Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

(Japanese, 1786–1864)

Utagawa Kunisada was a Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints in the ukiyo-e style, similar to his contemporaries Ando Hiroshige, Katsushika Hokusai, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Kunisada explored traditional themes, such as Kabuki Theater, samurai, and sumo wrestling, to great effect, becoming one of the most successful artists of his lifetime. He achieved widespread popularity quickly in his career, and was credited with creating over 20,000 designs over the course of his life. His collection of images included actor portraits, erotica, and book illustrations—most famously for Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji—in addition to private commissions. Born in 1786 in Edo (now Tokyo), Kunisada studied with Utagawa Toyokuni and headed the Utagawa School after his mentor’s death in 1825. He died on January 12, 1865 in his birthplace.

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) Artworks

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Ensemble de 12 estampes issues la série «..., 1853

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Ensemble de 12 estampes issues la série «..., 1853

Sale Date: December 10, 2022

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Five Erotic Works, Circa 1840, 1840

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Five Erotic Works, Circa 1840, 1840

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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Beautiful Woman In A Blue Bat Kimono

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Beautiful Woman In A Blue Bat Kimono

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT TRIPTYCH, 1830–1839

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT TRIPTYCH, 1830–1839

Sale Date: December 5, 2022

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from TOKAIDO GOJU-SAN TSUGI [from THE...

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

from TOKAIDO GOJU-SAN TSUGI [from THE...

Sale Date: December 9, 2022

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Man Displaying Scroll to Two Women, 1825

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Man Displaying Scroll to Two Women, 1825

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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de la série Un concours de beautés, Bijin..., 1820

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

de la série Un concours de beautés, Bijin..., 1820

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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Un lot de onze estampes provenant d’un..., 1820–1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Un lot de onze estampes provenant d’un..., 1820–1850

Sale Date: September 28, 2022

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Un album contenant six triptyques, cinq , 1840–1860

Utagawa Kunisada, Utagawa Kuniyoshi and Utagawa Kunisato

Un album contenant six triptyques, cinq , 1840–1860

Sale Date: September 28, 2022

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Partie d’album contentant 22 estampes., 1850

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Partie d’album contentant 22 estampes., 1850

Sale Date: September 28, 2022

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Le Lutteur de Sumo Inazuma Raïgorō., 1800–1850

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Le Lutteur de Sumo Inazuma Raïgorō., 1800–1850

Sale Date: September 28, 2022

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A vertical nagaban-e print entitled Goko..., 1836

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A vertical nagaban-e print entitled Goko..., 1836

Sale Date: September 21, 2022

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Two Woodblock Prints, 1825

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Two Woodblock Prints, 1825

Sale Date: September 21, 2022

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A set of 55 chūban tate-e prints from the..., 1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A set of 55 chūban tate-e prints from the..., 1853

Sale Date: September 21, 2022

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Line up of Top Star Actors, 1863

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Line up of Top Star Actors, 1863

Sale Date: September 24, 2022

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Summer Section (Natsu no bu), 1856

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Summer Section (Natsu no bu), 1856

Sale Date: September 24, 2022

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Utagawa's Lifetime Masterpiece - Suikoden, 1863

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Utagawa's Lifetime Masterpiece - Suikoden, 1863

Sale Date: September 24, 2022

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Actors Kawarazaki Gonjûrô and Ichikawa Kodanji, 1857

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Actors Kawarazaki Gonjûrô and Ichikawa Kodanji, 1857

Sale Date: September 24, 2022

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「白縫譚 大蜘蛛」三枚続, 1852–1853

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

「白縫譚 大蜘蛛」三枚続, 1852–1853

Sale Date: September 12, 2022

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KANADE CHUSHINGURA (12 pictures)

Utagawa Kunisada and Yoshitaki

KANADE CHUSHINGURA (12 pictures)

Sale Date: September 17, 2022

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Two Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Two Woodblock Prints

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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Edo period (1615-1868), 1864

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Edo period (1615-1868), 1864

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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A Group of 38 Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Group of 38 Woodblock Prints

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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A Group of 32 Woodblock Prints

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

A Group of 32 Woodblock Prints

Sale Date: July 26, 2022

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