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Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and carver's and printer's markings in the margin Leaving Yui Station, Tokaido travelers had to pass through Satta Pass, famous for its steep slope. The narrow mountain pass carved into a steep cliff was dangerous, as there were times when some people were swallowed up by sudden high waves. Although it was one of the most dangerou...
Giclée on canvas with added elements painted in acrylic, 70 x 70 cm, number 1/50. Signature on front
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin The view of Mount Fuji from a place called Hara (literally "field") is virtually unobstructed. The majestic height of the mountain is emphasized by the peak protruding beyond the frame of the woodcut. The group of travelers in the foreground appear to be impressed by the breathta...
21.0 x 29.6cm - crayons, pencil, cardboard signature p.d.: YERKA 25 signed on the reverse p.d.: "CHEŁMNO AT THE BEGINNING" | CREDKS 2025Jacek Yerka (Toruń 1952, lives near Toruń) graduated in 1976 from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. He specialized in graphic arts. During his studies, he took part in many competitions devoted to poster art, includin...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin Okazaki, which was the birthplace of Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa family, became one of the largest cities of its time. During the Edo era, the construction of bridges was strictly controlled by the government to protect Edo from attack, and travelers were forced to cr...
Double-sided card with drawings by Jacek Malczewski - from the collection of Maria Malczewska
120 EUR
Very nicely preserved double-sided card with sketches by Jacek Malczewski. Well preserved stamp of his wife. A rare piece of the painter's legacy. Preservation condition of item good +, binding in poor condition. Dimensions in frame 22.5 x 31 cm.
21.0 x 29.6cm - crayons, pencil, cardboard signature p.d.: YERKA 25 signature on back p.d.: JACEK YERKA | "ŻEGLARZ KOCIEWSKI" | KREDKI 2025 Jacek Yerka (Toruń 1952, lives near Toruń) graduated in 1976 from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. He specialized in graphic arts. During his studies, he took part in many competitions devoted to poster art, incl...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and carver's and printer's markings in the margin Hakone is the highest, and considered the most dangerous, station on the Tokaido Road. The Hakone Pass, although it offered magnificent views, was a very difficult mountain route for travelers. From the pass, one could see the clear waters of Lake Ashi, the peak of Mount Fuji and t...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin Deep snow covers the hillside of Kanbar in the evening. The fresh flakes falling on the houses, trees and mountains create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, which is interrupted only by the sound of the creaking footsteps of travelers. The snow is so thick that it accumulat...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin Kameyama and Kanbara are the only snow scenes in the series and both deserve special attention. Kanbara is shown at night, during a snowstorm, while Kameyama shows a bright, serene day after a snowfall. Here we see a procession of people slowly climbing a steep path up the mounta...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin The waters of the bay in Kanagawa, the site of what is now Yokohama, reached down to the foundations of the teahouses and inns that stood along the road. Here the houses and trees are arranged to form a large arch. Maids from the inns stop travelers, encouraging them to go inside....
Giclee, canvas, 50 x 50 cm, 2/100 Signed on front
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and carver and printer's mark in margin Shinagawa was established as the first postal station in Tokaido, located about five miles from its starting point at the Nihon Bridge in Edo. It was also an independent trading port and a well-known entertainment district near Edo, thriving with numerous teahouses and public houses. Th...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin The Rakugo River was the first river crossed when traveling along the Tokaido River. Originally there was a large bridge here, but as it was destroyed by floods, ferries were used to cross. The woodcut depicts a peaceful scene with a river, a ferry and six passengers casually smok...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin A spring scene in Kakegawa, showing the Ooike Bridge, built over the Futase River. In Japan, kite flying is a typical New Year activity, but Kakegawa is known for doing it there in May. One kite flies so high that it pierces the top edge of the frame. Further away, almost over th...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin The next station is Oiso. On the right side of the frame we see Mount Koma, which appeared at the previous station Hiratsuka. Many sections of the Tokaido road ran along the seashore and were constantly exposed to strong, salty winds. In such an environment, most trees are damage...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin It is early dawn in Seki, a government checkpoint in Ise province, and the daimyō's retinue is preparing to leave the inn. Behind the inn's host is a ready decorated palanquin, and several of its bearers sit on the ground smoking pipes. Hanging around the inn are white banners, p...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin Odawara was one of the largest stations on the route. To reach it, people had to cross the Sakawa River. In the Tokugawa era, the construction of bridges over many wide rivers was forbidden, so people had to rely on porters to help them cross the river. The scene shows travelers ...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin The area around Suzuka Pass was famous for its rainy weather, as well as its production of wood and green tea. On a rainy spring day, a procession of daimyo crosses a bridge built over the Tamura River, near Tsuchiyama Station. Long, feathered, decorative spears are protected by c...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin Finally, we arrive at the last station - Kyoto. This bridge is the Sanjo O-hashi, built over the Kamo River, an important part of the city's history as a key point on the Tokaido visitor's road. Beauties and vendors pass over the imposing arched wooden structure, sharing the road...
