Earl T. Shima

  • Lot 5. AN ACTOR OF THE ICHIMURA LINE

    Image is an example from the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art TORII KIYOMASU (B. 1702 (?), d. 1763) As an oharami leading a carabao laden with bundles of firewood. Hoso-e. Urushi-e. Signed: Torii Kiyomasu hitsu. Purchaser: Earl T. Shima Price: $140.00 |

    Lot 5. AN ACTOR OF THE ICHIMURA LINE
  • Lot 104. BUSH CLOVER, AND A HARE IN THE MOON

    KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (B. 1760, d. 1849) Long surimono issued by the Okuramai Renju (society) to accompany an invitation to a recital by the woman teacher, Sumida Ben, and the musicians of the Nakamura, Ichimura, and Morita Theatres. The names of fifty-eight of these musicians are given. Signed: Sori ga. Hare Year, 1795. Purchaser: Earl T.…

    Lot 104. BUSH CLOVER, AND A HARE IN THE MOON
  • Lot 233. AWAZU SEIRAN

    Image is an example from the Metropolitan Museum of Art ANDO HIROSHIGE (B. 1797, d. 1858) Clear weather after a storm at Awazu. [from] OMI HAKKEI Eight scenes of Omi. Complete set of eight. Yoko-e. Signed: Hiroshige ga. Not first edition. Publisher: Takeuchi. Poor impression. Margins trimmed. Purchaser: Earl T. Shima Price: $15.00 |

    Lot 233. AWAZU SEIRAN
  • Lot 276. TWO POPULAR KYOTO BEAUTIES

    Image is an example from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston SUZUKI HARUNOBU (B. about 1730, d. 1770) Waitresses at a branch of the Niken Tea-house at Gion, in Kyoto. One stands upon the engawa; the other is pausing as she walks away carrying a tea-kettle. Chuban. Signed: Suzuki Harunobu ga. About 1769. Fine impression.…

    Lot 276. TWO POPULAR KYOTO BEAUTIES