Shunsen Natori Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Shunsen Natori Art Value Price Guide

May. 23, 2024
Natori Shunsen 1886-1960 Portrait of the actor Hanayagi Jusuke as Fox Spirit in the role of Kokaji
Est: €50 - €200
Natori Shunsen 1886-1960 Portrait of the actor Hanayagi Jusuke as Fox Spirit in the role of Kokaji color woodcut Within 49x34 cm folder with heading "Wood Block Print Watanabe Tokyo". Dance master Jusuke II was the choreographer of the original performance held in Tokyo at the Meiji-za in September 1939. It is possible that this print depicts Jusuke II performing in a Noh theater, as no records have been found of one of his performances in a Kabuki theater. Natori Shunsen is considered by many to be the last master in the art of "kabuki yakusha" (actor prints) 40x27 cm
Casa d'aste ARCADIA
Jul. 29, 2023
Japanese Woodblock Print, Shunsen, Natori 1886-1960 Dai Oban, dat. 1952
Est: €160 - €200
Nakamura Tomijuro IV as Kamuro in the dance piece Hane no Kamuro. Sign.: --- Shunsen and maple leaf seal. Publisher: Watanabe. Excellent fresh color impression with silver, blind embossing and Baren printing lines. (376)
Signens Kunstauktionen
Jun. 29, 2022
SHUNSEN NATORI 名取春仙 (JAPAN, 1886-1960) Ichikawa Ennosuke as Sanbaso in Black Kimono Oban tata-e woodblock print From the series ‘Thirty Portraits of Contemporary Actors in Kabuki Plays’ Publisher: The S. Watanabe Color Print Co. (with sea
Est: €200 - €400
SHUNSEN NATORI 名取春仙 (JAPAN, 1886-1960) Ichikawa Ennosuke as Sanbaso in Black Kimono Oban tata-e woodblock print From the series ‘Thirty Portraits of Contemporary Actors in Kabuki Plays’ Publisher: The S. Watanabe Color Print Co. (with seal) Dimensions (the leaf): 40 x 27 cm Note: Born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Shunsen Natori was a Japananese woodblock printer widely regarded as the last master in the art of ‘Kabuki Yakusha-e’ (lit. ‘Actor pictures’). In 1925, Natori and Watanabe worked together on a series of 36 actor portraits. did not design any other actor prints until the early 1950s. From 1951 to 1954, he again collaborated with Watanabe on another series of 30 actor prints. His works are held in several museums worldwide, including the British Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
Adam's
Sep. 22, 2021
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960) Showa era (1926-1989), circa 1957
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960) Showa era (1926-1989), circa 1957 Two oban tate-e water-colors; the first entitled Matsukaze, signed Shunsen; the second entitled Ume no Yoshibe Kataoka Nizaemon, dated February, 1957, signed Bichosai Shunsen(2) 15 3/4 x 10 15/16in (39.8 x 27.7cm) 15 x 10 1/8in (38 x 25.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 24, 2020
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960) Showa era (1926-1989), 1927-1929
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960) Showa era (1926-1989), 1927-1929 Comprising four oban tate-e prints; the first entitled Actor Onoe Kikugoro as Kanpei, Hanmoto Tokyo Ginza Watanabe Mokuhangaho seal, signed Tashido Shunsen shi e; the second entitled Actor Ichikawa Nakaomi as Takechi Mitsuhide, Shunsen seal; the third entitled Actor Bando Juzaburo as Seigoro, signed Shunsen ga, original label of title attached to verso; the last entitled Actor Ichikawa Sumizo as Gonpachi, Watanabe ko seal, signed Shunsen; the last three with Natori seal; each from the series Shunsen nigaoe shu (Portraits of Male Actors in Various Roles), published by Watanabe Shozaburo(4) 15 3/4 x 10 7/8in (40 x 27.7cm) each approximately For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 24, 2020
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960) Showa era (1926-1989), 1927-1929
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960) Showa era (1926-1989), 1927-1929 Comprising three oban tate-e prints; the first entitled Actor Jitsukawa Enjaku II as Danshichi Kurobei, signed Shunsen ga; the second entitled Bando Mitsugoro as Farmer Manbei; the last entitled Actor Morita Kanya; both signed Shunsen, each from the series Shunsen nigaoe shu (Portraits of Male Actors in Various Roles), published by Watanabe Shozaburo, Natori seal(3) 15 11/16 x 10 13/16in (39.8 x 27.4cm) each approxmately For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2019
[JAPANESE PRINTS] – SHUNSEN, Natori (1886-1960). (Female nude combing her hair).
