Rosanjin Kitaoji Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Rosanjin Kitaoji Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 06, 2025
Kofuki Kumidashi
Est: ¥200,000 - ¥300,000
a set of six wide-mouthed tea-bowls (stoneware clay), each marked underneath, contained in the artist's certificate wooden case with signature, seal and title, sold with a certificate by Toobi Certificaion for Fine Arts
Mallet Auction
Mar. 04, 2025
Japanese Oribe Minoyaki Ceramic Tebachi Tea Ceremony Basket
Est: $50 - $500
In the style of Rosanjin (Kitaoji Fusajiro, 1883-1959). Antique or vintage Japanese mino ware tebachi tea ceremony basket with oribe glaze. Uniquely formed from a single piece of clay and imitating a gourd or melon shape. The body wheel thrown into a domed, closed-in top form. Incised signature with script monogram (or "kakihan") along the underside. 6îH x 7.5"D
Loon Estates
Nov. 23, 2024
Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl
Est: $50 - $15,000
Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl in Box. Fusajiro Kitaoji (Rosanjin) is one of the greatest Japanese artistic geniuses of the 20th century, who twice refused his nomination as a living national treasure. In 1919, he opened an art gallery in Tokyo and founded the Gourmet Club on the second floor of the gallery, where he began his tradition of serving food on his ceramic collection. In 1946, Rosanjin opened a restaurant in Tokyo's famous Ginza district. The patronage of the American occupying forces helped establish Rosanjin's international reputation, which led to him having a solo exhibition at the New York City Museum of Modern Art, and later, to exhibitions in Europe, where he even had the opportunity to work with great European artists such as Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall. 5.5 inches diameter x 3.5 H, box measures 5 inches H x 6.5 x 6.5.
Kavanagh Auctions
Oct. 29, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin, Plate
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Kitaoji Rosanjin Plate Japan, 1954 stoneware 2.75 h x 14 dia in (7 x 36 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the object file from Greenwich House Pottery. Provenance: Gift from the artist in 1954 to Greenwich House Pottery, New York This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 29, 2024
A Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japan (1883-1959) Earthenware Oribe Glazed Tea Ceremony Bowl
Est: $150 - $250
A Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japan (1883-1959) Earthenware Oribe Glazed Tea Ceremony Bowl, with bamboo presentation box
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 31, 2024
ORIBE RINKA FLOWER-SHAPED VESSEL
Est: ¥200,000 - ¥300,000
inscribed on the bottom
New Art Est-Ouest Auctions
May. 18, 2024
BRUSH AND BRUSH POT by KITAOJI Rosanjin
Est: ¥200,000 - ¥300,000
ink and color on paper board, some damage appeared, 26.6×23.4 cm
New Art Est-Ouest Auctions
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) An Earthenware Oribe-Style Leaf Dish signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom Length 8 1/4 in. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Square StonewareWith incised design of grasses, covered in a blue-green glaze, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin). Height 2 x width 6 3/4 in., 5.08 x 17.14 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Set of Five Earthenware Circular Oribe-Style Dishes decorated with crabs in iron-oxide, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the underside Approximate diameter of each 6 1/2 in. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) An Earthenware Oribe-Style Jar with fence and grass design, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom Height 7 1/2 in. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) An Iga-Style Stoneware Rectangular Dish 20th Century with comb design on interior, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom, set on two slab feet. Height 2 x width 8 3/4 x depth 4 3/8 in., 5.08 x 22.23 x 11.11 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Square Stoneware with incised net design covered in an Iga or Oribe-style glaze, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin), with wood box. 7 1/2 x 7 1/4 in., 19 x 18.42cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $800 - $1,200
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) An Earthenware Leaf-Shaped Shino-Style Dish signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom. Length 8 1/2 in., 21.59 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Set of Five Shino-Style Stoneware Cylindrical Food Cups 20th century, each signed RO (Rosanjin) on the bottom. Height of each 4 x diameter 3 in., 10.16 x 7.62 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Set of Five Earthenware Circular Shino-Style Dishes signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom Diameter of each 9 in., 22.86 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Small Square Stoneware Dish, 20th Century with Shino-style glaze and grass design, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom with Tomobako. Length 7 x width 7 in. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois Exhibited Kyoto, 1958
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Small Square Stoneware Dish with Shino-style glaze and grass design, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom. 10 3/8 x 10 3/8 in., 26.4 x 26.4 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois Exhibited: Kyoto, 1958.
