Fritz Capelari (Austrian, 1884-1950), Umbrellas, 1915, woodblock print, 11-1/4 x 8-1/4 in. (28.6 x 21.0 cm) (sheet, chūban); With the artist’s red ink seal; and dated: FC / Tokyo 1915; Estimate: $5,000-$7,000; Modern Influences: Japanese Woodblock Prints From The Nelkin Collection Showcase Auction; Courtesy Heritage Auctions 

Heritage Auctions Showcase Auction #15250
Modern Influences: Japanese Woodblock Prints From The Nelkin Collection
Live Auction: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 10am (CT)
2801 W. Airport Freeway, Dallas, TX 75261

To honor and extend the legacy of Ms. Ruth Nelkin’s distinguished Japanese print collection, Heritage Auctions’ Asian Art Department is proud to present a curated selection of 20th century prints. This auction features works by renowned Japanese printmakers such as Saito Kiyoshi, Sekino Jun’ichirô, Kitaoka Fumio, and also those celebrated Western artists who focused on using Japanese woodblock techniques to portray Asian culture and scenes, such as Lilian Miller, Bertha Lum, and Elizabeth Keith, alongside highlights from the emerging sosaku-hanga (creative prints) movement, which blends modernist expression with traditional Japanese themes.

Reflecting Ms. Nelkin’s broad interest beyond classical ukiyo-e and shin-hanga, the collection in this sale spans a diverse range of printmaking techniques—including woodblock, lithograph, etching, and stencil. They invite you to explore this unique sale and discover the perfect addition to your collection!

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