Est: €500 - €700
, Col. woodcut (printed ca. 1928). Signed in the block (in upper right corner). Published by Watanabe Shozaburo (with his seal in outer right margin). Ca. 37 x 24,5 cm. Behind passepartout & framed (behind glass). ¶ Provenance: Private Dutch collection. Very rare woodcut (printed in ca. 150 copies) published in Natori Shunsen’s series “Three Beauties” (executed in his famous “Shin hanga” style). – Sl. foxed/ browned in outer blank margins, a few tiny brown spots in the image, but nevertheless in good condition (not examined out of frame).
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Oct. 19, 2019
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Woodblock Print - Bando Mitsugoro as Farmer Manbei
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Bando Mitsugoro as Farmer Manbei Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1927 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 25
Floating World Auctions
Oct. 19, 2019
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Woodblock Print - Onoe Matsusuke as Kohyoe
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Onoe Matsusuke as Kohyoe Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1925 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 6
Floating World Auctions
Oct. 19, 2019
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Woodblock Print - Ichimura Uzaemon as Naoji
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Ichimura Uzaemon as Naoji Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1925 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 4
Floating World Auctions
Apr. 24, 2019
Japanese woodblock print, Natori Shunsen.
Est: $200 - $300
A Japanese woodblock print. Natori, Shunsen (1886-1960). Portrait of the actor Nakamura tomijuro IV, in the role of Hago no Kamuro. 1952. Oban, approx. 15" x 10". Condition: Loose print. Overall toning. Stains and discoloration to the bottom, especially lower left corner. Two small holes near the knees of the lady.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Mar. 22, 2019
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960): THE GEISHA CHITOSE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Est: €25 - €50
Original color woodblock print, kuchi-e Japan, early 20th century This original color woodblock print by Natori Shunsen (1886-1960) shows the Geisha Chitose from Matsumoto teahouse in Nanakocho. Signature by the artist. Dimensions: SIZE 30.2 x 21.1 CM Condition: Good condition; fresh colors; browning and small tears around the margin Provenance: Galerie Zacke archive
Galerie Zacke
Mar. 20, 2019
Yamamura Toyonari (1886-1942) and Natori Shunsen (1886-1960) Taisho (1912-1926) to Showa (1926-1989) era, circa 1920s
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Yamamura Toyonari (1886-1942) and Natori Shunsen (1886-1960) Taisho (1912-1926) to Showa (1926-1989) era, circa 1920sComprising three oban tate-e prints: the first Actor Matsumoto Koshiro VII as Sukeroku, 1920, published by Yamamura Koka Hanga Kankokai, signed Toyonari ga; Ichikawa Sumizo as Shirai Gonpachi, signed Shunsen; and Onoe Kikugoro in the Role of Kanpei, signed Taishido Shunsen shikai, both from the series Shunsen nigao-e shu (Portraits of Male Actors in Various Roles), published by Watanabe Shozaburo (Hanmoto Tokyo Ginza Watanabe mokuhan gaho seal) (3) 15 3/4 x 10 3/4in (40 x 27.5cm) each approximately
Bonhams
Dec. 14, 2018
Natori Shunsen (1886-1960)
Est: €300 - €400
Hosoye Acteur dans le rôle d’Ichikawa Monnosuke se reposant devant une terrasse. Signé. 325 x 146 mm Usures, pliures Provenance : Collection Spoerry, inventorié dans le carnet de collection sous le numéro 155 Natori Shunsen (1886-1960) Hosoye. Actor endorsing the role of Ichikawa Monnosuke and leaning in front of a terrasse Provenance: Spoerry collection, mentioned in the collector’s personal inventory under the number 155
Asium
Sep. 15, 2018
Japanese woodblock print, Shunsen Natori.
