Private Ukiyo-e & Japanese Art Collection

Private Ukiyo-e & Japanese Art Collection The collection we are presenting will be offered in three different auctions and is the result of over 35 years of passion for Japanese art. This passion dates back to the collector's studies in Paris that eventually brought him to Japan where he lived for over 20 years. An enthusiast of history as well as the arts, it was during this time that he had the opportunity to travel the country and delve into Japan's intricate and rich history. Particularly fascinated by the influence of Japan's aesthetics on Western art, he began collecting ukiyoe woodblock prints and eventually accrued a large collection that was displayed in numerous private exhibitions in Japan as well as abroad. The highlights include fine prints, paintings and ceramics dating from the 18th to the 20th century. These auctions are a great opportunity for enthusiasts and serious collectors of Japanese art. Make sure not to miss it!

Private Ukiyo-e & Japanese Art Collection The collection we are presenting will be offered in three different auctions and is the result of over 35 years of passion for Japanese art. This passion dates back to the collector's studies in Paris that eventually brought him to Japan where he lived for over 20 years. An enthusiast of history as well as the arts, it was during this time that he had the opportunity to travel the country and delve into Japan's intricate and rich history. Particularly fascinated by the influence of Japan's aesthetics on Western art, he began collecting ukiyoe woodblock prints and eventually accrued a large collection that was displayed in numerous private exhibitions in Japan as well as abroad. The highlights include fine prints, paintings and ceramics dating from the 18th to the 20th century. These auctions are a great opportunity for enthusiasts and serious collectors of Japanese art. Make sure not to miss it!

Curated by Giovanni
Bottero

Expert in Asian Art
47 objects
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Original sumizuri-e print by Torii Kiyonobu II (Active 1725-1760) - 'The Rider Taira no Atsumori holding a bow' - Japan - circa 1750

Original print by Utagawa Hiroshige I (1797-1858) - 'Parade of the Sannō festival in Kōjimachi itchōme,' no. 51 from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" - Japan - 1856

Original print by Kitagawa Utamaro II (1753?-1831?) - 'Shizuka of the Tama-ya House near Oji' from the series "Courtesans writing in a book" - Japan - circa 1807

Original print by Utagawa Hiroshige I (1797-1858) - Opening act from the series Chushingura (historical account of the 47 ronin) - Japan - ca. 1843-1847

Surimono print by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) (reprint) - 'Tachibana armor and Sutra scroll' from the series Four Types of Existence' - Japan - circa 1880

Original woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) – 'Usugesho' ('Light makeup') from the "Tosei" series ('Current', 'modern') - Japan - ca. 1820s

Two original prints by Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869) - 'The Shiba Shinmei sanctuary' (no 32) and 'The Kameido sanctuary' (no 25) from the series 'The 48 famous views of Edo' - Japan - 1861

Imari plate - Iroe Nabeshima - 'Fuku' mark - Japan - Early 20th century

Original woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869) and Utagawa Kunisada I (1786-1865) - 'Pilgrimage from the West, Kachio-dera', # 23 from the series "Miracles of Kannon" - Japan - 1859

Print by Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800) (reprint) - Budgerigar on a branch - Japan - ca. 1905

Painting on scroll mounted silk in the style of Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) - Bijin on the banks of the Sumida river, Mt Fuji in background - Japan - Showa period (1926-1989)

Kutani covered pot with auspicious patterning, Happiness and Longevity - Japan - ca. 1920-30

Post cards and sleeve by artist Wada Sanzō 和田 三造 (1883-1967) - Japan - ca. 1945 - 50

Print by Toshusai Sharaku (1794-95) (Reprint Takamizawa, red seal on the back) - "The actor Otani Tokuji in the role of Sodesuke" - Japon - 1900

Estampe originale de Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) - 'Sixième acte: Prostitution' de la série "Chushingura" (Récit des loyaux guerriers) - Japon - 1835

Original Ehon (illustrated book) - 9 + 1 colour engravings - 'Ehon Tokiwa Yama' (The battle of Gikeiki) - Japan - circa 1780-1800 (Edo Period)

Original triptych by Inoue Yasuji (1864-89) - 'Imperial Parade at Aoyama' - Japan - 1894

Original print by Kitagawa Shikimaro (Active 1804-1820) – 'Kaoru of the house Sugata-Ebi(ya), kamuro Nioi and Tomeki' from the series "Immortal Female Poets, up to date" - Japan - 1813

