Shoun Yamamoto Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Shoun Yamamoto Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 25, 2025
SHO’UN YAMAMOTO, KABUKI, JAPANESE ANTIQUE SCROLL
Est: £180 - £280
Artist: Sho’un Yamamoto (1870-1965) Title: Kabuki Actor, Danjuro Ichikawa Size: 195 x 75, (Image) 129 x 56 cm Date: end of 19th-mid 20th century Condition: Good for age Ref: JG052419
JG Auction
Jan. 25, 2025
SHO’UN YAMAMOTO, TAKASAGO, JAPANESE ANTIQUE SCROLL
Est: £180 - £280
Artist: Sho’un Yamamoto (1870-1965) Title: Takasago Date: 20th century Size: 193 x 61, (Image) 130 x 42 cm Condition: Good for age Ref: JG052418
JG Auction
Nov. 22, 2024
Swallow in Cherry Blossom Print by Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965)
Est: £100 - £200
Yamamoto Shoun Artist Signed & Sealed
Orion Asian Art
Sep. 27, 2024
Shoun, Yamamoto
Est: €160 - €240
(1870-1965). Blumenverkäuferin aus Ohara. Aus der Folge "Gestalten von heute". Farbholzschitt 1906. 27,5 x 19,5, Blgr. 37,5 x 27,5 cm. Unter Passep mont. - Br. w. Rd. gering lichtrandig, knittirg u. vereinz. fleckig. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Jun. 28, 2024
PAIR OF JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS OF CHILDREN
Est: $200 - $300
PAIR OF JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS OF CHILDREN Three Boys Flying Kites & Two Boys on the way to Fishing, both with unknown red seal, circa 1950, possibly a variation on Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965), in black and white stick frames, matted under glass, OS: 12" x 15", SS: 7 1/2" x 10 1/2".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 14, 2024
YAMAMOTO SHOUN: CROWS IN WINTER
Est: €500 - €1,000
YAMAMOTO SHOUN: CROWS IN WINTER By Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965), signed Shoun with seal Japan, c. 1910-1920s Color woodblock print on paper. Vertical o-tanzaku. Signed Shoun with seal. Title Crows in Winter. Two crows perched on a gnarled branch on a snowy winter day. Image SIZE 36.1 x 19 cm, SIZE incl. frame 48.6 x 32.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Very good impression and colors. Trimmed margins and minor browning along the edges. Mounted on a paper frame with tape to the top. By Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965) was a Japanese print designer, painter, and illustrator. He was born in the city of Kochi, into a family of retainers of the shogun and was given the name Mosaburo. As a teenager, he studied Kano-school painting with Yanagimoto Doso and Kawada Shoryu. At about age 17, he moved to Tokyo, where he studied Nanga painting with Taki Katei. At 20 years of age, he was employed as an illustrator for Fugoku gaho, a pictorial magazine dealing with the sights in and around Tokyo. In his latter career, Shoun primarily produced paintings. In addition to his magazine illustrations, Shoun is best known for his woodblock prints of beautiful women and a group of humorous shikishiban. Museum comparison: A closely related print is in the collection of the National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, accession number S2003.8.3347.
Galerie Zacke
May. 31, 2024
YAMAMOTO SHOUN YAMAMOTO SHOUN
Est: €100 - €200
YAMAMOTO SHOUN Japan, 1907 Woodblock print. 17.5x22.5 cm (26x35 cm with frame). With traces of age, partially damaged. YAMAMOTO SHOUN Japan, 1907 Holzschnitt. 17.5x22.5 cm (26x35 cm mit Rahmen). Part. besch. , mit Altersspuren.
Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
May. 18, 2024
Shoun Yamamoto, Mt Fuji, Japanese Woodblock Print
Est: £100 - £200
Artist: Shoun Yamamoto (1870-1965) Title: Reflection of Mt. Fuji Publisher: No seal Date: c.1910s Size: 38 x 17.1 cm Condition: Discolouration due to previous mounting, brown spots, pencil notes on the back. Ref: CMMA267
JG Auction
May. 18, 2024
Shoun Yamamoto, Tavern, Japanese Woodblock Print
Est: £100 - £200
Artist: Shoun Yamamoto (1870-1965) Title: A Night at the Tavern Publisher: No seal Date: c. 1910s Size: 16.5 x 36.7 cm Condition: Light discolouration. Ref: CMMA225
JG Auction
Sep. 28, 2023
Yamamoto SHOUN (1870-1965)
Est: €120 - €180
Yamamoto SHOUN (1870-1965) "ohne Titel" Farbholzschnitt, 39 cm x 25,8 cm Yamamoto SHOUN (1870-1965) "untitled" colored woodcut, 39 cm x 25.8 cm
Auktionshaus Kloss
Jul. 12, 2023
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) JAPANESE
Est: $50 - $100
NIGHT FAIR, BOYS AT BAY, 1907, color woodcut print with centerfold tipped to card, chop marks lower left and in margins, sheet 9 ¼ x 13 ¾”. From the collection of Dr. Wittenstein, Santa Barbara, California
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
Jul. 12, 2023
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) JAPANESE
Est: $50 - $100
MOONSHINE, BOYS AT BAY, 1907, color woodcut print with centerfold tipped to card, chop marks lower right and in margins, sheet 9 ¼ x 13 ¾”. From the collection of Dr. Wittenstein, Santa Barbara, California
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
Jun. 23, 2023
Shoun, Yamamoto (Kochi 1870-1965),
Est: €60 - €100
Zwei Frauen an der Küste. Farbholzschnitt. Sign. und beschriftet, nicht dat. (um 1950). Stockmaß: 9 x 14,4 cm; Blattmaß: 14,5 x 20,8 cm. - Mit geglätteter Quetschfalte und Verschmutzungen im Rand.
Zisska & Lacher
May. 05, 2023
Yamamota Shoun (1870-1965) Six Prints from Children's Play Series
Est: $400 - $600
Six woodblock prints from the series Children's Play (Kodomo Asobi). Includes "The Garden" "Festival" "Cock Fighting", and three others. 1906 print. 36x25cm
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 19, 2022
Yamamoto Shoun - Ima Sugata Osuzumi
Est: $200 - $400
Yamamoto Shoun - Ima Sugata Osuzumi, woodblock print, framed and glazed, 11.75"h. x 8.75"w.
Clars Auctions
Nov. 11, 2021
THREE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS
Est: €400 - €600
THREE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS Japan, 1st half of 20th ct. 33,6 x 18 / 39 x 25,5 / 23 x 21,4 cm a) Yamamoto Shôun (1870-1965). Ô-tanzaku. Pheasant in the snow. Signed: Shôun. Seal. 1930. b) Ide Gakusui (1899-1992). Ôban. Title: Uchû shirasagi (Heron in the Rain). Dated: Shôwa 25 (1950). Signed: Gakusui. Seal: Ide Taizo. c) Ogata Gekkô (1859-1920). Shikishiban. Deer on a bridge. Signed and seal: Gekkô. Ca.1910. From an important East German private collection, mostly assembled in the 1970's and 80's Minor wear, unframed, c) under passe-partout
Nagel Auction
Nov. 11, 2021
YAMAMOTO SHÔUN
Est: €800 - €1,000
YAMAMOTO SHÔUN Japan (1870-1965), early 20th ct. Jeweils ca. 37 x 26 cm Four color woodblock prints, some with black and silver lacquer. From the series Ima sugata (Modern Appearances). Signed: Shôun and partly with Shôkoku seal. Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi. Date: 1906/1909. From an important East German private collection, mostly assembled in the 1970's and 80's One sheet trimmed, all under a passe-partout
Nagel Auction
Nov. 11, 2021
YAMAMOTO SHÔUN
Est: €600 - €800
YAMAMOTO SHÔUN Japan (1870-1965) 36,6 x 24,5 cm Two color woodblock prints. Two ôban-yokoe from the Shiki no nakame series. Here: Seki no koe and Tsukiyosashi. Signed: Shôun. Seal: Shôkoku. Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi for Daikokuya. Date: 1906. From an important East German private collection, mostly assembled in the 1970's and 80's Colors with black and silver lacquer, the edges slightly soiled
Nagel Auction
Nov. 04, 2021
Yamamato Shoun (1870-1965), Hasegawa Keika (active late 19th century) and Kawai Kenji (1908-1995) Meiji (1868-1912) to Showa (1925-1989) era, late 19th to 20th century (4)
Est: £500 - £600
Yamamato Shoun (1870-1965), Hasegawa Keika (active late 19th century) and Kawai Kenji (1908-1995) Meiji (1868-1912) to Showa (1925-1989) era, late 19th to 20th century Four prints of various formats and sizes: the first of a hosoban yoko-e by Shoun depicting people gathering along the river bank, signed Shoun, 16cm x 36cm (6 5/16in x 14 3/16in); the second and the third prints of various sizes by Keika, both depicting chrysanthemums from the series Keika hyakkiku (100 Chrysanthemums by Keika), no signature; 37cm x 27cm (14 9/16in x 10 5/8in) and 28.5cm x 19cm (11¼in x 7½in) respectively; the last an oban by Kenji depicting the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, signed Kenji with seal, 35.2cm x 23.5 cm (13 7/8in x 9¼in); all framed and glazed. (4). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 04, 2021
SHOUN YAMAMOTO 1870-1965, 'Children's Plays', date: 1907, two pieces, 35cm x 23cm, (2).