Est: $300 - $500
A Japanese woodblock print. Kabuki Yakusha-e. Natori, Shunsen (Japan, 1886-1960). Matsumoto Koshiro IIX as Watanabe no Tsuna. 1951. Oban, approx. 15" x 10".
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Sep. 15, 2018
Japanese woodblock print, Shunsen Natori.
Est: $300 - $500
A Japanese woodblock print. Kabuki Yakusha-e. Natori, Shunsen (Japan, 1886-1960). Morita Kanya as Yoshinoyama no Chusin. 1952. Oban, approx. 15" x 10". Condition: Staining from original matting.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Sep. 15, 2018
Japanese woodblock print, Shunsen Natori.
Est: $300 - $500
A Japanese woodblock print. Kabuki Yakusha-e. Natori, Shunsen (Japan, 1886-1960). Ichikawa Ennosuke as Sambaso in Black Kimono. 1952. Oban, approx. 15" x 10". Condition: Toning and staining towards to bottomof the print.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Jul. 28, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Ichimura Uzaemon as Sukeroku
Est: -
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Ichimura Uzaemon as Sukeroku Series: Supplement of Fifteen Actor Prints Date: 1929 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 39
Floating World Auctions
Jul. 28, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Onoe Kikugoro as Motoemon in "Tenkajaya"
Est: -
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Onoe Kikugoro as Motoemon in "Tenkajaya" Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1925 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 3
Floating World Auctions
Jul. 12, 2018
Natori Shunsen Actor Portrait Woodblock Print Bando Shucho
Est: $200 - $300
Natori Shunsen (1886-1960, Japan) Bando Shucho as Shizuka, 1925, color woodblock print from the series Portraits of Male Actors in Various Roles, Red Na-tori signature seal and publisher seal for Watanabe Ko. Image: 14.5 in. H x 9.5 in. W, Frame: 20 in. H x 15 in. W x .5 in. D.
Hughes Auctions
May. 05, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Nakamura Senjaku as Ohatsu in "Sonezaki Shinju"
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Nakamura Senjaku as Ohatsu in "Sonezaki Shinju" Series: Thirty Portraits of Contemporary Actors in Kabuki Plays Date: 1954 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 78
Floating World Auctions
May. 05, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Onoe Shoroku as Priest in "Tsuchigumo"
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Onoe Shoroku as Priest in "Tsuchigumo" Series: Thirty Portraits of Contemporary Actors in Kabuki Plays Date: 1951 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 58
Floating World Auctions
May. 05, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Onoe Baiko as Okaru in "Chushingura"
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Onoe Baiko as Okaru in "Chushingura" Series: Thirty Portraits of Contemporary Actors in Kabuki Plays Date: 1951 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 57
Floating World Auctions
May. 05, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Nakamura Kaisha as Okaru in "Yoigoshin"
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Nakamura Kaisha as Okaru in "Yoigoshin" Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1928 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 37
Floating World Auctions
May. 05, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Sawada Shojiro as Hayashi Buhei
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Sawada Shojiro as Hayashi Buhei Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1925 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 28
Floating World Auctions
May. 05, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Bando Mitsugoro as Farmer Manbei
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Bando Mitsugoro as Farmer Manbei Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1927 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 25
Floating World Auctions
May. 05, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Jitsukawa Enjaku as Danshichi
