Chikanobu · Sakakibara Yasumasa pursues Hideyoshi at Mount Komaki · Battle of Komaki-Nagakute - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Original Meiji woodblock triptych by Yōshū Chikanobu, titled Komakiyama ni Yasumasa Hideyoshi o ou, depicting Sakakibara Yasumasa pursuing Toyotomi Hideyoshi at the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute, 1584, Ōban tate-e, about 24×36 cm per sheet, 1 object, in good condition with minor soiling and toning.
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Artist: Yōshū Chikanobu 楊洲周延 (1838–1912), signed Yōshū Chikanobu (楊洲周延), with the seal Yōshū (楊洲)
Title (cartouche): Komakiyama ni Yasumasa Hideyoshi o ou 小牧山ニ康政秀吉ヲ追フ ("At Mount Komaki, Yasumasa pursues Hideyoshi")
Subject: Sakakibara Yasumasa and Toyotomi (then Hashiba) Hideyoshi at the Battle of Komaki, 1584
Date: 1892 (Meiji 25)
Technique: Woodblock print (mokuhanga), nishiki-e (polychrome), with burnishing
Format: Ōban tate-e triptych (three sheets) each approx. 24*36cm
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CONDITION
Excellent, with minor soiling on the left sheet. Minor toning. Very good overall.
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The Scene
In 1584 Oda Nobukatsu allied with Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the two sides fought Hideyoshi at the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute. The fighting ended in a stalemate, although Hideyoshi's forces suffered a heavy blow. Ieyasu and Hideyoshi never faced each other in person.
Sakakibara Yasumasa was one of the Tokugawa's leading commanders and is counted among the clan's "Four Guardian Kings" (shitennō). When Ieyasu decided to oppose Hideyoshi, it was Yasumasa who recommended Komaki as the ground for the campaign. During the campaign he circulated a manifesto condemning Hideyoshi. It accused him of betraying the will of Oda Nobunaga and insulted his humble origins. Hideyoshi was so angry that he offered a reward of 100,000 kan to anyone who brought him Yasumasa's head. Chikanobu's title turns this quarrel into a direct pursuit, with Yasumasa riding after Hideyoshi himself. The chase belongs to the popular retelling of the campaign rather than the documented record.
Chikanobu gives the pursuit the full width of the triptych. Yasumasa charges downhill at full gallop in the centre, gripping his spear in both hands with his personal standard streaming from his back. Hideyoshi, in a horned helmet, gallops away on the left waving a baton above his head. The armour and weapons are finely detailed and include burnishing.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Artist: Yōshū Chikanobu 楊洲周延 (1838–1912), signed Yōshū Chikanobu (楊洲周延), with the seal Yōshū (楊洲)
Title (cartouche): Komakiyama ni Yasumasa Hideyoshi o ou 小牧山ニ康政秀吉ヲ追フ ("At Mount Komaki, Yasumasa pursues Hideyoshi")
Subject: Sakakibara Yasumasa and Toyotomi (then Hashiba) Hideyoshi at the Battle of Komaki, 1584
Date: 1892 (Meiji 25)
Technique: Woodblock print (mokuhanga), nishiki-e (polychrome), with burnishing
Format: Ōban tate-e triptych (three sheets) each approx. 24*36cm
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CONDITION
Excellent, with minor soiling on the left sheet. Minor toning. Very good overall.
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The Scene
In 1584 Oda Nobukatsu allied with Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the two sides fought Hideyoshi at the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute. The fighting ended in a stalemate, although Hideyoshi's forces suffered a heavy blow. Ieyasu and Hideyoshi never faced each other in person.
Sakakibara Yasumasa was one of the Tokugawa's leading commanders and is counted among the clan's "Four Guardian Kings" (shitennō). When Ieyasu decided to oppose Hideyoshi, it was Yasumasa who recommended Komaki as the ground for the campaign. During the campaign he circulated a manifesto condemning Hideyoshi. It accused him of betraying the will of Oda Nobunaga and insulted his humble origins. Hideyoshi was so angry that he offered a reward of 100,000 kan to anyone who brought him Yasumasa's head. Chikanobu's title turns this quarrel into a direct pursuit, with Yasumasa riding after Hideyoshi himself. The chase belongs to the popular retelling of the campaign rather than the documented record.
Chikanobu gives the pursuit the full width of the triptych. Yasumasa charges downhill at full gallop in the centre, gripping his spear in both hands with his personal standard streaming from his back. Hideyoshi, in a horned helmet, gallops away on the left waving a baton above his head. The armour and weapons are finely detailed and include burnishing.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Title of artwork
Chikanobu · Sakakibara Yasumasa pursues Hideyoshi at Mount Komaki · Battle of Komaki-Nagakute
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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