JG Auction

23/09/2026

In the darkness of night, the legendary bandit leader, Chouhan Kumasaka attacks young Ushiwakamaru who turns the tables on him.
Dramatic structure and use of triptych was Kuniyoshi’s speciality field.
In this print, Ushiwakamaru is attacked by group of mountain bandits led by Chouhan Kumasaka. However, Ushiwakamaru had been trained by the great Tengu, and so they coud not stand a chance against him.
Chouhan’s men are defeated by the young Ushiwakamaru and his associates. At last, Chouhan himself attacks Ushiwakamaru with his naginata but he is cut into two.
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The print is available at our next live auction.

Lot 43:
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)
Title: Night Attack on the Ohaka Inn

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”Fine Japanese Art and Antiques Autumn Sale”
300 lots | Saturday, 10th October | 1:00 pm BST

21/09/2026

03/09/2026

In this video, we explain how we operate our online auction, as well as making payment for the item.

After the auction, invoices and payment link are sent via email.
Once the payment is confirmed, shipping of the item will start take place. Please note that the payment deadline is 10 working days after the date of the auction.

We wish you the best of luck with your bids.

31/07/2026

Ohara Koson was one of the leading artists of 20th-century kachō-ga, Japanese prints depicting birds and flowers.
His early works are known for their restrained colours, quiet elegance, and carefully observed detail. In this print, an eagle spreads its wings from a tree branch, poised to descend upon its prey below.
Koson renders the bird’s form and feathers with remarkable precision, balancing naturalism with a strong sense of movement.
This print is now available in our timed auction, which also features a wide selection of shin-hanga prints.
Explore the catalogue and place your bid at JGAuction.com.
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◆ Timed Auction Now Open
Bidding closes Saturday, 1 August 2026, 3:00 PM BST

◆ Highlight Item
Artist: Ohara Koson (1877–1945)
Title: Eagle with Outspread Wings
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30/07/2026

Before they became allies, they fought as enemies.
This print comes from Kuniyoshi’s celebrated 1827 series One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Suikoden, based on the Chinese tale of 108 heroic outlaws.
Li Ying and Mu Hong are shown fighting Lu Junyi, who remains outside the frame and would later join their band. Li Ying glares with rage, while Mu Hong draws his sword, revealing a dragon amid waves tattooed across his back.
Now available in our timed auction, offering a second chance to bid on selected works from our Summer Sale.
Explore the catalogue and place your bid at JGAuction.com.

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◆ Timed Auction “Fine Japanese Art”
Bidding closes Saturday, 1 August 2026, 3:00 PM BST

◆ Highlight Items
Lot 45
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)
Title: Striking Hawk Li Ying and Unrestrained Mu Hong
Series: One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Suikoden
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29/07/2026

A second chance to bid on selected works from our Summer Sale.
Our new timed auction is live and will close on Saturday, 1 August at 3:00 PM BST.
The sale features important Japanese swords, including blades certified Jūyō Tōken and Tokubetsu Hozon by the NBTHK, alongside ukiyo-e, shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga prints, netsuke, inrō, lacquerware, hanging scrolls and more.
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◆ Timed Auction “Fine Japanese Art”
Bidding closes Saturday, 1 August 2026, 3:00 PM BST

◆ Highlight Items
Lot 56
Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1865)
Title: Actor Kataoka Nizaemon II as Nango Rikimaru

Lot 2
Shintō Katana signed by Hizen koku Dewa no Kami Yukihiro
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

Lot 143
19th-century Wooden Netsuke

Lot 145
Wooden inro with the design of a Dutch sailing boat

25/07/2026

Our “Fine Japanese Art” live auction takes place today at 1:00 PM BST.
Explore 300 lots, including Japanese swords, kabuto, tsuba, netsuke, ukiyo-e and shin-hanga prints, ceramics, original anime production cels, anime posters, and more.
The catalogue is available now. Register to bid or leave an absentee bid at JGAuction.com.

◆ Live Auction Today
“Fine Japanese Art”
300 lots | Saturday, 25 July | 1:00 PM BST
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◆ Highlight Items
Lot 272
Artist: Hiroshige I Utagawa (1797-1858)
Title: Sunrise on New Year's Day at the Musashiya Restaurant in Susaki

Lot 4
Kotō Katana Mumei, attributed to Den Osafune Kagemitsu

Lot 18
Iron Russet-Finished Sixty-Two-Plate Ridged Helmet (Suji Kabuto)

Lot 148
Japanese Cloisonné Box with Floral Motif