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Jitsukawa Enjaku as Danshichi Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1926 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 15
Floating World Auctions
May. 05, 2018
Natori Shunsen - Japanese Print - Ichimura Uzaemon as Naozamurai
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Shunsen, Natori, 1886-1960 Title: Ichimura Uzaemon as Naozamurai Series: Thirty-six Portraits of Actors in Various Roles Date: 1925 Illustrated: Shunsen, pl. 4
Floating World Auctions
Mar. 31, 2018
Japanese Woodblock Print Natori Shunsen
Est: $300 - $350
Japanese Woodblock Print by Natori Shunsen Soganoya Goro and Soganoya Choroku
Woodblock Prints World
Mar. 08, 2018
* Shunsen (Natori, 1886-1960). Koi Carp,
Est: £300 - £500
gouache and watercolour on paper, signed and with red seal to left margin, 26 x 23 cm (10.25 x 9 ins) mount aperture, framed and glazed, with Japanese Gallery/C.D. Wertheim, Hiroshima City, Japan, label to verso, and typewritten title label - Quantity (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 26, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960)
Est: $600 - $1,000
Matsumoto Koshiro VII as Benkai Woodblock Print Signed Upper Left, 1935 40 x 28cm
Scammells Auctions
Nov. 26, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960)
Est: $600 - $1,000
Matsumono Koshiro (Collection of Shunsen Portraits before WWII Shunsen Nigao Shu) Woodblock Print Signed Lower Left, 1926 40 x 28cm
Scammells Auctions
Nov. 26, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960)
Est: $600 - $1,000
Nakamura Jakuemon as Oshichi Woodblock Print Signed Lower Right, 1927 40 x 28cm
Scammells Auctions
Nov. 26, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886-1960)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Crane & Turtle, 36 Kabuki Actors Portraits, Before WWII Woodblock Print Signed Upper Left, 1928 44 x 31cm
Scammells Auctions
Sep. 30, 2017
Japanese Woodblock Print Natori Shunsen
Est: $300 - $350
Japanese Woodblock Print by Natori Shunsen Soganoya Goro and Soganoya Choroku
Woodblock Prints World
Sep. 05, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886 – 1960) AND OTHERS. Oban tate-e, a memorial portrait, shini-e, of a kabuki actor Onoe Baiko XI who died in 1934, published by Nihon Bijyutsu club, the no. 57 from the limited edition of 500, signed Shunsen; four further prints, banzuke, kabuki theatre programs, dated 1912. (5) 錦絵、名取春仙、番付
Est: £100 - £150
NATORI SHUNSEN (1886 – 1960) AND OTHERS. Oban tate-e, a memorial portrait, shini-e, of a kabuki actor Onoe Baiko XI who died in 1934, published by Nihon Bijyutsu club, the no. 57 from the limited edition of 500, signed Shunsen; four further prints, banzuke, kabuki theatre programs, dated 1912. (5) 錦絵、名取春仙、番付
Chiswick Auctions
Aug. 23, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN "Sawamura Gennosuke as Nikki Dano". Depicted holding a scroll in his mouth. Circa 1928. From the Collection of a New...
Est: $600 - $800
NATORI SHUNSEN Oban tate-e "Sawamura Gennosuke as Nikki Dano". Depicted holding a scroll in his mouth. Circa 1928. From the Collection of a New England Gentleman.
Eldred's
Aug. 23, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN "Bando Hikasaburo as Matsuomaru". Depicted holding a sword. Circa 1928. From the Collection of a New England Gentleman.
Est: $500 - $700
NATORI SHUNSEN Oban tate-e "Bando Hikasaburo as Matsuomaru". Depicted holding a sword. Circa 1928. From the Collection of a New England Gentleman.
Eldred's
Aug. 23, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN "Ichikawa Ebzo as Yoemon in Kinegawa Zutsumi". Depicted standing in a black kimono. Circa 1951. From the Collection o...
Est: $500 - $700
NATORI SHUNSEN Oban tate-e "Ichikawa Ebzo as Yoemon in Kinegawa Zutsumi". Depicted standing in a black kimono. Circa 1951. From the Collection of a New England Gentleman.
Eldred's
Aug. 23, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN "Bando Mitsugoro as a Servant Carrying a Mop". Circa 1952. From the Collection of a New England Gentleman.
Est: $500 - $700
NATORI SHUNSEN Oban tate-e "Bando Mitsugoro as a Servant Carrying a Mop". Circa 1952. From the Collection of a New England Gentleman.