Original print by Utagawa Toyohiro (1753-1828) - 'Two horses in contrast' - Japan - circa 1800

Original triptych by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) - Famous Saya-ate scene between Fuwa Banzaemon and Nagoya Sanza - Japan - 1833

Two original prints by Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869) - 'Big fireworks at Ryogoku' (no. 22) and 'The river forming the Oji waterfall' (no. 14) in the series '48 Famous Views of Edo' - Japon - 1861

Original print by Utagawa Ochiai Yoshiiku (1833-1904) - 'The evening bell at the Kaiko temple' from the series 'Eight views from the Ryogoku district' - Japan - 1869

Set of four pages of an illustrated book (ehon) - attributed to Kitao Masayoshi (1764-1824) - 'The Battle of Ichi no Tani' - Japan - approx. 1800-20

Surimono print by Utagawa Kuninao (1795-1854) (reprint) - 'No Theatre Mask' - Japan - 1891

Original print by Kitagawa Shikimaro (Act. 1804-1820) – 'Nishikio of the house Chôjiya, kamuro Hanano and Tokiwa' from the series "Immortal Lady Poets, up to date" – Japan – 1813

Kutani bowl - Japan - Late 19th century (Edo Period)

Print by Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792) (reprint) - The actors Nakamura Noshio I and Nakamura Nakazô I - Japan - Late Edo/Early Meiji Period

Estampe originale par Utagawa Kuninao (1793-1854) - 'Fuyu' ('L'Hiver') d'une serie sans titre, des 4 saisons - Japon - 1824

Woodblock by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) (Takamizawa Reprint) - "Yoshina Waterfall" from series "A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces" - Japan - Meiji era (1868-1912)

Original print by Ochiai Yoshiiku 落合芳幾 (1833-1904) – 'Rainy Night in Hirokoji' from the series "The Eight Views of the Ryogoku Neighbourhood" – Japan – 1869

Original diptych by Katsukawa Shuntei (1770–1824) – 'Sabre combat of two sisters against a man to mete out justice' – Japan – ca. 1810

Original print by Utagawa Hiroshige I (1797-1858) - Benkei Moat outside Sakurada from the series Famous Places in Edo - Japan - circa 1843-47

Original print by Toyohara Kunichika 豊原国周 (1835-1900) – The actor Nakamura Shikan as Kaminara Shokuro – Japan – 1863

Original print by Utagawa Toyohiro (1753-1828) - "Boats returning to the port of Takanawa" from the series "Eight views from Edo" - Japan - circa 1800

Original shunga stamp by Isoda Koryusai (1735-1790) - Series "Furyu iro sanpo" - Japan - ca. 1774

Original print by Utagawa Hiroshige I (1797-1858) - 'Asukayama', no. 8 of the series 'The 36 Views of Mount Fuji' - Japan - 1858

Three original double pages from a book illustrated by Nishikawa Sukenobu (1671-1750) – "Ehon tsuta katsura" – Japan – 1736

Original ukiyo-e painting on paper - Katsukawa school - 'Young woman dancing, holding a small fan' - Japan - approx. 1790-1810

Original print by Torii Kiyonobu II (act. 1725-1760) - The actors Ichikawa Ebizo and Sawamura Chojuro - Japan - circa 1750

Original diptych print by Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769-1825) - The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Goro Tokimune and Ichikawa Omezo as Ebina - Japan - circa 1810-11

Original print by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) – 'The month of June' from the series "Comparison with twelve months" – Japan – ca. 1830

Original print by Eishosai Choki (or Shiko) 栄松斎長喜 (子興) (act. 1780-1810) - 'Quartet of women playing Gagaku under blossoming cherry trees' - Japan - 1789-1803

Original print by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) - 'Evening breeze in Ryogoku' from the series 'Famous Places in the Eastern Capital' - Japan - 1835

Original print by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) - 'View of the Shibaura Coast,' no. 108 from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo", - Japan - 1856

Original Buddhist painting on paper - 'Fugen Bosatsu sitting on traditional white elephant' - signed 'Yoshishige' - Japan - 1744

Original print by Utagawa Hiroshige I (1797-1858) - 'Noto, Takinoura', no. 33 from the series "Famous views of the sixty-odd provinces" - Japan - 1853

Original print by Kitagawa Utamaro I 喜多川歌麿 (1753-1806) - Two young ladies in moonlight in summer - Japan - ca. 1800-1804

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