Est: £50 - £80
SHOUN YAMAMOTO 1870-1965, 'Children's Plays', date: 1907, two pieces, 35cm x 23cm, (2).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 16, 2021
THREE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS BY SHOUN YAMAMOTO 1870 - 1965, each depicting countryside views, 39.5cm wide.
Est: £50 - £70
THREE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS BY SHOUN YAMAMOTO 1870 - 1965, each depicting countryside views, 39.5cm wide.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 01, 2020
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) HEN AND BAMBOO 6 3/4 x 13 1/4 in.
Est: $50 - $100
Framed; lower right signed; verso label
Potomack Company
Oct. 19, 2019
Yamamoto Shoun - Japanese Woodblock Print - Moon Above the River
Est: $200 - $300
Artist: Shoun, Yamamoto, 1870-1965 Title: Moon Above the River Date: 1906
Floating World Auctions
Sep. 22, 2018
8 Shoun Yamamoto Amusements of Children Prints
Est: $500 - $800
Japan,1870-1965 Set of eight prints from "Amusements of Children", circa 1906.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 05, 2017
(2pc) JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS
Est: $150 - $300
circa 1930s, including: Koho Shoda (ca. 1871-1946), Summer Moon Seen Through Reeds, with Nishinomiya publisher's seal in left margin; and Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965), Firefly Hunting; both framed
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 22, 2017
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) AMUSEMENTS OF CHILDREN
Est: £300 - £500
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) AMUSEMENTS OF CHILDREN three woodblock prints depicting Children''s Amusements, published by Daikokuya, Matsui Heikichi, including Children Playing at Night, Boys Chasing Dragonflies and Boys Catching Fish, 36x24cm; together with NINE FURTHER JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS (12)
Lyon & Turnbull
Nov. 24, 2016
Yamamoto Shôun, Color Print The Flower, Japan, 1909
Est: €640 - €800
Color print Japan, 1909 Yamamoto Shôun (Matsutani Shôun, ?? ?? 1870-1965) Woodcutter: Matsuki Heikichi From the series 'A Guide to Today's Fashions' (Imasugata go-annai) the print The Flower (O-hana) Depiction of a beautiful women with a modern telephone Title on the right, signed Shoun with the red artist seal below, on the left stamp of publishing house with date Total dimensions: c. 37 x 24.5 cm Image size: c. 27.5 x 19.5 cm Condition: The woodcut is in good condition with usual slight signs of age and usage. The sheet is tanned and with crease marks. Partly stains on the edge and minimal loss of material. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Nov. 24, 2016
Yamamoto Shôun, Color Print 'Surprise', Japan, 1906
Est: €960 - €1,200
Color print Japan, 1906 Yamamoto Shôun (Matsutani Shôun, ?? ?? 1870-1965) Woodcutter: Matsuki Heikichi From the series 'A Guide to Today's Fashions' (Imasugata go-annai) the print The Surprise (Odoroki) Depiction of a beautiful women with a stag beetle Title on the right, on the left signed Shoun with the red artist seal and stamp of publishing house with date below Total dimensions: c. 37 x 25 cm Condition: Theprint is in good condition with usual slight signs of age and usage. Crease marks, partly stains and foxing. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Nov. 24, 2016
Yamamoto Shôun, Color Print Lily Garden, Japan, 1906
Est: €960 - €1,200