Eldred's
Aug. 23, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN "Bando Jusaburo as Seigoro". Depicted holding a soup bowl and dressed in a black kimono. Circa 1928. From the Collect...
Est: $500 - $700
NATORI SHUNSEN Oban tate-e "Bando Jusaburo as Seigoro". Depicted holding a soup bowl and dressed in a black kimono. Circa 1928. From the Collection of a New England Gentleman.
Eldred's
Aug. 23, 2017
NATORI SHUNSEN "Matsumoto Koshiro as The White Bearded Ikkyu". Depicted wearing a dragon kimono and sword. Fine mica background. Cir...
Est: $500 - $700
NATORI SHUNSEN Oban tate-e "Matsumoto Koshiro as The White Bearded Ikkyu". Depicted wearing a dragon kimono and sword. Fine mica background. Circa 1929. From the Collection of a New England Gentleman.
Eldred's
Nov. 27, 2016
NATORI SHUNSEN JAPANESE KABUKI WOODBLOCK PRINT
Est: $200 - $400
Natori Shunsen (1886 - 1960, Japan), Japanese, embossed woodblock print, 'Bando Shucho as Shizuka.' Date: 1925. Recently framed with acid free materials: 23.5"h X 18"w, Sight Size: 9"h x 14"w. Shunsen is considered to be the last, great master of
Rare-Era
Nov. 27, 2016
NATORI SHUNSEN KABUKI JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT
Est: $200 - $400
Natori Shunsen (1886 - 1960, Japan), Japanese woodblock print, 'Ichimura Uzaemon as Sukeroku.' Date: 1929. Recently framed with acid free materials: 23.5"h X 18"w, Sight Size: 9"h x 14"w. Shunsen is considered to be the last, great master of kabu
Rare-Era
Jul. 24, 2016
NATORI SHUNSEN JAPANESE KABUKI WOODBLOCK PRINT
Est: $300 - $600
Natori Shunsen (1886 - 1960, Japan) Japanese, embossed woodblock print, 'Bando Shucho as Shizuka.' Date: 1925. Recently framed with acid free materials: 23.5"h X 18"w, Sight Size: 9"h x 14"w. Shunsen is considered to be the last, great master of kabuki yakusha-e (actor pictures), his work was published by Watanabe Shozaburo, the images were always expensive, exclusive and released in small quantities. An example of this print can be found in the permanent archives of the Honolulu Museum No. 26570 - http://honolulumuseum.org/art/10733.
Rare-Era
Jul. 24, 2016
NATORI SHUNSEN KABUKI JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT
Est: $300 - $600
Natori Shunsen (1886 - 1960, Japan): Japanese woodblock print, 'Ichimura Uzaemon as Sukeroku.' Date: 1929. Recently framed with acid free materials: 23.5"h X 18"w, Sight Size: 9"h x 14"w. Shunsen is considered to be the last, great master of kabuki yakusha-e (actor pictures), his work was published by Watanabe Shozaburo, they were always expensive, exclusive and released in small quantities.
Rare-Era
Jun. 11, 2016
Natori Shunsen (1886-1960)
Est: €400 - €450
40.2 x 27.2 cm. Series: Shunsen nigao-e, a set of 36 portraits. Double portrait of the actors Ichikawa Shôchô II as Umegawa and Kataoka Gadô IV as Chûbei in the play Koi bikyaku Yamato orai. Signed: Shunsen ga. Seals: Shun and Sen. The artist’s red seal of approval in the lower right margin: Natori. Published by Watanabe Shôsaburô. Circa 1927.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 05, 2016
NATORI SHUNSEN KABUKI JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT
Est: $300 - $600
Natori Shunsen (1886 - 1960, Japan), Japanese woodblock print, 'Ichimura Uzaemon as Sukeroku.' Date: 1929. Recently framed with acid free materials: 23.5"h X 18"w, Sight Size: 9"h x 14"w. Shunsen is considered to be the last, great master of kabuki yakusha-e (actor pictures), his work was published by Watanabe Shozaburo, they were always expensive, exclusive and released in small quantities.
Rare-Era