Recent Acquisitions

This is a fine original etching by American regionalist artist Jackson Lee Nesbitt.  The title is: Evening in March, pencil signed and titled, created and printed in 1942.  The image measures 11 7/8X8 7/8 inches.  Very fine condition, a rich impression printed on a medium weight wove type sheet.

This is a rare triptych by Japanese 19th century artist Kunichika This view of a Young woman being guarded by the Samuri is signed in each panel Kunisada, Gepparo, his signature done in between 1811-1813.  The overall size of the triptych measures 12 3/4X26 inches,  This woodblock is framed.

This is an early color woodblock print in triptych form by Utagawa Kunisada.  This image of Kubuki Figures was from the 1840's a time when he took the name of his teacher Toyokuni.  The signature is known as the Toshidama signature.  The image measures 13X26 1/4 (site size)  This woodblock is framed and matted.

This is an original Japanese woodblock triptych by Utagawa Yoshiiku, created circa 1860 This image is titled The Story of Shiranui, acted out in the Kubuki Theater.  This 3 panel woodblock has an image size of 13 1/4X26 1/4 inches, site size, this woodblock is framed.

This is a highly detailed original triptych by Japanese artist Toyohara Kunichika.  This image of a group of Courtesans, created as a three panel color woodblock, dated 1865.  The image measures 14 1/4X28 34 inches, site size, this woodblock is framed.  Nice condition rich colors.

This is an original Triptych color wood block print by Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada.  This one image from his Nishiki-e series created and printed in 1860.  Each panel has the artists signature along with numerous stamps and seals.  The overall image measures 14 1/4X29 1/4 inches.  Nicely framed.

This is an original Japanese color woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, created and printed in 1852 this image is titled: "Fukuoka Mitsugi reading the incriminating letter as the sun rises over Futami ga ura"  The image measures 14 1/2X9 9/16 inches.  The colors are bright, richly printed.  This image is framed.  Another impression of this image is in the Portland Art Museum.

This is a Japanese woodblock by Utagawa Yoshitora.  A view of a Procession of Daimyo with Mt Fuji in the background.  This 3 panel, triptych measures 14 1/5X28 1/4 inches. Has the censor seals and signature printed in the block.  This wood block is framed.  Yoshitora was a student of Kuniyoshi.  In 1873 he moved to Yokohama and changed his name to Hoshu.

This is a three panel, triptych by Japanese artist Utagawa Yoshitsuya, created and printed in 1863 This subject is: Lord Yoritomo and His Entourage Ford the Ôi River.  This piece has the Censor's seal: Boar 3 aratame, and is signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya ga on each sheet.  The image measures 14 7/16X28 7/16 inches.  This wood block is currently framed.

This is a fine Japanese Triptych by well known 19th century artist Utagawa Sadahide.  The title is: The Daimyos Procession, created and printed circa 1850.  This three panel woodblock measures 14 1/2X28 3/4 inches.  It is framed.  Utagawa Sadahide ( , 1807 c.18781879), also known as Gountei Sadahide ( ), was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school. His prints covered a wide variety of genres; amongst his best known are his Yokohama-e pictures of foreigners in Yokohama in the 1860s, a period when he was a best-selling artist. He was a member of the Tokugawa shogunate's delegation to the International Exposition of 1867 in Paris.[1]

This is a fine very large hand colored engraving  by Charles Mottram after J. W. Hill. Published by Smith Brothers & Co., New York, in 1857, It is one of the loveliest views of Boston and its harbor, with the statehouse dome rising in the center background and the Bunker Hill Monument at far right. Printed by Mc Queen.  The image measures 24X38 1/2 inches, in an early frame which measures 35X47 inches.  It is inscribed as proof lower left border.  Very nice condition this impression is a period printing, not a late restrike.

This very large hand colored aquatint and engraving after the painting by J.W. Hill is a panoramic view of New York Harbor.  Created and printed in 1855, this image etched  by Charles Mottram measures an image size of 28 3/4X50 1/2 inches.  This is an early period printing, Published by F. and G. W. Smith 59 Beekman St. New York.. And Colnaghi London...  Printed by McQueen in London.  This image is copyrighted and titled lower border and inscribed as "Proof"..  This is an early state before the addition of engraved lines in the sky.  This impression is in incredible condition, rich color no damage to the sheet, no stains, it was framed in Boston by Richard Nichols, 22 Bromfield Street, Boston.  In the early frame which measures 37X58 inches.  This etching is not available for standard shipping because of its size and weight of the glass.

This is an original pencil signed etching by American artist Kruseman Van Elten.  This image is titled: Evening on a River, created and printed in 1886, after a painting by Corot.  This image was published by American Art Assoication.  The image measures 5 3/4x7 7/8 inches.  Printed on a laid type sheet.

This is a mystery etching, European pencil signed, and titled: Monreale Sicily.  The image measures 5 3/4X7 1/2 inches.

This is an original plate signed etching by American artist Robert Swain Gifford.  Created and printed in 1886 the title is: The Millers Home, Printed on a buff toned laid type sheet.  The image measures 2 3/4X4 1/2 inches.