Color print Japan, 1906 Yamamoto Shôun (Matsutani Shôun, ?? ??1870-1965) Woodcutter: Matsuki Heikichi From the series 'A Guide to Today's Fashions' (Imasugata go-annai) the print Lily garden (Yuri-en) Portrait of a beautiful women with white and orange lilies Title on the right, signed Shoun with the red artist seal below, on the left stamp of publishing house with date Total dimensions: c. 37 x 25 cm Condition: The print is in good condition with usual slight signs of age and usage. The sheet is slightly tanned at the edges and with crease marks. Partly stains and minimal loss of material at the edges. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Nov. 13, 2016
YAMAMOTO SHOUN JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT OF CROWS
Est: $200 - $400
YAMAMOTO SHOUN, (1870-1965): 2 Crows in Snow, Japanese Woodblock Print, 14.25" x 7.375", unframed. Provenance: Estate Collection of Christian Buchheit.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Nov. 10, 2016
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early/mid 20th century Kakejiku (vertical hanging scroll), ink, colour and gold on silk, depicting Shoki the Demon-Queller, standing with his sword drawn, looking at a demon escaping on a cloud at the upper left, signed Shoun hitsu with two seals, one reading Shoun; with wood storage box (partially damaged). Overall 212cm x 69cm (83½in x 27 1/8in), image 128cm x 50cm (50 3/8in x 19 5/8in). (2).
Bonhams
Aug. 17, 2016
YAMAMOTO SHOUN Night revelers outside an inn.
Est: $200 - $300
YAMAMOTO SHOUN Kakuban Night revelers outside an inn.
Eldred's
May. 12, 2016
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) Meiji (1868-1912), Tai
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
YAMAMOTO SHOUN (1870-1965) Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early/mid 20th century Kakejiku (vertical hanging scroll), ink, colour and gold on silk, depicting Shoki the Demon-Queller, standing with his sword drawn, looking at a demon escaping on a cloud at the upper left, signed Shoun hitsu with two seals, one reading Shoun; with wood storage box (partially damaged). Overall 212cm x 69cm (83½in x 27 1/8in), image 128cm x 50cm (50 3/8in x 19 5/8in). (2).
Bonhams
Jun. 05, 2015
Yamamoto Shôun (1870-1965)
Est: €800 - €900
Ôban. Series: Ima sugata. Title: Yoi keshiki. Young woman with closed fan. Signed: Shôun. Seal: Shôkoku. Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi. Date: Meiji 39 (1906).
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
May. 14, 2015
Yoshu Chikanobu (1838・912) and Yamamoto Shoun (187
Est: -
Yoshu Chikanobu (1838・912) and Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965) Dated 1905 and 1906
Bonhams
Dec. 04, 2014
YAMAMOTO, SHÔUN 1870 - 1965 Me
Est: €1,100 - €1,200
YAMAMOTO, SHÔUN 1870 - 1965 Meiji period. 01.03.1909. Bokashi, Kinginzuri. Ôban, 35,3 x 23,8 cm. Series: Ima sugata (Modern Figures). Sheet: Ohanashi (The conversation). Signed: Shôun ga. Seal: Shokoku. Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi. A5.B5,5.B6,8.B8,7.B13,1.
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Nov. 06, 2014
Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965) Fine Japanese Art
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Dated 1906 An album of 12 oban yoko-e prints, titled Kodomo asobi (Amusements of Children) depicting various games and entertainments associated with children, including omatsuri (festival), sessen (battle on snow), daikessen (cockfight) and tokokazari (display for children's day), some with mica, gofun and embossed details, published by Matumoto Heikichi, dated Meiji 39 (1906); all signed Shoun, nine with seal Matsutani.24.2cm x 35cm (9 9/16in x 13¾in).
