T. Tokuriki • Flying Cranes · Pencil-Signed Kyoto modern hanga 1980s - Japan - 20th century
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Original Tokuriki Tomikichirō Nishiki-e shikishi print titled Flying Cranes, pencil-signed, Kyoto modern hanga, dating to the late 1980s, 27.5 × 24.5 cm, in excellent condition, from Japan/private collection.
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Description from the seller
Artist: Tokuriki Tomikichirō (徳力富吉郎, 1902–2000)
Title: Title: Flying Cranes
Date: c. 1980s (late Shōwa), Pencil-Signed by the artist
Format: Shikishi-ban (near-square sheet), approx. 27.5 × 24.5 cm
Technique: Nishiki-e (colour woodblock) on washi
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Paper & condition
Excellent. Full margins, unfaded, unbacked, no folds or foxing. The colours are noticeably richer in hand than any photograph conveys.
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About the print
A pair of cranes in flight against a red ground. In Japan the crane, tsuru, is one of the most important auspicious motifs. The saying "the crane lives a thousand years" (tsuru wa sennen) made it a standard symbol of longevity, and because cranes pair for life, they also stand for fidelity and a happy marriage. Crane designs appear on wedding kimono, New Year decorations and celebration gifts.
The red-crowned crane, tanchō, is Japan's native species. It was hunted almost to extinction by the early 20th century and survived only in eastern Hokkaido. It is now designated a Special Natural Monument by the Japanese government, and its recovery is one of Japan's best-known conservation stories.
Tokuriki Tomikichirō, twelfth generation of a Kyoto family of painters attached to the Hongan-ji, was a leader of the sōsaku hanga movement in Kyoto and founder of the publishing house Matsukyū. Alongside his landscapes he produced bird-and-flower subjects in a bold, flat graphic style.
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: Tokuriki Tomikichirō (徳力富吉郎, 1902–2000)
Title: Title: Flying Cranes
Date: c. 1980s (late Shōwa), Pencil-Signed by the artist
Format: Shikishi-ban (near-square sheet), approx. 27.5 × 24.5 cm
Technique: Nishiki-e (colour woodblock) on washi
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Paper & condition
Excellent. Full margins, unfaded, unbacked, no folds or foxing. The colours are noticeably richer in hand than any photograph conveys.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
About the print
A pair of cranes in flight against a red ground. In Japan the crane, tsuru, is one of the most important auspicious motifs. The saying "the crane lives a thousand years" (tsuru wa sennen) made it a standard symbol of longevity, and because cranes pair for life, they also stand for fidelity and a happy marriage. Crane designs appear on wedding kimono, New Year decorations and celebration gifts.
The red-crowned crane, tanchō, is Japan's native species. It was hunted almost to extinction by the early 20th century and survived only in eastern Hokkaido. It is now designated a Special Natural Monument by the Japanese government, and its recovery is one of Japan's best-known conservation stories.
Tokuriki Tomikichirō, twelfth generation of a Kyoto family of painters attached to the Hongan-ji, was a leader of the sōsaku hanga movement in Kyoto and founder of the publishing house Matsukyū. Alongside his landscapes he produced bird-and-flower subjects in a bold, flat graphic style.
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
20th century
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Height
27.5 cm
Width
24.5 cm
Title of artwork
T. Tokuriki • Flying Cranes · Pencil-Signed Kyoto modern hanga 1980s
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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