Japanese culture is full of tales of ghosts and demons, weird creatures and strange apparitions, animals with magical powers and mischievous spirits. The woodblock print artist allow us to enter this realm of the strange and bizarre by portraying these tales with both humor and horror. Ronin Gallery is pleased to present this selection of prints that will stir your imagination. Happy Halloween!

The Ronin Gallery has consigned a number of Japanese print collections.The owners wish to sell the prints immediately and have agreed to an Internet Consignment Sale. The prints have been priced according to rarity, artist, design and condition; however because time is a factor we will be happy to submit any REASONABLE offer to the owners.

Nishikawa Sukenobu (1671-1751)was one of the most important early masters of ukiyo-e. Over 300 years ago, in 1699, Nishikawa Sukenobu began producing woodblock prints. Most all his designs were book illustrations of beautiful women. The flowing lines and quiet grace of his monochrome prints are the hallmark of his work. Sukenobu’s women are a delight to the eye. Their delicate beauty, refined manners, and charming innocence characterize the idolized female figure of the “floating world”.