbered, signed and dated by the artist, illustrating a scene from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:26) on a yellow ground paper, titled to the reverse in pencil and unmounted, 69cm high, 59cm long - PROVENANCE: English Private Collection.

    Chiswick Auctions
  • SADAO WATANABE (1913 – 1996) Three Wise Men
    May. 17, 2024

    SADAO WATANABE (1913 – 1996) Three Wise Men

    Est: £200 - £300

    SADAO WATANABE (1913 – 1996) Three Wise Men Dated 1969 A Japanese stencil print on momi-gami paper, numbered, signed and dated by the artist, depicting the three Magi on a white ground, titled to the reverse in pencil and unmounted, 69cm high, 59cm long - PROVENANCE: English Private Collection.

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996) Peter's Denial, Stencil Print
    May. 12, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996) Peter's Denial, Stencil Print

    Est: $100 - $200

    Description: A biblical scene stencil print on paper depicting a biblical scene featuring Saint Peter and a rooster. Type: Stencil print Materials: Laid paper Markings & Inscriptions: Signed, dated, and numbered 6/50 bottom right Date: 1967 Maker: Sadao Watanabe (Japanes, 1913-1996) Dimensions: 26" x 23" sheet, 29.25" x 26.5" framed. Provenance: From an Elkins Park, Pennsylvania collection.

    Hoch LTD.
  • SADAO WATANABE TWO STENCILS ON PAPER
    May. 07, 2024

    SADAO WATANABE TWO STENCILS ON PAPER

    Est: $200 - $300

    SADAO WATANABE (Japan, 1913-1996) two stencils on paper: "Arrival of the Three Kings" and "Good Samaritan." Both pencil signed lower right, 10.5" x 12.5" (images), 19.75" x 21" (frames).

    O'Gallerie
  • SADAO WATANABE BIBLICAL PRINTS
    May. 05, 2024

    SADAO WATANABE BIBLICAL PRINTS

    Est: $200 - $300

    Biblical Prints by Sadao Watanabe. Published by Shinkyo Shuppansha (Protestant Publishing Co.) in collaboration with the Endowment For Biblical Research, Boston in 1986. Yellow cloth housed in a folding slip cover and an additional illustrated cardboard slipcase. Book edge slightly foxed, else a very fine copy. The cardboard slipcase also foxed. An artist book featuring reproductions of stencil prints by the Japanese Christian printmaker, with biographical text by theologist Masao Takenaka. Text in both English and Japanese.

    Sydney Rare Book Auctions
  • SADAO WATANABE, JAPANESE 1913-1996, JOSEPH, 1979, Color woodblock
    Apr. 30, 2024

    SADAO WATANABE, JAPANESE 1913-1996, JOSEPH, 1979, Color woodblock

    Est: $250 - $500

    SADAO WATANABE JAPANESE, 1913-1996 JOSEPH, 1979 Color woodblock Lower left dated: 1979; lower right signed and sealed: SADAO WATANABE

    Potomack Company
  • Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), Two works: "Mary and Christ Child" and "Mary, Joseph, and Baby"
    Apr. 16, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), Two works: "Mary and Christ Child" and "Mary, Joseph, and Baby"

    Est: $300 - $500

    Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) Two Works: "Mary and Christ Child" Woodcut in colors on handmade paper Edition: 88/200 Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Sadao Watanabe; with the artist's red seal ink stamp lower margin, at right "Mary, Joseph, and Baby" Woodcut in colors on handmade paper Edition: Artist's Proof Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Sadao Watanabe; with the artist's red seal ink stamp lower margin, at right

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Sadao Watanabe Woodblock [Animals, Arc]
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe Woodblock [Animals, Arc]

    Est: $200 - $300

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996) woodblock print pencil signed lower right and dated 1976 lower left. Image size 6.25 in. x 6 in., sheet size 13 in. x 8.875 in. and is attached at upper edge with glue to a 17 in. x 13 in. mat board. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • Japanese Stencil Print by Watanabe Sadao (Japanese, 1913–1996)
    Mar. 27, 2024

    Japanese Stencil Print by Watanabe Sadao (Japanese, 1913–1996)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Look at the Birds of the Air! Large Stencil Printing on Paper Watanabe Sadao (Japanese, 1913–1996) 26.5 x 23 inches (paper) Unframed Overall good condition.

    Lewis & Grant Auctions
  • Sadao Watanabe - Mid Century Screen Print - Christ Carrying Cross
    Feb. 18, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe - Mid Century Screen Print - Christ Carrying Cross

    Est: -

    Sadao Watanabe - Mid Century Screen Print - Christ Carrying Cross. Sadao Watanabe (1933-). Print is 9" x 12 5/8". Pickup is Monday, February 19th from 12pm to 6pm and Tuesday, February 20th from 10am to 3pm in Gahanna, Ohio 43230. (THIS IS THE ONLY PICKUP WINDOW) or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $3 delivery fee to take this lot to our warehouse for processing. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected for all bidders paying with a card. We will not charge sales tax if you come to pay cash in person (you are welcomed to do this!) If tax exempt, make sure your certificate is submitted with Invaluable.