Bonhams
May. 17, 2014
Japanese Woodblock Prints, Yamamoto Shoun
Est: $300 - $500
(lot of 6) Yamamoto (Matsutani) Shoun (Japanese, 1870-1965), Winter, Autumn, Early Spring, Summer, depicting young women and children in the Meiji/Taisho era of daily life and festivities, with the signature and seal, three prints matted vertically, sight each print : 7.75"h x 11.75"w, overall (mat): 34"h x 19.5"w
Clars Auctions
May. 17, 2014
Japanese Woodblock Prints, Yamamoto (Matsutani) Shoun
Est: $200 - $400
(lot of 3) Yamamoto (Matsutani) Shoun (Japanese, 1870-1965), Spring and Early Summer, depicting young women and children in the Meiji/Taisho era of daily life and festivities, with the signature and seal, three prints matted vertically in a frame, sight each print: 7.75"h x 11.75"w, overall (frame): 36.75"h x 22"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 01, 2013
Yamamoto Shôun (1870-1965): Oban tate-e, "Ima Sugata", la mode d'aujourd'hui, ok
Est: €150 - €200
Yamamoto Shôun (1870-1965): Oban tate-e, "Ima Sugata", la mode d'aujourd'hui, okubi-e d'une jeune femme. Signé Shôun, éditeur Matsuki Heikichi, daté de Meiji 39(1906). Dim. à vue 36 x 24 cm. Encadré sous verre.
Hôtel des Ventes d'Enghien
Jun. 08, 2013
Yamamoto Shôun (1870-1965)
Est: €1,200 - €1,440
Ôban. Series: Ima sugata. Title: .. no Shimabara. Portrait of a courtesan and kamuro. The silhouette of a blossoming cherry tree in the border. Signed: Shôun. Seal: Shôkoku. Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi. Date: Meiji 40 (1907). Fine impression and colours, lacquer, restored binding holes in left margin.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 08, 2013
Yamamoto Shôun (1870-1965)
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Ôban. Series: Ima sugata. Title: Hana no sato. Portrait of a young beauty with comb underneath cherry blossoms. Signed: Shôun. Seal: Shôkoku. Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi. Date: Meiji 40 (1907). Fine impression and colours, lacquer, very good condition.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
May. 08, 2012
Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965) Een Japanse houtsnede
Est: €80 - €100
Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965) Een Japanse houtsnede getiteld 'Omori hakkei zu' (acht gezichten op Omori). Een nachtelijk paviljoen. Ca. 1900. Herkomst kunsthandel Drs. E.H. Ariëns Kappers, Oude Grafiek / C.P.J. van der Peet bv. Houtsnede 10x14,5 cm.
Vendu Rotterdam
May. 08, 2012
Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965) Een Japanse houtsnede
Est: €80 - €100
Yamamoto Shoun (1870-1965) Een Japanse houtsnede getiteld 'Hamare-ya' (eenzame huizen). Een winters landschap. Gesigneerd. Ca. 1900. Herkomst: Kunsthandel Drs. E.H. Ariëns Kappers, Oude Grafiek / C.P.J. van der Peet bv. Houtsnede 11x15,5 cm.
Vendu Rotterdam
Mar. 02, 2011
SHOUN YAMAMOTO (1870-1965) Deux corbeaux perchés sur une branche enneigée Deux corbeaux se fixent du regard. L'un surplombe l'autr...
Est: €100 - €200
SHOUN YAMAMOTO (1870-1965) Deux corbeaux perchés sur une branche enneigée Deux corbeaux se fixent du regard. L'un surplombe l'autre, les ailes déployées. Signé : Shôun Sceau de l'artiste Shôun Format : o-tanzaku H_36 cm L_18,9 cm BELLE EPREUVE. GOOD IMPRESSION
Pierre Bergé & Associés
Oct. 24, 2010
Misuji
Est: Kč16,000 - Kč21,000
Misuji, From the series Ima Sugata (Present-day beauties), published by Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) in 1907. Oban.
Arcimboldo Auctions
Oct. 24, 2010
Doll Festival
Est: Kč14,000 - Kč18,000
Doll Festival, From the series Ima Sugata (Present-day beauties), published by Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) in April 1907. Oban.
Arcimboldo Auctions
Oct. 24, 2010
Hanayashi Ki: The Amusement Park
Est: Kč16,000 - Kč21,000
Hanayashi Ki: The Amusement Park, From the series Ima Sugata (Present-day beauties) published by Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) in 1909. Oban.
Arcimboldo Auctions