Awabe Divers; Utamaro Japanese Woodblock Print (07/30/2007)

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Awabe Divers; Utamaro Japanese Woodblock Print

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Sold Date: 07/30/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

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Utamaro (1750 - 1806) Japanese Woodblock reprint
Awabe Divers
Rare reprint from the studio of Hashiguchi Goyo
1930's from Robert O. Muller collection

The Robert O. Muller collection for Japanese art enthusiasts- At Fuji Arts we're excited to offer pieces from a terrific acquisition; a wide ranging group of old ukiyo-e reprints from the Robert O. Muller collection (more details below). These prints are a great opportunity to collect some of the most famous images in Japanese art, in fine old editions, from a noted collection, at a tiny fraction of the cost of an original.
A Rare Opportunity- Check out these offerings. This unique combination of high quality, old reprints and fantastic provenance will not be repeated. Collect old prints with the Muller provenance and delve into the exotic world of old Japan.
How were these prints done? These beautiful woodblock reprints were done exactly as the originals. An artist carved a wood block, one for each color, and hand printed each print one color at a time. These old reprints are sought after for their meticulous attention to detail and color, rivaling the originals. Unlike the brighter, souvenir prints seen on the market these fine reprints show the attention to detail and careful color choices intended to exactly replicate the old originals.
Detail of this Print

Awabe Divers
Rare reprint from the studio of Hashiguchi Goyo

Hashiguchi Goyo Reprints- Goyo is the undisputed master of the 20th century shin-hanga movement. A secondary part of his career was reprinting beautiful old ukiyo-e prints from the golden age of the print period. In 1920, much of Goyo's artistic work was devoted to creating these incredible woodblock reprints from the golden age of ukiyo-e. Each print was painstakingly copied from an original and stamped with the Goyo rectangular seal (see example below). Line by line, color by color, the prints were recreated in Goyo's studio to perfectly emulate these masterworks of ukiyo-e. Goyo took pride in this work and the release of his reprints was met with great acclaim. Original Goyo reprints are highly sought after by collectors and extremely rare to find.

This fantastic group of triptychs offered for sale this evening is an especially rare group of woodblock prints. These subjects are just not found often on the market. Browse this lovely selection and choose something special for yourself!

Comments- A beautiful old wood block print of Utamaro's famous Awabe Divers subject. This fantastic triptych design is most definitely one of the great masterworks of ukiyo-e and one of the finest Japanese art designs of all time. Five beautiful women on a rocky embankment at the water diving for clams in search of pearls. In the center panel, a young beauty combing her hair, a tie-dyed kimono over her shoulders. Falling away from her breasts, a little boy suckling at her breast. Utamaro's design is classic in his rendition of women. He captures the exotic beauty, playful nature and lovely usefulness of the five women in this stunning work.

Artist & Signature- Utamaro (1750 - 1806)
Size- 21" x 10 3/4" + margins...