Yoshimune Arai Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Yoshimune Arai Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 15, 2026
Arai Yoshimune Suma Beach at Night Woodblock Print
Est: $75 - $125
7 1/2" by 10".
Davis Brothers Auction
Aug. 06, 2026
YOSHIMUNE ARAI (Japanese, 1873 - 1945). Four Moonlit Landscapes: all circa 1930s, Woodcut on paper, Each one: Sight (as matted): 9.5 x 7 inches; frame: 16.5 x 13 inches
Est: $400 - $600
YOSHIMUNE ARAI Japanese, 1873 - 1945 Woodcut on paper A group of four woodblock prints, each depicting tranquil nocturnal coastal and shoreline scenes bathed in soft moonlight, with recurring motifs of pine trees, sailing junks, distant mountains, and calm water. Characteristic of the shin-hanga ("new print") tradition, the works employ delicate gradation (bokashi) to evoke atmospheric depth and quiet, contemplative moods. Each is presented in a matching black frame. None examined out of frame.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jul. 07, 2026
Arai Yoshimune Woodblock Suma Beach at Night
Est: $200 - $300
Arai Yoshimune (Japanese, 1873-1945). Woodblock, Suma Beach at Night. Signed lower left. 9 x 6 5/8 inches. Location: 24B
Willow Auction House
Jan. 26, 2026
ASIAN: Yoshimune Arai print and carved tobacco holder, including: Yoshimune Arai (Japanese, 1873-1945), “A Fishing Boat”, 1926, woodblock print, from “Night Scene Series”, single fishing boat works at night beneath a ...
Est: $100 - $150
ASIAN: Yoshimune Arai print and carved tobacco holder, including: Yoshimune Arai (Japanese, 1873-1945), "A Fishing Boat", 1926, woodblock print, from "Night Scene Series", single fishing boat works at night beneath a bridge, no signatures or chop marks, hinged on backing paper unframed, toning, sheet size: 10 ¼" h. x 7 ½" w.; along with Japanese carved wood daruma doll-form tobacco holder, probably Meiji period or later, with mother-of-pearl eyes, some loss to nose, 3 1/2" h.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jan. 09, 2026
Arai Yoshimune Japanese Woodblock Print
Est: $100 - $150
Title is A Fishing Boat. 9 3/4" by 12 1/2" on board.
Davis Brothers Auction
Sep. 14, 2025
ARAI YOSHIMUNE II - A Ferry Boat
Est: $200 - $240
ARAI YOSHIMUNE II (Japanese, 1863-1941) "A Ferry Boat" circa 1930 - Woodblock print on paper. Stamped verso in Japanese characters. Unframed, unmounted. 10.5 x 7.75 inches. Good condition, overall discolouration and some handling marks noted. This print is stamped verso in Japanese characters and with 'Made in Japan' typical of woodblock prints for export between 1921 and 1941. This piece is Hasegawa Catalogue #1246. From the collection of Saskatchewan artist David Thauberger.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Aug. 08, 2025
Yoshimune Arai Japanese Woodblock
Est: $200 - $400
Yoshimune Arai signed Japanese Woodblock. "Fishnet & Torchlight" Approx. 7 x 10 inches. Frame approx. 12 x 16 inches.
Schultz Auctioneers
Jun. 12, 2025
ARAI YOSHIMUNE (Japan, 1873-1945), "Fish Net By Torchlight"., Woodblock print, 9" x 6.5" sight. Framed 16" x 12.5".
Est: $200 - $300
ARAI YOSHIMUNE Japan, 1873-1945 "Fish Net By Torchlight". Signed and titled in pencil on mat.
Eldred's
Mar. 30, 2025
Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941) Japanese, Woodblock Print
Est: $400 - $600
Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941) Japanese, Woodblock Print. Titled: "Suma Beach by Moonlight". Titled and attributed verso. Woodblock print of a calm Suma Beach at night. Condition: Commensurate with age. Overall Size: 13 x 17 in. Sight Size: 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. Arai Yoshimune (active 18th century) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist known for his woodblock prints and contributions to the genre during the Edo period. His works often depicted beautiful women, kabuki actors, and sumo wrestlers, showcasing his skill in capturing the vibrant, fleeting moments of urban life in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Yoshimune's style was characterized by bold lines, intricate patterns, and the use of rich color, typical of ukiyo-e prints. Though not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, his prints are valued for their historical significance and artistic merit, offering a glimpse into the cultural landscape of 18th-century Japan. #5817
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 07, 2025
YOSHIMUNE ARAI (Japan, 1863-1941), Two night views of the coast:, Woodblock prints, 9" x 6.5" sight. Framed 16" x 12".
