Kaoru Kawano Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Kaoru Kawano Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 03, 2026
Kaoru Kawano "Gentle Breeze" Woodcut
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965), "Gentle Breeze", Woodcut Print in Colors, seal mark and singed in pencil lower left, ebonized wood frame. Image: 9.75" H x 14.75" W; frame: 16.75" H x 21.5" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a Park Slope Estate. Keywords: Ukiyo-e, Prints, Multiples, Sosaku Hanga Movement, Woodblock print, Figural, Figurative, Stylized figure, Printmaking, 20th Century School, Asian Artists, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Sep. 03, 2026
Kaoru Kawano "Young Girl with Birds in Her Hair"
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965), "Young Girl with Birds in Her Hair", Woodcut Print in Colors, seal mark and singed in pencil lower left, ebonized wood frame. Image: 7.5" H x 10.5" W; frame: 14.25" H x 17.5" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a Park Slope Estate. Keywords: Ukiyo-e, Prints, Multiples, Sosaku Hanga Movement, Woodblock print, Figural, Figurative, Stylized figure, Printmaking, 20th Century School, Asian Artists, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 30, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, "Girl with Fan"
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, "Girl with Fan". Overall Size: 17 x 11 1/4 in. Sight Size: 15 x 9 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 30, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, "Girl and Butterfly"
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, "Girl and Butterfly". Overall Size: 16 1/2 x 11 in. Sight Size: 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 30, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, "Child and Sparrow"
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, "Child and Sparrow". Overall Size: 16 3/4 x 11 in. Sight Size: 15 x 10 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 30, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, Girl with Butterflies and Flowers
Est: $200 - $300
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, Girl with Butterflies and Flowers. Overall Size: 18 3/4 x 14 in. Sight Size: 14 x 9 in. Kaoru Kawano was born in Otaru, Hokkaido in 1916, and studied at Kawabata art school in 1934. Because his earlier works showed such great promise, they were displayed at the Nihon Hanga Kyokai Exhibition (Japan Print Society) in 1944. He interrupted his print-making activities to join the army, but later was unfortunate to become a prisoner of war in Siberia. In 1949 he resumed exhibiting with Nihon Hanga Kyokai, and subsequently with Kokugakai in 1952. He moved to Tokyo in 1958, and participated in international competitions and solo exhibitions in New York, Seattle, Chicago, and elsewhere. His works are characterized by highly textured abstract representations of children.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 30, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, "Girl and Little Bird"
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print, "Girl and Little Bird". Kaoru Kawano was born in Otaru, Hokkaido in 1916, and studied at Kawabata art school in 1934. Because his earlier works showed such great promise, they were displayed at the Nihon Hanga Kyokai Exhibition (Japan Print Society) in 1944. He interrupted his print-making activities to join the army, but later was unfortunate to become a prisoner of war in Siberia. In 1949 he resumed exhibiting with Nihon Hanga Kyokai, and subsequently with Kokugakai in 1952. He moved to Tokyo in 1958, and participated in international competitions and solo exhibitions in New York, Seattle, Chicago, and elsewhere. His works are characterized by highly textured abstract representations of children. Overall Size: 19 x 14 in. Sight Size: 14 x 9 1/2 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 06, 2026
KAORU KAWANO (Japanese, 1916 - 1965). Dancing Figure, Sosaku-Hanga, woodblock print, Sight (as matted) 22.5 inches x 15.25 inches; frame: 30 x 22.5 inches
Est: $200 - $300
KAORU KAWANO Japanese, 1916 - 1965 woodblock print Mid-century Japanese woodblock print depicting a young kamuro (attendant to a courtesan) in a vibrant red kimono adorned with pine, plum blossom, and calligraphic motifs, set against a dark charcoal-grey ground. Pencil-titled in the lower margin "Dancing Figure (Kamuro)," numbered 58/300, and signed "Kaoru Kawano" in pencil; with the artist's red seal. Framed. Not examined out of frame.
Sloans & Kenyon
Aug. 04, 2026
Kaoru Kawano "Small Birds" Woodblock Print
Est: $75 - $150
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916â1965). Woodblock print on paper titled "Small Birds." Depicting a girl shrouded in black cloth with two small white birds perched along her arm and hand. With an iron red stamp seal along the lower left quadrant. Height: 20 1/2 in x width: 15 1/2 in x depth: 1 in.
Loon Estates
Aug. 04, 2026
Kaoru Kawano "Tree Girl with Woodpeckers" Print
Est: $75 - $150
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916â1965). Woodblock print on paper titled "Tree Girl with Woodpeckers." Depicting a young girl whose form is integrated into a silver colored tree. Featuring two woodpeckers with distinctive red caps perched along the "tree" near the girl's face. With an iron red stamp seal along the lower right quadrant. Height: 21 1/4 in x width: 15 1/2 in x depth: 3/4 in.
Loon Estates
Jul. 28, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965), "Buddha with Flower"
Est: $300 - $500
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) "Buddha with Flower" Woodblock print on paper From the edition of 300 Signed with the artist's red in chopmark lower right: Kaoru Kawano; signed in Japanese and titled on a label affixed to the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 13, 2026
ASIAN: Kaoru Kawano, etc., two contemporary prints, including: Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965), wood block print, “Girl and Ogi Fan”, depicting geisha with fan, pencil signature with chop mark top left, toning, ss:...
Est: $125 - $250
ASIAN: Kaoru Kawano, etc., two contemporary prints, including: Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965), wood block print, "Girl and Ogi Fan", depicting geisha with fan, pencil signature with chop mark top left, toning, ss: 14 ½" h. x 9 ½" w.; and indistinctly signed screenprint, "Mai", 1983, dark geometric shape with bright red and gradient grey accents, edition 9 of 35, pencil signed, dated, titled, and editioned in lower margin, labels verso, ss: 11 ¾" h. x 11 ¾" w.; neither examined out of frame.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jul. 07, 2026
Kaoru Kawano Woodblock Child in Garden
Est: $100 - $150
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965). Woodblock, Child in Garden. Artist's seal in lower right. 10" x 14 1/2" sight size, 14 1/4" x 18 3/4" with frame. Location: Bin 30
Willow Auction House
Jul. 04, 2026
Kawano, Kaoru: Gentle Breeze
Est: €200 - €250
Kaoru Kawano 1916 Hokkaido - 1965 Gentle Breeze Colored woodcut on paper; H 412 mm, W 575 mm; numbered ''44/50'' and with a Japanese character lower left; inscribed ''GENTLE BREEZE'' lower center; signed ''Kaoru Kawano'' lower right; red stamped within the image area lower right; verso artist's label ''self-printed self-carved Kaoru Kawano''
Peter Karbstein - Kunst und Auktionshaus
Jul. 04, 2026
Kawano, Kaoru: Nude (No. I)
Est: €200 - €250
Kaoru Kawano 1916 Hokkaido - 1965 Nude (No. I) Colored woodcut on paper; H 564 mm, W 292 mm; numbered ''20/200'' and with a Japanese character lower left; inscribed ''NUDE (No. I)'' lower center; signed ''Kaoru Kawano'' lower right; red-stamped and signed ''Kaoru Kawano'' within the image area, lower right; damaged
Peter Karbstein - Kunst und Auktionshaus
Jun. 20, 2026
Kaoru Kawano - Girl
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano - Girl. Woodblock print, hanging scroll, sealed, pencil signed, 22.5"h x 15.5"w.
Clars Auctions
Jun. 20, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) - Kannon
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) - Kannon. Woodblock print, signed and sealed, framed and glazed, 22"h x 14.5"w excluding the frame.
Clars Auctions
Jun. 18, 2026
Kaoru Kawano "Girl and Red Camellia" Woodcut
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965), "Girl and Red Camellia", Woodcut Print in Colors, artist's chop seal mark lower right, red lacquered frame. Image: 15" H x 9.25" W; frame: 21" H x 14.75" x 0.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Ukiyo-e, Prints, Multiples, Sosaku Hanga Movement, Woodblock print, Figural, Figurative, Stylized figure, Printmaking, 20th Century School, Asian Artists, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
May. 23, 2026
Lot of Two Woodblock Prints by Kaoru Kawano.
Est: $150 - $300
This lot contains two woodblock prints in color by Kaoru Kawano (Japan, 1916-1965). They are titled "Girl and Candle" and "Dream Girl with a Red Hood". Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: One is unframed, and shows signs of handling, such as minor creasing. Measurement(s): 16 1/2" x 11 1/4" and 19" x 13 1/2" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 23, 2026
Lot of Two Woodblock Prints by Kaoru Kawano.
Est: $150 - $300
This lot contains two woodblock prints in color by Kaoru Kawano (Japan, 1916-1965). They are titled "Girl in Shell" (signed in pencil) and "Dove and Girl". Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: Unframed, housed in mats. Good overall condition. Measurement(s): 14 1/2" x 9 3/4" (sights), 17 1/2" x 12 3/4" (mats). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 16, 2026
Kaoru Kawano - Girl and Doves
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano - Girl and Doves. Woodblock print, ink and color on paper, sealed, framed and glazed, 15.5"h x 10.5"w of image.
Clars Auctions
May. 03, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965) "Small Bird" Girl Holding White Bird Framed Woodblock Print
Est: $100 - $200
We offer affordable in-house shipping on all items. Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965) "Small Bird" Girl Holding White Bird Framed Woodblock Print Strikingly graphic and emotionally tender, this woodblock by Kaoru Kawano depicts a girl cradling a white bird in bold red and black, its simplified modernist form reflecting mid-century Japanese printmaking. Excellent condition. Age related wear. Art is 14 1/4" tall and 9" wide. Frame is 19" tall and 14" wide.
Crafted Auctions
May. 03, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965) "Woodpecker" Mid Century Framed Woodblock Print
Est: $100 - $200
We offer affordable in-house shipping on all items. Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965) "Woodpecker" Mid Century Framed Woodblock Print Boldly graphic and quietly expressive, this woodblock by Kaoru Kawano portrays a stylized figure with woodpeckers in rich black, red, and ochre tones, its simplified modernist form reflecting mid-century Japanese artistry. Excellent condition. Age related wear. Art is 14" tall and 8 1/2" wide. Frame is 19" tall and 14" wide.
Crafted Auctions
May. 03, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965) "Girl And Butterfly" Mid Century Framed Woodblock Print
Est: $100 - $200
We offer affordable in-house shipping on all items. Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965) "Girl And Butterfly" Mid Century Framed Woodblock Print Moody and modernist, this mid-century woodblock by Kaoru Kawano depicts a contemplative girl with butterfly in bold yellow and black, its textured lines reflecting expressive Japanese printmaking of the era. Excellent condition. Age related wear. Art is 10 1/4" tall and 7 1/4" wide. Frame is 16" tall and 12 1/2" wide.
Crafted Auctions
May. 02, 2026
"Woodpecker (B)", Woodblock by Kaoru Kawano.
Est: $100 - $200
Artist(s): Kaoru Kawano (Japan, 1916-1965). Medium: Woodblock print in colors. Signature(s): Pencil signed, titled, and numbered (121/200) in its lower margin. Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: Signs of toning to both the print and the matting. Signs of foxing to the print as well. Measurement(s): 23" x 16" (sight), 29" x 22" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 02, 2026
"Cross", Kaoru Kawano Woodblock Print.
Est: $100 - $200
Artist(s): Kaoru Kawano (Japan, 1916-1965). Medium: Woodblock in colors. Signature(s): Pencil signed, titled, and numbered in its lower margin. Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: Signs of toning, but is otherwise in good overall condition. Measurement(s): 23" x 16" (sight), 28 1/2" x 21 1/2" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Apr. 30, 2026
KAORU KAWANO (Japan, 1916-1965), Quiet Couple (Mandarin Ducks)., Woodblock print, oban yoko-e, 8" x 13" sight. Framed 14" x 19.5".
Est: $200 - $300
KAORU KAWANO Japan, 1916-1965 Quiet Couple (Mandarin Ducks). Seal marked lower right.
Eldred's
Apr. 29, 2026
Flowers Woodcut by Kaoru Kawano
Est: $100 - $150
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965). Woodblock in color, with pair of buds reaching into black background. 9" x 14.5" (sight), 14" x 20" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Apr. 23, 2026
KAWANO KAORU (JAPANESE, 1916-1965) "CAMELLIA (C)" MODERN WOODBLOCK PRINT
Est: $80 - $120
KAWANO KAORU (JAPANESE, 1916-1965) "CAMELLIA (C)" MODERN WOODBLOCK PRINT, possibly "Little Girl Camellia", depicting a girl in a kimono standing with one arm turned out, pencil signed in the lower right corner "Kaoru Kawano", along with a seal to the lower left. Housed under glass in modern frame. Circa 1950. 18" x 12" sight, 26 5/8" x 19 3/8" OA.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Apr. 19, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print. Overall Size: 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. Sight Size: 10 x 15 in. Kaoru Kawano was born in Otaru, Hokkaido in 1916, and studied at Kawabata art school in 1934. Because his earlier works showed such great promise, they were displayed at the Nihon Hanga Kyokai Exhibition (Japan Print Society) in 1944. He interrupted his print-making activities to join the army, but later was unfortunate to become a prisoner of war in Siberia. In 1949 he resumed exhibiting with Nihon Hanga Kyokai, and subsequently with Kokugakai in 1952. He moved to Tokyo in 1958, and participated in international competitions and solo exhibitions in New York, Seattle, Chicago, and elsewhere. His works are characterized by highly textured abstract representations of children.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Apr. 19, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print
Est: $100 - $200
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Japanese, Woodblock Print. Overall Size: 20 x 17 in. Sight Size: 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. Kaoru Kawano was born in Otaru, Hokkaido in 1916, and studied at Kawabata art school in 1934. Because his earlier works showed such great promise, they were displayed at the Nihon Hanga Kyokai Exhibition (Japan Print Society) in 1944. He interrupted his print-making activities to join the army, but later was unfortunate to become a prisoner of war in Siberia. In 1949 he resumed exhibiting with Nihon Hanga Kyokai, and subsequently with Kokugakai in 1952. He moved to Tokyo in 1958, and participated in international competitions and solo exhibitions in New York, Seattle, Chicago, and elsewhere. His works are characterized by highly textured abstract representations of children.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 23, 2026
KAORU KAWANO (Japanese 1916-1965), 'Girl with Bird' woodblock prints, signed with seal lower right of sheet, plate 37 x 23 cm.
Est: $40 - $80
KAORU KAWANO (Japanese 1916-1965), 'Girl with Bird' woodblock prints, signed with seal lower right of sheet, plate 37 x 23 cm.
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Mar. 23, 2026
KAORU KAWANO (Japanese 1916-1965) x 2, 'Girl with Bird' and 'Kitten', woodblock prints, signed with seal lower right of sheet, plat
Est: $40 - $80
KAORU KAWANO (Japanese 1916-1965) x 2, 'Girl with Bird' and 'Kitten', woodblock prints, signed with seal lower right of sheet, plate 14.5 x 11 cm. (2)
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Mar. 22, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) Love Birds
Est: $100 - $150
Color woodblock print, stamped lower right, image size 5 7/8" x 4 3/8", overall frame size 12" x 9". Provenance: From a Lincoln, Massachusetts estate.
Peterborough Auctions
Mar. 10, 2026
KAORU KAWANO (JAPANESE, 1916-1965) - GIRL WITH BIRDS, WOODCUT.
Est: $200 - $400
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965) - Girl with Birds, Woodcut. Signed (pencil). 38x25.5cm.
Pasarel
Mar. 04, 2026
Kaoru Kawano 1950s color woodcut Woodpeckers
Est: $150 - $300
Kawano, Kaoru (Japanese, 1916-1965), Woodpeckers, 1950's, color woodblock, 15 x 9.25 inches, pencil signed and red seal lower right, stamped with a circular seal on reverse and stamped made in Japan
Concept Art Gallery
Mar. 04, 2026
Kaoru Kawano 1950s color woodcut Gentle Breeze
Est: $125 - $250
Kawano, Kaoru (Japanese, 1916-1965), Gentle Breeze, 1950's, color woodblock, 10 x 15 inches, pencil signed and red seal lower left, unframed
Concept Art Gallery
Feb. 21, 2026
Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965) - Child and Sparrow
Est: $100 - $200
Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965) - Child and Sparrow. Woodblock print, framed, 14.5"h x 9.75"w.
Clars Auctions
Feb. 17, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese 1916-1965), Two Kittens, Woodblock Print, Loose in Frame, Frame: 16 1/2 x 21 3/4 in. (41.9 x 55.2 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese 1916-1965), Two Kittens, Woodblock Print, Loose in Frame,
Weschler's
Feb. 17, 2026
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese 1916-1965), Three Eyes, Woodblock Print, Frame: 16 1/2 x 21 3/4 in. (41.9 x 55.2 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
Kaoru Kawano (Japanese 1916-1965), Three Eyes, Woodblock Print,
Weschler's
Feb. 05, 2026
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print "Girl with Mask"
Est: $50 - $500
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print "Girl with Mask" Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Print "Girl with Mask" Used condition, wear, worn. Sight: 9 3/4"h x 14 1/2"w Frame: 15 7/8"h x 20 1/4"w
Nye & Company
Jan. 31, 2026
Kawano Kaoru (1916-1965) Wood Block Print
Est: -
Japanese print depicting a doll in red kimono. Frame has damage present. Measures approximately 21in x 17in. Image Measures Approximately 14.75in x 9.75in. Nr12745 jg
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Jan. 08, 2026
KAORU KAWANO, Japan (1916 - 1965), Madonna & Child (c.1950), woodblock print (AF), 38 x 25 cm; frame: 58.5 x 46 cm
Est: $300 - $500
KAORU KAWANO Japan, (1916 - 1965) Madonna & Child (c.1950) woodblock print (AF) stamp lower right
Lawsons
Jan. 08, 2026
KAORU KAWANO, Japan (1916 - 1965), Tree Girl & Woodpeckers (c.1950), woodblock print (AF), 38 x 25cm
Est: $300 - $500
KAORU KAWANO Japan, (1916 - 1965) Tree Girl & Woodpeckers (c.1950) woodblock print (AF) stamp lower right
Lawsons
Jan. 08, 2026
KAORU KAWANO, Japan (1916 - 1965), Dream Girl With Red Hood (c.1950), woodblock print (AF), 38 x 25cm
Est: $300 - $500
KAORU KAWANO Japan, (1916 - 1965) Dream Girl With Red Hood (c.1950) woodblock print (AF) stamp upper right
Lawsons
Jan. 08, 2026
KAORU KAWANO, Japan (1916 - 1965), Red Camelia (c.1950), woodblock print (AF), 38 x 25cm
Est: $300 - $500
KAORU KAWANO Japan, (1916 - 1965) Red Camelia (c.1950) woodblock print (AF) stamp lower right
Lawsons
Jan. 08, 2026
KAORU KAWANO, Japan (1916 - 1965), Girl With A Fan (c.1950), woodblock print (AF), 38 x 25cm
Est: $300 - $500
KAORU KAWANO Japan, (1916 - 1965) Girl With A Fan (c.1950) woodblock print (AF) stamp lower left
Lawsons
Jan. 07, 2026
KAORU KAWANO, Japan (1916 - 1965), Little Flora - Shibaraku, woodblock print, 37.5 x 24.5 cm. (14.7 x 9.6 in.), frame: 63 x 47 x 4 cm. (24.8 x 18.5 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $100 - $200
KAORU KAWANO Japan, (1916 - 1965) Little Flora - Shibaraku woodblock print signed lower right: Kaoru Kawano
Lawsons