We have recently acquired a number of collections of Japanese Prints that the owners wish to sell immediately. Ronin Gallery will be acting as agent for the owners in this sale. The prints have been priced according to rarity, design and condition, however because time is of the essence, we will be happy to submit any reasonable offer to the owner. This is a wonderful opportunity for both the beginning as well as the seasoned collector of Japanese prints. So, MAKE AN OFFER, MAYBE IT WILL BE YOUR LUCKY DAY!

Among the most popular of all themes in Japanese Art are winter snow scenes.
Ronin Gallery is pleased to present this selection of over 50 woodblock prints and etchings that depict the Japanese landscape in winter by artist from the 18th century through today. Some of the artists represented are Hiroshige, Hasui, Shoson, Sakamoto, Brayer and Rome.

Ronin Gallery is pleased to present our annual Valentine’s Day exhibition SHUNGA: THE ART of LOVE. Shunga, or as literally translated ‘Spring Pictures’ are a genre of woodblock prints that depict the entire gamut of sensual pleasures. The prints date from the early 18th century through the 20th century. They are priced from $50 to $500 for this special ‘holiday of love’.
Please note that many of the images are explicit in nature.

Kozaki’s prints are lighthearted and fun. They juxtapose a rather simple, whimsical illustration of an owl, cat, frog or traveling monk with a humorous poem or verse. Kozaki Kan was born in 1942 in Kumamoto Prefecture. He graduated from the Pacific School of Art and in 1978 and 1979 won the grand prize at the Nichido Exhibition. He is very well known throughout Japan and Nagasaki has a museum devoted to his works. The prints are specially price for this exhibition from $120 to $250.

Blending illustration and poetry, surimono were limited edition prints that were privately commissioned by wealthy merchants and poetry societies for special occasions such as the New Year. They were printed on thick paper with a lavish use of technical embellishments including silver, gold, bronze powder, lacquer and embossing. Sometime in the 1880’s publishers took the earlier surimono designs and printed them in a number of small edition sets. They were primarily sold to early Western travelers to Japan and like the original surimono were exquisitely printed with elaborate embellishments.

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”.

Ronin Gallery is pleased to present 21 rare first edition prints from RAKUZAN’s Birds and Flowers series. The series realistically illustrates various birds in their natural fauna. These exquisitely executed large size woodblock prints were self published between 1929 and 1933. They all have the first edition water mark on lower margin and personal first edition seal under the signature.

The Ronin Gallery is very pleased to present a selection of 28 contemporary Japanese prints depicting cats. The artists represented in this exhibition use both vivid color and black and white to portray the cat in a myriad of playful and whimsical situations. We are sure you will enjoy viewing this delightful exhibition.