Est: $300 - $500
YOSHIMUNE ARAI Japan, 1863-1941 Two night views of the coast: 1) Pine Beach by Moonlight. 2) Sailing Boats by Moonlight. Both signed lower right and titled lower left.
Eldred's
Aug. 27, 2024
Two Japanese prints: Watanabe Seite and Yoshimune Arai, and one other
Est: $300 - $500
Two Japanese prints: Watanabe Seite and Yoshimune Arai, and one other lot includes two prints, late 19th ceantury and early 20th century: 1. Watanabe Seitei (1851 - 1918) Bird in the persimmon tree. 2. Yoshimune Arai (1873-1945) Fishing boat at night.
Andrew Jones Auctions
Aug. 25, 2024
Yoshimune Arai (1873-1945) Japanese, Woodblock Print
Est: $200 - $300
Yoshimune Arai (1873-1945) Japanese, Woodblock Print. Title on back: "Gate of Shrine." Information on labels on back. Part of the Night Scene Series, c. 1910-1920. There is some debate whether Yoshimune Arai is the same person as Utagawa Yoshimune II. If so, he was the eleventh and youngest son of Utagawa Yoshimune I (1817-1880) and spent his childhood residence in the Kinroku-chÅ area of Tokyo. Overall: 11 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. Sight: 7 x 9 1/2 in. #3124 . The Night Scene Series was first published by the Tokyo-based printer Hasegawa-Nishinomiya, c. 1910-20. The series of twenty-one chuban prints illustrated evening views of the Sumida River evocative of traditional Japan in a limited palette of sepia, blue, and black ink. The collaborative series included the work of Koho Shoda (1871-1946), Yoshimune Arai (1873-1945), Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915), Suzuki Gyosui (1898-?) and Kobayashi Eijiro (1870-1946). A 1920s catalog issued by Hasegawa-Nishinomiya illustrated each of the twenty-one designs with titles. Although ukiyo-e prints had dwindled in favor since the latter half of the Meiji era, Shin-hanga (“new woodcut prints”) was an art movement in early 20th Century Japan during the TaishÅ and ShÅwa periods that revitalized the traditional process. It maintained the traditional ukiyo-e collaborative system (hanmoto system) where the artist, carver, printer, and publisher engaged in division of labor, as opposed to the parallel sÅsaku-hanga (creative prints) movement. However, the ability to mass produce works, coupled with the autocratic blight on creative work due to the more militant regime, led to fewer artists achieving the individual recognition that their predecessors had. Little is known about Gyosui, Arai, or Eijiro, who may have been a student of the last great ukiyo-e artist Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915), and the destruction of World War II also obliterated many records and works by artists of the time, making pieces from this period extremely rare and interesting.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jun. 15, 2024
Japanese woodblock Print Yoshimune Arai
Est: $160 - $200
Japanese woodblock Print by Yoshimune Arai Fishing Boat
Woodblock Prints World
Apr. 26, 2024
"FISHNET AND TORCHLIGHT" ARAI YOSHIMUNE (JAPAN, 1873-1945).
Est: $100 - $300
"FISHNET AND TORCHLIGHT" ARAI YOSHIMUNE (JAPAN, 1873-1945). Early 20th Century, woodblock print. A night-time fishing scene with figures walking on a bridge above. Title and artist's name in pencil in matting. 9"h. 6.75"w., sight. 17"h. 15"w., framed.