Giclee on canvas, 90 x 90 cm Protected with matte varnish and stretched on a pine painting loom. Signed and dated on the reverse: Andrychowski
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and carver and printer's mark in margin The Motomachi bifurcation shows the historic postal station as an important crossroads where travelers traversing the Tōkaidō, Atsugikaidō and Kamakurakaidō routes met. The woodcut shows travelers at a teahouse near the bridge, a man dismounting from his horse, and a milestone indic...
World Travels. Educational board game for children and adults. Acropolis of Athens Polish board game of the Assarmot type ( first Polish educational game 1830 ). Publishing house of toys and pedagogical games by A.J. Wiśniakowski in Warsaw around 1870. Type of game - Educational dice board game. Field of Start - Royal Baths in Warsaw Board - color copperplate engraving on thick paper, divided...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin Fujisawa was a bustling postal and temple town. In the foreground, a torii gate leads to Benten Temple on Enoshima. The station is crowded with travelers and pilgrims visiting famous religious sites, including a group of four blind men approaching the gate. People on the bridge c...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and carver's and printer's markingsin the margin The Nihon wooden bridge was the beginning of five major roads, including Tokaido and Kisokaido. In Edo, goods were transported by waterways, a network of rivers and canals, and the areas around the watercourses were built up with warehouses, stalls, and warehouses. The district surr...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin The famous section of Tokaido referred to as "Fuji on the left." This beautiful place was one of the artist's favorite subjects. Only in this section of the Tokaido road, Fuji is seen from the left. People traveling on horseback move under the treetops along the road, leading amo...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin In the old days, every summer, a horse fair was held in Chiryū. On this vast field stand horses that were brought here for sale from distant places. Many horses can be seen tied to poles driven into the ground . Under a tall pine tree in the middle, gathered people are probably e...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin Otsu was the largest town in Tokaido and an important transportation center, as goods from the Sea of Japan were transported by boat across Lake Biwa, landing here before continuing on to Kyoto. Otsu attracted many travelers and merchants of goods, making it a popular resting pla...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin In this station Hiroshige depicted daily life at an inn in Akasaka, the thirty-seventh station on the Tökaidö Trail (modern Toyokawa in Aichi Prefecture). Before we look inside, we see a large tree in the foreground, dividing the frame into two parts. It is a sotetsu (cicada), b...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin View of Shimizu Harbor in Ejiri, as seen from a high vantage point, with Tokaido Station in the foreground. Numerous heavily-loaded ships can be seen in the harbor, indicating that the place is very popular and prosperous. The sandbank stretching to the right is Miho no Matsubara...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin From Fuchu Station to the next Mariko Station, travelers had to cross the deep and wide Abe River. In the woodcut , Hiroshige detailed how people crossed this river. Depending on rank and wealth, we see different methods of crossing the river. So on the one hand, here we have a l...
Wiktor ZIN (1925 - 2007), Cottage in the Woods charcoal drawing, paper 50 x 70 cm Signed p.d.: Wiktor Zin
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin The distance between Miya and Kuwana stations was long, and travelers on foot had to cross several rivers. For this reason, many people opted for a four-hour sailboat crossing of Ise Bay. This shortened route was known as "Shichi-ri no Watashi," meaning a crossing of seven ri (abo...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin The scene in Mishima focuses on the depiction of a group of travelers and the atmospheric phenomena surrounding them. It is early morning. A group of people is setting out on a journey. Someone is riding on horseback, while another is traveling by palanquin. The torii gate of the...
Copperplate, paper; print size: 285 x 215 mm; signed on p. d.: ryt. Zakrzewski; signed on lead l. d.: titleUnframed work.
Offset, paper, 57 x 48 cm (sheet) Signature original handwritten author's signature
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin Historically, Yokkaichi was known for the large market held there on the fourth day of each month. However, instead of a market, Hiroshige chose to depict a windy scene in the marshes by the Mie River, just outside the city. No written record survives to explain why Hiroshige chos...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin This eccentric mountain is Fudesute-yama, which literally translates as "mountain of paintbrushes to be thrown away." Legend has it that the famous artist, Motonobu Kano, threw away his paintbrush because this mountain was simply too beautiful to paint. To the right is a teahouse...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin This is one of Hiroshige's most famous woodcuts from the "Tokaido" series, and is adepiction of a sudden summer downpour in Shōno, the so-called white rain, occurring in the late afternoon. The driving rain falls on travelers trying to protect themselves under coverings and umbre...
Giclee on canvas, 90 x 60 cm Protected with matte varnish and stretched on a pine painting loom. Signed and dated on the reverse: Andrychowski
ink, paper; 22.5 x 15 cm; Signed and dated along left edge: JERZY NOWOSIELSKI 1998Provenance: - gift of the artist - private collection, Poland
Dimensions: 130 x 180 mm. Copperplate hand-colored in the period. Comes from "Ducum Regumque Polonorum a Lecho ad Augustum effigies", Rome, 1702. Slight damage to edges and corners, underpainting on back, otherwise good condition. Very rare, so far unknown in colored version.
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin The town of Hiratsuka in Kanagawa Prefecture. Here the Nawate road runs between rice fields, which in this work is rendered with a zigzag shape, creating a sense of perspective depth. Three people are visible in the center of the composition. The two walking on the right are carr...
21.0 x 15.0 cm - crayons, pencil, paper frame drawing: 15 x 11 cm signed in pencil inside the frame p.d.: YERKA 10, under the frame p.: SIERRA AQUANAUTKA II Jacek Yerka (Toruń 1952, lives near Toruń) graduated in 1976 from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. He specialized in graphic arts. During his studies, he took part in many competitions devoted to ...
Copperplate engraving colored in watercolor, paper; print size: 135 x 113 mm; signed by p. d.: Zakrzewski; signed by l. d.: titleGraphic glued at top margin to cardboard backing and set into old pp.
Etching, paper; print size: 206 x 173 mm; signed in pencil p. d.: MiskyGraphic after conservation, unframed.
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin The women depicted in the foreground are "Tome-onna," or female solicitors inviting travelers to their inns. Since the next station (Akasaka) was only 1.7 kilometers away, many travelers did not stop at Goy, so the inns were almost desperate to attract customers. On the right, a ...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin A beautiful view of the ocean near Shirasuka Station. Tall pine trees tower over the curving gray hills in the foreground, providing a kind of frame for the blue of the water and the white sails on the horizon. Houses are nestled among the trees along the shore, with fishing nets ...
91,5 x 62,5cm - color serigraphy, black paper signed in white crayon under the engraving l.: 3/15, p.: Jerzy Nowosielski 96. on the reverse of the binding l.g. sticker of Danuta Milian's mil'ART Gallery in PoznañJerzy Nowosielski (Kraków 1923 - Kraków 2011) began his studies at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Kraków in 1940. In 1942, he stayed for less than a year in the St. John the Baptist Lav...
Lithograph from the series "347 ", Arches velin paper, dimensions : 32 x 35 cm in light double passe-partout, 43 x 46 cm in framed passe-partout, limited edition, unnumbered, signed on the stone in the lower right corner "Picasso", date of creation of the engraving "31.8.68. III l.g. Publisher: Galerie Louise Leiris in Paris in collaboration with the studio of the Crommelynck brothers in Mougi...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin The fourth of the stations on the Tokaido route, now a district of Yokohama, Hodogaya Station is about 32.4 kilometers from Nihonbashi. Travelers who set out on the long journey from Edo at dawn could stop here for the first night's stay along the way. On the wooden bridge (now kn...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin During the Tokugawa era, the construction of bridges was virtually forbidden to protect Edo. This long bridge (Yoshida-Ohashi), seen on the left, was built over the Toyo River and was one of the few long bridges permitted at the time. The row of buildings visible on the other sid...
Etching, paper; print size: 142 x 103 mm; signed in relief l. d.: artist's monogram "SM"Graphic from a series of illustrations for the French-language edition of Henryk Sienkiewicz's book: Une Aventure à Sidon [...], Éd. du Trianon, Paris 1931. Lit. by Maria Grońska, Graphics in books, portfolios and albums. Polish artistic and bibliophilic publications from 1899-1945, Wrocław-Warszawa-Kra...
Inkography, paper, 50 x 40 cm (sheet) Number 1/25 Signature on front
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin The station got its name from the nearby Buddhist temple Ishiyakushi-ji, which, according to legend, was founded in 726 by the shugendō monk Taichō. A settlement gradually developed around the temple. Since the next station (Shono) was only 3 km away, most travelers rested here ...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's mark and sculptor and printer's mark in the margin To reach Okitsu Station, travelers had to cross a rushing river flowing along a steep cliff. This woodcut depicts two sumo wrestlers crossing the river near Tago Beach. One wrestler rides a horse while four men struggle to carry his companion in a lectern. To the left, fantastic r...
Computer graphics on panel, 80 x 60 cm Gallery certificate
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin Maisaka Station offers a view of Lake Hamana. It was originally a freshwater lake, but became brackish as a result of the great earthquake and tsunami of 1499, which destroyed the sandbar separating the lake from the open ocean. In those days, most travelers heading along the Tok...
Color woodcut, paper, 23x34 cm, artist's signature, publisher's and sculptor's and printer's markings in the margin This is a continuation of the previous view, showing the same place from the opposite side. A large daimyo's lectern, it must be very heavy, as more than 20 men are ferrying it. On the other side of the river, several naked porters are resting lying on the ground. In the distance...
