Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title Actor
Media colour wood block on paper
Size 13.5 x 8.75 in. / 34.3 x 22.2 cm.

Notes
various inscriptions in Asian characters in block; framed

Reference
image used on card for Clarendon Foundation Fine Art Auction, Toronto, 1995; invitation attached verso

Provenance
from the Warren Schmitke estate with proceeds to the Glenbow Museum Acquisition Fund
Estimate CAD$200-$250

Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title Oban Yoko from Meisho
Media colour wood block on paper
Size 7.5 x 11.5 in. / 19 x 29.2 cm.

Notes
inscribed with Japanese characters in block upper right; bears artist's name and title on backing; framed with archival mat

Provenance
private collection, British Columbia
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title Legendary Tale
Media colour wood block on paper
Dated ca.  1840
Size 14.25 x 9.5 x 1 in. / 36.2 x 24.1 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
various Japanese inscriptions throughout; artist's name, title and date on gallery label verso; framed

Provenance
Constance Martin Consulting, Calgary, label verso; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$300-$400

Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title Actor - Onoe Kikugoro as Sukura-maru '91-04
Media colour wood block on paper
Size 13.25 x 9.25 x 1 in. / 33.7 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
various inscriptions along top and bottom; some repairs noted; some handling marks

Reference
according to Don Clark of Joyce Williams Antique Prints and Maps, Vancouver, the publisher, 'Kawacho', seal is from the 1830-40 time period

Provenance
purchased from Honjo Gallery, Tokyo; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$200-$300

Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title Judge
Media colour wood block on paper
Size 13.75 x 8.25 x 1 in. / 34.9 x 21 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
various inscriptions along top and bottom; paper relined; some handling marks

Reference
according to Don Clark of Joyce Williams Antique Prints and Maps, Vancouver, the publisher, 'Shoeido', seal is from the 1830-40 time period

Provenance
purchased from Honjo Gallery, Tokyo; private collection, Calgary
Estimate CAD$200-$300