    Burns Auction & Appraisal, LLC.
  • Sadao Watanabe - Mid Century Screen Print - Bible Story
    Feb. 18, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe - Mid Century Screen Print - Bible Story

    Est: -

    Sadao Watanabe - Mid Century Screen Print - Bible Story. Sadao Watanabe (1933-). Print is 9" x 12 7/8". Pickup is Monday, February 19th from 12pm to 6pm and Tuesday, February 20th from 10am to 3pm in Gahanna, Ohio 43230. (THIS IS THE ONLY PICKUP WINDOW) or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $3 delivery fee to take this lot to our warehouse for processing. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected for all bidders paying with a card. We will not charge sales tax if you come to pay cash in person (you are welcomed to do this!) If tax exempt, make sure your certificate is submitted with Invaluable.

    Burns Auction & Appraisal, LLC.
  • NOAH'S ARK PRINT BY SADAO WATANABE (1913-1996).
    Jan. 27, 2024

    NOAH'S ARK PRINT BY SADAO WATANABE (1913-1996).

    Est: $100 - $150

    NOAH'S ARK PRINT BY SADAO WATANABE (1913-1996). Japanese, late 20th Century (dated 1997). Off set lithograph, signed, numbered 35/80. Red ground. Framed, 16.75"h. 14.5"w.

    Amelia Jeffers
  • Sadao Watanabe (Japanese 1913-1996), Five Apostles, Woodblock Print on Handmade Paper, Signed l.r., Unframed Sheet Size: 22 x 41 in. (55.9 x 104.1 cm.)
    Jan. 16, 2024

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese 1913-1996), Five Apostles, Woodblock Print on Handmade Paper, Signed l.r., Unframed Sheet Size: 22 x 41 in. (55.9 x 104.1 cm.)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese 1913-1996), Five Apostles, Woodblock Print on Handmade Paper, Signed l.r.,

    Weschler's
  • Sadao Watanabe woodblocks
    Dec. 02, 2023

    Sadao Watanabe woodblocks

    Est: $300 - $600

    Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) Untitled woodblock in colors, 1965, signed, dated and numbered 31/50 in white.   22 1/4 x 25 3/4"

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • SADAO WATANABE (Japan, 1913-1996), Set of seven views of the Nativity, Woodblock prints on handmade paper, 11.5" x 8.25". Unframed.
    Nov. 29, 2023

    SADAO WATANABE (Japan, 1913-1996), Set of seven views of the Nativity, Woodblock prints on handmade paper, 11.5" x 8.25". Unframed.

    Est: $250 - $350

    SADAO WATANABE Japan, 1913-1996 Set of seven views of the Nativity, showing Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the Three Wise Men in a manger. Each signed and dated 1963 lower right.

    Eldred's
  • Print, Sadao Watanabe
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Print, Sadao Watanabe

    Est: $600 - $900

    Sadao Watanabe (Japanese, 1913-1996), "Calling of Jesus," 1983, woodcut, pencil signed and dated lower right, image: 24"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 33"h x 29.75"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996)
    Nov. 02, 2023

    Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996)

    Est: $80 - $120

    Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) Scenes from the Bible: The Flight into Egypt, At A Well, The Three Shepherds, Three original color stencil prints, Not signed. Published by Marson Ltd. Largest dimensions: H: 4 3/4 x W: 6 1/8 in. From the collection of Marlene Mancini Frost.

    Gray's Auctioneers
  • SADAO WANTANABE (JAPANESE, 1913-1996) "TOWER OF BABEL" PRINT
    Oct. 21, 2023

    SADAO WANTANABE (JAPANESE, 1913-1996) "TOWER OF BABEL" PRINT

    Est: $100 - $200

    SADAO WANTANABE (JAPANESE, 1913-1996) "TOWER OF BABEL" PRINT, woodblock print, ink and color on textured paper, signed "SADAO WATANABE 1965" lower right. Unframed. 1965. 34" x 23". Shipping Note: IN-HOUSE SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS LOT. Please contact our local UPS store store6595@theupsstore.com for information on shipping or see our website for a list of third-party shippers https://www.jeffreysevans.com/buying/shipping-and-pick-up/

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • Sadao Watanabe, 1913-1996, Pochoir (stencil print)
    Oct. 21, 2023

    Sadao Watanabe, 1913-1996, Pochoir (stencil print)

    Est: €180 - €250

    Sadao Watanabe, 1913-1996, Pochoir (stencil print), Adoration of the Three Kings, 1995, artist's print, signed and dated, framed underPP and glass, 60x70 cm . German Description: Sadao Watanabe, 1913-1996, Pochoir (Schablonendruck), Anbetung der Hl. drei Könige, 1995, Künstlerabzug, signiert und datiert, unter PP und Glas gerahmt, 60x70 cm

    Henry's Auktionshaus
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