Japanese framed woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) of an Oban Tate-E size and format (common sizing / vertically printed), from the series Gujusan Tsugi Meisho Zue. Signature and seal in bottom left with calligraphy seals. Bright coloration in blue tones.

Size: (entire frame) 16.75" L x 20.75" H (artwork only) 9.5" L x 15" H

Japanese framed woodblock print by artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), from the Sailing Boats series, titled Sailing Boats - Night, signed and dated, with publisher's marking in left margin, red artist's chop.

Size: (entire frame) 19.5" L x 25.5" H (print only) 15.5" L x 21" H

Antique Japanese framed woodblock print by Kiyoshi Ikezumi (born 1913), with bright, bold pigment and geometric stylization of a bustling Tokyo scene. Signed and numbered 24/200 in pencil, with red chop. Circa 1920s.

Size: (entire frame) 21.25" L x 25.25" H (print only) 13" L x 16.5" H

Japanese framed woodblock print by Kihei Sasajima (1906-1993), signed, titled, and numbered 54/100 in pencil, with red chop. Image of a samurai running with sword over his shoulder in black with deep blue pigments.

Size: (entire frame) 21" L x 17" H (print only) 14" L x 10.5" H

An Unusual framed Five Plate series of woodblock prints creating a large image (called a pentaptych). Original piece by one of the most famous Ukiyo-e woodblock artists, Utagawa Kunisada / Toyokuni III (1786-1865), with depiction of a large scene of men paddling boats with geishas and courtesans across a wide body of water to a far-off island. Calligraphy seals and signatures appear consistently throughout the image. Mounted in a large glass frame.

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Japanese framed woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) of a bridge and a quiet lake in the evening. Lanterns illuminate cherry blossom trees among the darker color palette. Print is laid down and framed. Artist's chop and signature with title in right margin.

Size: (entire frame) 15.75" L x 21" H (print only) 10.75" L x 16" H

Japanese framed woodblock print by artist Hasui Kawase (1883-1957), depicting a lake with boats and rainfall. In the foreground is a romantic scene in which a man sits with his face in his hands, a red bouquet of flowers beside him, watching a woman holding a blue parasol who stands gazing back. Markings include Hasui's red chop and signature, publisher seals in left margin, titled in right margin.

Size: (entire frame) 16" W x 21" H (print only) 11.5" L x 16.25" H

Japanese framed woodblock print by artist Hasui Kawase (1883-1957), depicting a man walking down a cobblestone path to the beach. Markings include Hasui's red chop and signature, publisher seals in left margin, red chop in bottom left corner.

Size: (entire frame) 16" W x 21" H (print only) 10 1/2" L x 15" H

Japanese framed woodblock print by artist Hasui Kawase (1883-1957), titled "Rain at Shinagawa", from the series "Selection of Views of the Tokaido", depicting several persons under umbrellas as they travel through town during a rainy afternoon. Markings include Hasui's red chop and signature, Watanabe publisher seal in left margin (dated 1931-1941), titled in right margin.

Size: (entire frame) 16" W x 21" H (print only) 11.5" L x 16.5" H

Japanese woodblock print by artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), from the series The Kansai District, titled Sarusawa Pond, dated with signature, red artist's chop, publisher's markings in left margin.

Size: 10.5" W x 16" H