Japanese Prints and Rare Books from a Distinguished Private Collection; and other Works of Art
A group of 18th and 19th century Japanese prints and rare books from a distinguished private collection are the focus of the exhibition at Anastasia von Seibold Japanese art this autumn. Coinciding with Asian Art in London, the group features works by masters including Chobunsai Eishi (1756-1829), Katsukawa Shuntei (1770-1824), Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), and others. Some of the books were previously owned by important collectors including Louis Gonse (1846-1921), Siegfried Bing (1838-1905) and Charles Haviland (1839-1921). A highlight is a book by Kitao Masanobu (1761-1816), 'Newly Selected Fifty Poets of the Tenmei Era, One Poem Each' ([Tenmei shinsen gojunin isshu] azumaburi kyoka bunko), woodblock-printed book, published by Tsutaya Juzaburo, 1786 and previously owned by Louis Gonse.
Accompanying the collection will be fine works of lacquer, folding screens and further prints.
View online catalogue:
The exhibition will be on view at 4 Cromwell Place, London during Asian Art Week:
26th October - 6th November 2022
Exhibition Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: By appointment only
Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Address:
Cromwell Place
4 Cromwell Place
London, SW7 2JE
Events during the exhibition (at Cromwell Place):
Exhibition Private View (coinciding with Asian Art in London Launch Evening)
Thurs 27th October: 5pm - 8pm
Cromwell Place VIP Evening
Fri 4th November: 6pm - 9pm
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Kitao Masanobu (Santo Kyoden) (1761-1816)Anthology of 'Crazy Verses' (kyoka) by Fifty Poets of the Tenmei Era ([Tenmei shinsen gojunin isshu] azumaburi kyoka bunko), 1786Woodblock-printed illustrated book
One volume, complete
Dated: 1786 (Tenmei 6)
Publisher: Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo)
Editor: Ishikawa Masamochi
Block carver: Seki Jiemon
Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), orange covers, brocade-covered outer covers added by the collector E. Gillet27.5 x 18.3 cm.Sold
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Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)Moths and Butterflies, from the series An Illustrated Collection of Butterflies for the Kasumi Group (Kasumi-ren guncho gafu), circa 1804-18Woodblock print, surimono, embellished with embossing and metallic pigments
Signed: Sho Shunman sei
Privately issuedShikishiban:Sold
19.3 x 17.1 cm. (7 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.) -
Kubo Shunman (1757-1820)Moths and Butterflies, from the series An Illustrated Collection of Butterflies for the Kasumi Group (Kasumi-ren guncho gafu), circa 1804-18Woodblock print, surimono, embellished with embossing and metallic pigments
Signed Sho Shunman sei
Privately issuedShikishiban:Sold
18.9 x 16.7 cm. (7 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.) -
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Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)Bartail Flatheads and Miniature Aubergines (Kochi, Nasu), from the untitled series of Large Fish, circa 1832-33Woodblock print
Signed: Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga
No publisher's seal on this impression, first edition with judge's namesHorizontal oban:Sold
25.6 x 36.9 cm. (10 1/8 x 14 1/2 in.) -
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Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)Horse Mackerel, Freshwater Prawns, and Seaweed, from the untitled series of Large Fish, circa 1832–33Woodblock print
Signed: Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga
Publisher: Eijudo (no publisher's seal on this impression), mica on the fish and prawnsHorizontal oban:Sold
24.3 x 36.2 cm. (9 5/8 x 14 1/4 in.) -
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Fukuchi Hakuei (active circa 1799-1828)Album of Rapid Drawings, Second Volume (Soseki gafu nihen), 1852Woodblock-printed illustrated book
Volume two of two volumes, 2nd edition
Preface dated: 1852 (Kaei 5)
Publisher: Buneido
Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), blue covers with pattern, later brocade outer cover17.5 x 11.5 cm.Sold
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Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)Mitsumata Wakarenofuchi, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei), 1857, 2nd monthWoodblock print
Signed: Hiroshige ga
Publisher: Uoya Eikichi
Sealed: aratame (certified), date seal Snake 2 (1857, 2nd month)Vertical oban:Sold
36.5 x 24.6 cm.
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A Somada Lacquer Tiered Incense Box (Jukogo), Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)The cover of the box depicts the hermit Lin Pu and a crane beside a blossoming plum tree, bamboo and rocks. The sides and edges with finely inlaid geometric patterns.6.3 x 6.3 x 5.1 cm.Sold
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![Kitao Masanobu (Santo Kyoden) (1761-1816) Anthology of 'Crazy Verses' (kyoka) by Fifty Poets of the Tenmei Era ([Tenmei shinsen gojunin isshu] azumaburi kyoka bunko), 1786 Woodblock-printed illustrated book One volume, complete Dated: 1786 (Tenmei 6) Publisher: Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo) Editor: Ishikawa Masamochi Block carver: Seki Jiemon Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), orange covers, brocade-covered outer covers added by the collector E. Gillet 27.5 x 18.3 cm. 10 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.](https://artlogic-res.cloudinary.com/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/artlogicstorage/avsjapaneseart/images/view/6ec3d7d5538df415b2ce2508c380a999j/anastasiavonseiboldjapaneseart-kitao-masanobu-santo-kyoden-1761-1816-anthology-of-crazy-verses-kyoka-by-fifty-poets-of-the-tenmei-era-tenmei-shinsen-gojunin-isshu-azumaburi-kyok.jpg)
![Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) Picture Album Transmitting the Spirit: The Hokusai Drawing Style ([Denshin Kaishu] Hokusai gashiki), 1818 Woodblock-printed illustrated book One volume, complete, 1st edition Preface dated: 1818 (Bunsei 1) Preface signed: Keizan Shoshi Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), brown covers 26.7 x 18.1 cm. (10 ½ x 7 ⅛ in.)](https://artlogic-res.cloudinary.com/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/artlogicstorage/avsjapaneseart/images/view/f5b64cc8b9a7ba0c666772a7c979e1adj/anastasiavonseiboldjapaneseart-katsushika-hokusai-1760-1849-picture-album-transmitting-the-spirit-the-hokusai-drawing-style-denshin-kaishu-hokusai-gashiki-1818.jpg)
![Kawamura Bumpo (1779-1821) Album of Drawings by Bumpo, Third Series (Bumpo gafu [sampan]), 1813 Woodblock-printed illustrated book One volume, complete Signed: Bumpo Dated: 1813 (Bunka 10) Publishers: Kawachiya Kihei and Yoshidaya Shimbei Engraver: Inouye Jihei Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), dark green covers, title slip lacking 26 x 18 cm. (10 ¼ x 7 ⅛ in.)](https://artlogic-res.cloudinary.com/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/artlogicstorage/avsjapaneseart/images/view/cb5b935f60cb736f7df80170f73c6faaj/anastasiavonseiboldjapaneseart-kawamura-bumpo-1779-1821-album-of-drawings-by-bumpo-third-series-bumpo-gafu-sampan-1813.jpg)
