Lot 158: Japanese Prints

Estimate: $200 – $400

#1) Hokusai reprint of “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa”, crisp impression and color, published by Takemura Hideo 1930-40. 10 7/8″ H x 14 5/8″ W (face), margins trimmed.

#2) Early 20th c. by Nisaburo Ito (1910-88), well known Kyoto artist for his modern day Shin Hanga style and promoting the art. Here a temple and pagoda on a rainy day. Publisher seal lower left margin unread, not trimmed, good condition. Framed under glass 22 1/2″ H x 18″ W, face is 15 3/4″ H x 10 1/2″ W.

#3) Print by Kawase Hasui. Prolific and talented Shin Hanga artist of the early 20th c., this work “Moon at Ninomiya Beach” published by Doi Teiichi (Doi Hangaten), Series: Hotei. Carver Endoh, printer Matsushita Tamotsu, active 1932-35. Not examined out of frame, good color and impression, may be first edition, slight toning to margin area. 14 1/4″ H x 9 3/8″ W face. Frame, 21 3/4″ H x 16 3/4″ W.