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Three Earthenware Square Shino-Style Plates each with grass motif, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the underside. Average width 9 in., 22.86 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Pair of Stoneware Circular Dishes with pinched rim and set on a splayed foot with a Shinostyle glaze, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the underside, grass design. Diameter of each 7 in., 17.78 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) An Earthenware Shino-Style Food Dish with grass design, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom Width 7 1/4 x length 7 1/2 in. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Set of Three Rectangular E-Shino-Style Stoneware Dishes with seabirds in flight over fishing nets, signed RO (Rosanjin), box inscribed Rosanjin saku E-shino zara - 5 Mai. Length of each 7 1/4 x width 3 1/2 in., 18.4 x 8.89 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois Provenance: Christie's, April 27, 1994, lot 230 (label)
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Six Stoneware Rectangular Dishes set on three feet, signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom Average length 7 in., 17.78 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 27, 2024
Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $800 - $1,200
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) A Pair of Earthenware Kohiki-Style Sake Cups each signed RO (Kitaoji Rosanjin) on the bottom. Diameter of each 3 1/2 in., 8.89 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Hindman
Feb. 23, 2024
BLUE AND WHITE CUP by KITAOJI Rosanjin
Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000
h4.1×φ4.4 cm
New Art Est-Ouest Auctions
Jun. 15, 2023
KITAOJI ROSANJIN (1883-1959) Monumental VaseFirst Half of 20th Centurytogether with 'tomobako' inscribed and signed by the artist and a letter written by the artist to the owner describing the piece and featuring a sketch of the design, Shigaraki-...
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
KITAOJI ROSANJIN (1883-1959) Monumental Vase First Half of 20th Century together with 'tomobako' inscribed and signed by the artist and a letter written by the artist to the owner describing the piece and featuring a sketch of the design, Shigaraki-style stoneware, decorated with incised comb designs and covered with a natural green ash glaze, incised mark 'Rosanjin' height 18 1/2in (47cm); diameter 16in (41cm)
Bonhams
Dec. 02, 2022
COLLECTION OF TWENTY-SIX BOOKS AND AUCTION CATALOGUES ON ASIAN ART
Est: £60 - £80
COLLECTION OF TWENTY-SIX BOOKS AND AUCTION CATALOGUES ON ASIAN ART. Comprising: Christies - 'An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese and Korean Art', Wednesday 22 April 2015; Sotheby's - 'Fine Chinese Export Porcelain', Tuesday 18th November 1986; Bonhams - 'Fine Japanese Art, including two Japanese masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959)', Thusday 7 November 2013; 'Oriental Art', Autumn 1987, VOL. XXXIII No. 3; Five books on Chinese painting and watercolours in English and Chinese, including: 'The Ten Bamboo Studio - A Chinese Masterpiece' by Cresent Books, Crown publishers, New York, 1979, and others; Six books on Japanese Art including: Japanese Art & Handcraft', by Henri L. Joly & Kumasaku Tomita, Sawers-Valansot Publication, 1976; 'The Ukiyoe Exhibition', 1993; 'Osaka Prints' by Dean J. Schwaab, published by John Murray Ltd, London, 1989; 'Japonisme - Japanese Influence on French Art 1854-1910', published by The Cleveland Museum of Fine Art and others with assistance of Robert G. Sawers, London, 1988; Books on Chinese Art, including: 'Chinese Art' by Lubor Hajek, published by Spring Books, London; 'Chats on Oriental China - A Practical Guide for the Collector' by J.F. Blacker, published by T. Fisher Unwin, London; 'The Genius of China', published by William Watson; 'Antique Jade', by Oscar Luzzatto-Bilitz, published by Paul Hamlyn, London, 1969; and others (26)
Ma San Auction
Nov. 27, 2022
BIZEN SOIL SQUARE BOWL
Est: ¥300,000 - ¥500,000
signed on the lower right
New Art Est-Ouest Auctions
Sep. 29, 2022
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Square Dish with Cut Corners, circa 1950