Amelia Jeffers
Oct. 14, 2023
YOSHIMUNE ARAI (JAPANESE, 1873-1945)
Est: $200 - $300
Yoshimune Arai Japanese, 1873-1945 A Fishing Boat, c. 1926 Woodblock, seal stamp lower left A fisherman at work by lantern light below a dock at twilight; unframed.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 30, 2023
Original c. 1950s/60s Arai Yoshimune Fishing Boat Print
Est: $250 - $350
Yoshimune, Arai 1873 - 1945 Yoshimune Fishing Boat - Hasegawa Night Woodcut ca. 1960 10.2 x 7.4 in. (26 x 19 cm) Printer: not applicable Condition Details: (A-) Japanese print made by hand from cherrywood blocks on mulberry paper, minimal creases#Japan #Art
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 10, 2023
Arai Yoshimune, Japanese, 1873-1945
Est: $500 - $800
Night Scene Series, Fish Net By Torchlight And Bridge, Two Woodblock Prints, Each Artist Cypher Lower Left, 10 X 7 Inches, On White Card Stock 15.5 X 11 Inches, Colors Strong, Card Stock Backgrounds Timed, Mat Burned And Abraded At Tops See Photos For Additional Condition Information.
J. Garrett Auctioneers
Jun. 27, 2023
Yoshimune Arai (1873 - 1945)
Est: €150 - €200
Yoshimune Arai (1873 - 1945) Clair de lune Sans date Ère Shōwa (1926-1989), vers 1920 Gravure sur bois polychrome 25 x 38 parfait état
Leducq Maison de Ventes Aux Encheres
Dec. 15, 2022
Yoshimune Arai Japanese Block Print A Fishing Boat
Est: $100 - $200
Yoshimune Arai (Japan, 1873-1945). Night scene woodblock print A Fishing Boat. Unmarked and unsigned. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (with frame 12 3/4" x 9 3/4").
Willow Auction House
Nov. 06, 2022
Two Japanese Woodblock Prints, After Arai Yoshimune (Japan, 1863-1941), "Fishing at Night," c. 1920s, woodblock print, from the seri...
Est: $300 - $500
Two Japanese Woodblock Prints, After Arai Yoshimune (Japan, 1863-1941), "Fishing at Night," c. 1920s, woodblock print, from the series entitled "Hasegawa's Night Scenes," with artist marking lower left, presented in a double mat and wood frame, H.- 10 in., W.- 7 1/8 in., Framed H.- 16 1/2 in., W.- 12 3/8 in.; together with Kawase Hasui (Japan, 1883-1957), "Wisteria at Kameido," c. 1932, woodblock print, signed and with Japanese inscription on left and right side, presented with a double-mat and black wood frame, H.- 11 1/2 in., W.- 8 1/8 in., Framed H.- 19 1/2 in., W.- 13 1/2 in. (2 Pcs.)
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 06, 2022
Arai Yoshimune (Japanese, 1873-1945) Woodblock Suma Beach
Est: $200 - $800
Print from 1930s published by Nishinomiya, from the series Night Scenes. Signed. Measures 15" x 12" including frame, 10" x 7" image only. #Art #Antiques #Collectibles Artist: Arai Yoshimune Issued: 20th c. Country of Origin: Japan This item has no reserve.
Lion and Unicorn
Jun. 12, 2022
Yoshimune Arai - Ferry Boat Woodblock
Est: $200 - $400
Yoshimune Arai (1873 - 1945) - Ferry Boat Woodblock. Having Gilbert Luber Gallery label verso. Image Size: 9.5 x 7 in. Overall Framed Size: 14.75 x 11.75 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Nov. 23, 2021
YOSHIMUNE ARAI (Japan, 1873-1945)
Est: €150 - €300
YOSHIMUNE ARAI (Japan, 1873-1945) Bird flight and full moon with nice Japanese style garden with pine trees and stone lanterns in front of a modern house Chuban tata-e / woodblock print 1950s / 1960s Publisher : Nishinomiya Yosaku (seal in the lower left margin: Hanken shoyu (upper), Nishinomiya Yosaku PROVENANCE: PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH COLLECTOR: UKIYO-E: FLOATING WORLD A LARGE COLLECTION OF OVER 150 JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS
Adam's
Feb. 14, 2021
Yoshimune Block Prints (2) [122802]
Est: $150 - $200
Two Japanese Woodblock prints by artist by Yoshimune Arai ( 1873-1945). Title of one Woodblock is, "Fishnet and Torchlight". Measures 10 3/8" x 7 1/2". Circa 1900 - 1945). The condition is very good. The colors are deep and not faded at all ,very nice.SMALL TEAR TOP RIGHT CORNER The other print may also be by Yoshimune, but there is no signature on the piece. It is very much in the same style and has "Made in Japan" on the reverse. Measures 8"x 10" with both upper corners torn off , easily fixed with matting. See photos for more details. SMALL TEAR TOP RIGHT CORNER . Date: 1930's Country (if not USA): Japan State: City: Provenance:
Holabird Western Americana
Oct. 29, 2020
Yoshimune Block Prints (2) (122802)
Est: $150 - $200
Two Japanese Woodblock prints by artist by Yoshimune Arai ( 1873-1945). Title of one Woodblock is, "Fishnet and Torchlight". Measures 10 3/8" x 7 1/2". Circa 1900 - 1945). The condition is very good. The colors are deep and not faded at all ,very nice. The other print may also be by Yoshimune, but there is no signature on the piece. It is very much in the same style and has "Made in Japan" on the reverse. Measures 8"x 10" with both upper corners torn off , easily fixed with matting. See photos for more details. Date: 1930's Country (if not USA): Japan State: City: Provenance:
Holabird Western Americana
Jul. 28, 2019
Yoshimune Arai (1873-1945) Japan, Woodblock Print
Est: $100 - $200
Overall: 17 x 13 3/4 in. Sight: 8 1/2 x 7 in. Artist verso. From the Famous Night Scene Series Published by Hasegawa 1900-1938. Arai Yoshimune was a Japanese woodblock artist producing shin-hanga ("New Prints") in the 20th century. He is famous for his romantic scenes along beaches and rivers.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jul. 28, 2019
Yoshimune Arai (1873-1945) Japan "Torii at Miyaji"
Est: $100 - $200
Overall: 12 x 10 in. Sight: 8 1/2 x 6 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
May. 02, 2019
TWO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS 1) "Oh-hashi Bridge at Night" by Shoda Koho (1875-1925). Framed. 2) "Fishing Boat" from the Night Scen...
Est: $200 - $400
TWO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS Two Hosoban 1) "Oh-hashi Bridge at Night" by Shoda Koho (1875-1925). Framed. 2) "Fishing Boat" from the Night Scene series by Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945). Framed.
Eldred's
Mar. 31, 2018
Japanese Woodblock Print Arai Yoshimune
Est: $120 - $150
Japanese Woodblock Print by Arai Yoshimune House by the Pond
Woodblock Prints World
Oct. 14, 2017
Yoshimune Arai Japanese Woodblock Fishnet & Torchlight
Est: $200 - $300
Japanese artist Yoshimune Arai (1873 - 1945) woodblock print Fishnet and Torchlight, signed and titled in pencil, framed. Measures 15 1/2" x 11 11 1/2".
Hughes Auctions
Sep. 23, 2017
Yoshimune Arai woodblock
Est: $100 - $200
Yoshimune Arai (Japanese 1863-1944)- ''Suma Beach''- woodblock in colors, published by Nishimoniya, slightly age and light toned, minor foxing. 8 7/8 x 14''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 25, 2017
Arai, Yoshimune 1873 - 1945 after Full Moon over the Beach of Suma
Est: -
Arai, Yoshimune 1873 - 1945 after Full Moon over the Beach of Suma Woodcut in colours, 10,5 x 16 cm, lo. ri. in the print inscribed in japanese, unframed.
Auktionshaus Stahl
Sep. 24, 2016
Full Moon over the Beach of Suma
Est: -
Arai Yoshimune 1873 - 1945 after Full Moon over the Beach of Suma Woodcut in colours, 10, 5 x 16 cm, lo. ri. in the print inscribed in japanese, unframed.
Auktionshaus Stahl
Apr. 18, 2016
Arai Yoshimune Japanese Woodblock
Est: $150 - $200
Arai Yoshimune Japanese Woodblock Arai Yoshimune (Japan 1873-1945) Title: "Pine Beach' Date: 1930's Dimension: 11"x 8" unframed Condition: Good condition Provenance: Private Estate
Kensington Estate Auctions
Sep. 10, 2015
YOSHIMUNE ARAI (Japanese, 1873-1945)
Est: $50 - $75
Two woodcut prints, 20th century; "Grand Mother and Grand Daughter" and one by unknown artist (unframed); 11 1/8" x 8 5/8" (sheet, larger)
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 13, 2015
Yoshimune Arai woodblock
Est: $80 - $150
Yoshimune Arai (Japanese 1873-1945)- ''Two Boats in Moonlight''- woodblock in colors, artist's red chop lower right in image, copyright by Nishinomiya Kosaku. 10 x 7 3/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts