Things Japanese

08-03-2010
Dear Friends, MANY prints and antiques to be added to the site early in September. Thanks! Please also visit:

ThingsJapaneseOnTrocadero for a varied selection of Japanese antiques, objects and art.

Finally, we list multiple items (prints, antiques, etc.) on Ebay every week. Please click link to view our auctions. ThingsJapanese-Ebay.Thanks!

Since the late 19th century, when Japanese prints started appearing in the west, their influence has touched generations of artists, designers and collectors. Many new collectors assume that they are beginning their collections a bit too late. An often voiced remark is, "If only I had started 5, 10, 20 years ago, I would have gotten all the great prints at bargain prices." The fact of the matter is that NOW is a perfectly appropriate time to collect.

'The Great Wave' by Hokusai

While you may not be able to afford "The Great Wave" by Hokusai, you can afford a less popular print by this world famous artist. Such is the case with Utamaro, Hiroshige and many other masters. Also, there are always areas in the print market just emerging in popularity and a great joy in collecting is discovering these areas.

A necessary starting point in collecting is a love or fascination for the prints, whether the subject is the kabuki theater, beautiful women, warriors or landscapes. If you would like to discuss your field of interest or want direction in collecting, please feel free to ask. Sharing our knowledge and appreciation of Japanese prints with you would be our pleasure.

Things Japanese
800 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor
(Between E. 61st & E. 62nd)
New York, N.Y. 10021

Phone: 212.371.4661
Fax: 212.371.1162
Email: thingsjapanese@aol.com
Store Hours:
Monday through Saturday
11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday Evening
Open until 6:00 P.M.

'El Capitan' by H. Yoshida