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Square Dish with Cut Corners, circa 1950 Glazed earthenware 8-5/8 x 1-3/8 inches (21.9 x 3.5 cm) Artist's mark to underside PROVENANCE: Joan B. Mirviss, New York, March, 2013. This lot accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Joan B. Mirviss. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 28, 2022
KITAOJI ROSANJIN (JAPAN, 1883-1959) An Oribe Stoneware Ewer with Cover 5 1/
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
KITAOJI ROSANJIN (JAPAN, 1883-1959) An Oribe Stoneware Ewer with Cover 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) high with handle 4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm.) long
Christie's
May. 19, 2022
Kitaoji Rosanjin Oribe Mingei Pottery Ashtray
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959 Japanese) Oribe Mingei Pottery Ashtray 2.5''x3.5''. Green glazed ceramic square ashtray for the tea ceremony. Incised mark on bottom and comes with original tomobako. One slight glaze flake off top rim. Overall excellent condition. Early 20th century, Taisho or Showa era.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 03, 2022
Shino Sake Cup
Est: ¥400,000 - ¥600,000
marked underneath, comes with the certificate wooden cases signed and titled by Totoan Kuroda
Mallet Auction
Dec. 17, 2021
A square glazed stoneware dish Ro cartouche, attributed to Kitaoji Rosanjin
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
A square glazed stoneware dish Ro cartouche, attributed to Kitaoji Rosanjin The square sided dish raised on four pads and covered with a red Shino glaze exposed on the edges of the tray, a Ro cartouche visible on the underside; lacking tomobako. 1 3/8 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4in (3.5 x 24.8 x 24.8cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 09, 2021
Iga glazed small bowl/ Blue and White bowl
Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000
marked underneath/ signed inside the foot-rims, each contained in the certificate wooden box signed by Totoan Kuroda in 1998
Mallet Auction
Nov. 09, 2021
Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japanese 1883-1959, four Oribe-ware stoneware dishes, of thick form and irregular
Est: £800 - £1,200
Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japanese 1883-1959, four Oribe-ware stoneware dishes, of thick form and irregular naturalistic shape, glazed in muted green with incised daikon radish and foliage to each well, each incised with Ro mark to base, diameter 22.5cm (4) Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Nov. 19, 2020
Silver Tricoloured Comb Flat Dish
Est: ¥300,000 - ¥400,000
marked underneath, comes with an certificate wooden box signed by Totoan Kuroda in 2013
Mallet Auction
Oct. 06, 2020
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) Large Vase
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) Large Vase First Half of 20th Century together with 'tomobako' inscribed and signed by the artist and a letter written by the artist to the owner describing the piece and featuring a sketch of the design, Shigaraki-style stoneware, decorated with incised comb designs and covered with a natural green ash glaze, incised mark 'Rosanjin' height 24in (60.9cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 06, 2020
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) Shigaraki-style Kabin (Flower Vase)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) Shigaraki-style Kabin (Flower Vase) First Half of 20th Century together with a wood storage box, glazed stoneware, of kinuta (mallet) form, decorated with a natural ash-glaze showing green where it gathers in drips, signed on the underside with the potter's signature 'Ro' in katakana height 7 5/8in (19.4cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 28, 2020
Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japanese 1883-1959, Oribe-ware fan shaped dish, c.1950s, green glazed stoneware wi
Est: £300 - £500
Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japanese 1883-1959, Oribe-ware fan shaped dish, c.1950s, green glazed stoneware with abstract pattern and swallows in flight, incised to base, 25.2 x 24.5 x 5cm In good condition, light crazing and pitting.
Roseberys
Sep. 24, 2019
Kitaoji Rosanjin Length 12 1/2 in., 31.8 cm.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Kizeto Square Plate painted pottery Length 12 1/2 in., 31.8 cm.
Hindman
Sep. 24, 2019
Kitaoji Rosanjin Length 4 3/4 in., 12.1 cm.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Square Bowl glazed pottery Length 4 3/4 in., 12.1 cm.
Hindman
Sep. 24, 2019
Kitaoji Rosanjin Diameter 6 in., 15.2 cm.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Green Glazed Bowl painted pottery Diameter 6 in., 15.2 cm.
Hindman
Sep. 24, 2019
Kitaoji Rosanjin Height 6 1/2 in., 16.5 cm.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Beer Mug painted pottery Height 6 1/2 in., 16.5 cm.
Hindman
Sep. 24, 2019
Kitaoji Rosanjin Diam 4 1/4 in., 10.8 cm.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Green Glazed Bowl glazed pottery Diam 4 1/4 in., 10.8 cm.
Hindman
Sep. 24, 2019
Kitaoji Rosanjin Height 10 1/2 in., 26.7 cm.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Kitaoji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883-1959) Bamboo Vase painted pottery Height 10 1/2 in., 26.7 cm.
Hindman
Sep. 11, 2019
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) A rectangular Oribe-style dish Showa era (1926-1989), 20th century
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) A rectangular Oribe-style dish Showa era (1926-1989), 20th century Of stoneware, decorated with a poem in iron oxide and covered in a dark green glaze showing teal in the areas where it is thicker With a wood tomobako storage box inscribed on the cover with a five-character inscription from the Chinese Chan (Zen) text Jingde zhuandenglu (1104), conventionally rendered in Japanese as Haru kitarite kusa onozukara shozu (With the arrival of spring, grass grows of its own accord) and signed Ro 9 3/8 x 14 1/2in (24.5 x 37cm) Footnotes The Chinese phrase inscribed on this dish is commonly used at tea events held in the early spring. In Zen terms, its implication is that if you wait your time, you will naturally attain enlightenment.
Bonhams
Dec. 04, 2018
SIX CERAMIC DISHES BY KITAOJI ROSANJIN (1883-1959).
Est: CHF10,000 - CHF15,000
SIX CERAMIC DISHES BY KITAOJI ROSANJIN (1883-1959). Japan, Shôwa period, diameter approx. 19.5 cm. Signed on the underside in katakana, Ro. Inscribed wood box with katakana"Ro" of Rosanjin. (6) Provenance: Swiss private collection, by descent (the grandfather was a collector and supporter of the artist). --------------- KITAOJI ROSANJIN (1883-1959). Japan, Shôwa-Zeit, D ca. 19,5 cm. Sechs schlichte runde Keramik-Teller mit grün glasiertem Blatt-Dekor. Auf Unterseite eingeritzte Katakana "Ro"-Signatur. Beschriftetes tomobako mit katakana"Ro" von Rosanjin. (6) Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung (Erbschaft), der Grossvater war Sammler und Förderer des Künstlers.
Koller Auctions
Sep. 12, 2018
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) A Shino-style dish Showa era (1926-1989), circa 1950
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) A Shino-style dishShowa era (1926-1989), circa 1950The circular stoneware dish decorated with autumn grasses in underglaze iron, covered in a creamy feldspathic glaze, signed on the underside in katakana, RoWith a wood tomobako storage box inscribed E-Shino hirazara ichi (One decorated E-Shino flat dish), signed Rosanjin and sealed Mukyo 7 3/8in (18.7cm) diameter ProvenanceSidney CardozoPreviously sold, Christie's, New York, October 15, 2001, lot 96PublishedKozo Yoshida and Elise Grilli, The Ceramic Art of Kitaoji Rosanjin: Three American Collections, Kyoto, Benrido, 1964, no. 36.ExhibitedNevada Museum of Art, Reno, "Subtle Beauty: Modern Japanese Ceramics from the Collection of Joel Barish," March-April, 2008.
Bonhams