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Original 20th-century Japanese, Chinese, and Asian-themed prints from circa the 1920s through the 1950s

These beautiful vintage prints are mainly from various, mostly unidentified sources

Please click on the thumbnail images below for an enlarged view of the print.
The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual vintage prints. It's meant to deter image theft.


Vanity, peacock and cherry blossoms vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #1

Vanity

by Chang Shu-Chi

[peacock and cherry blossoms]

Size of paper: approximately 12 5/8 x 17 3/4 inches

Note: the entire sheet is too large to scan, so not all of the margins are shown in enlargement

$25
Messengers of Peacevintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #2

Messengers of Peace

by Chang Shu-Chi

[doves and pretty flowers]

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 22 inches

Note: the entire sheet is too large to scan, so not all of the margins are shown in enlargement

Some edge/corner wear and minor rumpling in margins. Image area is fine. The dark area at top is just a shadow on the scanner.

$25
Where is Mother? Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #3

Where is Mother?

by Chang Shu-Chi

[rooster with two chicks]

Size of paper: approximately 12 5/8 x 17 3/4 inches

Note: the entire sheet is too large to scan, so not all of the margins are shown in enlargement

$25
[crow or raven on fruit treee branch] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #4

[crow or raven on fruit tree branch]

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 22 1/2 inches
background is a light gold metallic color, difficult to capture on photo/scan

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some rumpling, finger smudge upper right

$20
[two geese] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #5

[two geese]

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 22 1/2 inches
background is a light gold metallic color, difficult to capture on photo/scan

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some rumpling, darkening in upper part of image

$20
[four puppies playing in snow, bamboo]
 vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #6

[four puppies playing in snow, bamboo]

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 22 1/2 inches
background is a light gold metallic color, difficult to capture on photo/scan

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling, short tear upper right margin

$25
[heron and reeds] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #7

[heron and reeds]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling, short tear upper right margin

$20
[bird with snow coming down] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #8

[bird with snow coming down]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$20
[bird on bamboo branch] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #9

[bird on bamboo branch, snow]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling, short tear upper right margin

$20
[spider plant] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #10

[spider plant]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$20
[bamboo] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #11

[bamboo]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling, short tear upper right margin

$20
[jagged peaks, house, trees]
 vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #12

[jagged peaks, house, trees]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling, short tear upper right margin

$20
[river scene with fisherman, large red characters] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #13

[river scene with fisherman, large red characters]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$30
[fisherman on boat, waterfall]

 vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #14

[fisherman on boat, waterfall]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$30
[man climbing with walking stick on trail, rice paddies below]
 vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #15

[man climbing with walking stick on trail, rice paddies below]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$30
[drizzly fall scene, house, stream, umbrella] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #16

[drizzly fall scene, house, stream, umbrella]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$30
[snowy winter scene, river, man with pack horse] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #17

[snowy winter scene, river, man with pack horse]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$30
[spring scene with cherry blossoms, river crossing bridge]vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #18

[spring scene with cherry blossoms, river crossing bridge]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$30
[spring scene with Mt. Fuji, blossoms, pack horse crossing river] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #19

[spring scene with Mt. Fuji, blossoms, pack horse crossing river]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$40
[mountain, trees, boat, bridge] vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #20

[mountain, trees, boat, bridge]

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches

(probably from a large 1982 calendar)

Some minor rumpling

$20
1957 Penn Chinese Flowers Mustard Seed Garden vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #21

DR 302
Chinese Flowers from 'The Mustard Seed Garden' Series I

Size of paper: approximately 18 x 14 inches
Note: print is too large to scan entirely, so portions of margins are not shown, but are present

1957 Penn Prints, N.Y.

Some minor rumpling

$15
1957 Penn Chinese Flowers Mustard Seed Garden vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #22

DR 303
Chinese Flowers from 'The Mustard Seed Garden' Series II

Size of paper: approximately 18 x 14 inches
Note: print is too large to scan entirely, so portions of margins are not shown, but are present

1957 Penn Prints, N.Y.

Some minor rumpling

$15
1957 Penn Chinese Flowers Mustard Seed Garden vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #23

DR 304
Chinese Flowers from 'The Mustard Seed Garden' Series III

Size of paper: approximately 18 x 14 inches
Note: print is too large to scan entirely, so portions of margins are not shown, but are present

1957 Penn Prints, N.Y.

Some minor rumpling, slight crease upper right margin

$15
1957 Penn Chinese Flowers Mustard Seed Garden vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #24

DR 305
Chinese Flowers from 'The Mustard Seed Garden' Series IV

Size of paper: approximately 18 x 14 inches
Note: print is too large to scan entirely, so portions of margins are not shown, but are present

1957 Penn Prints, N.Y.

Some minor rumpling

$15
First Flight

by Lin Fu-Yangvintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #25

First Flight

by Lin Fu-Yang

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 11 inches (paper mat)

Some minor spots on outer mat

$20
Summertimeby Lin Fu-Yangvintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #26

Summertime

by Lin Fu-Yang

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 11 inches (paper mat)

Some spots on outer paper mat

$20
Homeward Journey by Lin Fu-Yangvintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #27

Homeward Journey

by Lin Fu-Yang

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 11 inches (paper mat)

very faint ink mark top center on mat and image

$15
Summertimeby Lin Fu-Yangvintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #28

Glazed Pagoda
Western Hills, Peking

(stamped on back of print)

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 11 inches

slight handling/edge/corner wear

$20
Scenic Pavilion
Summer Palace, Peking vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #29

Scenic Pavilion
Summer Palace, Peking

(stamped on back of print)

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 11 inches

slight handling/edge/corner wear

$20
Pehai Park, Peking vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #30

Pehai Park, Peking

(stamped on back of print)

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 11 inches

slight handling/edge/corner wear

$20
Imperial Watchtower
Forbidden City Peking

(vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #31

Imperial Watchtower
Forbidden City, Peking

(stamped on back of print)

Size of paper: approximately 14 x 11 inches

slight handling/edge/corner wear

$20
Spring Season

by Ling Fu-Yang

(vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #32

Spring Season

by Ling Fu-Yang

Size of paper: approximately 7 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches (in a cardstock mat)

slight handling/edge/corner wear, light smudge in margin

$20
Autumn Season

by Ling Fu-Yang

(vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #33

Autumn Season

by Ling Fu-Yang

Size of paper: approximately 7 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches (in a cardstock mat)

slight handling/edge/corner wear, lightage toning in margin

$20
Autumn Birches

by Chang Shu-Chi

(vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #34

Autumn Birches

by Chang Shu-Chi

(written in pencil under paper mat opening)

Size of paper: approximately 10 x 15 inches (in a paper and cardstock mat)

slight handling/edge/corner wear, ligh tage toning in margin

$25
Crab Apple Blossoms

by Chang Shu-Chi

(vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #35

Crab Apple Blossoms

by Chang Shu-Chi

(written in pencil under paper mat opening)

Size of paper: approximately 10 x 15 inches (in a paper and cardstock mat)

slight handling/edge/corner wear, light age toning in margin

$25
[Chinese shoe maker]
(vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #36A

[Chinese shoe maker]

Size of paper: approximately 10 x 13 inches

1957 Penn Prints, N.Y.

slight handling/edge/corner wear, spot in top margin

$10
[Chinese shoe maker]


(vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #36B

[Chinese shoe maker]

Size of paper: approximately 10 x 13 inches

1957 Penn Prints, N.Y.

slight handling/edge/corner wear, spot in top margin

$10
Chinese Dancer

by Roy Grossman(vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #37

Chinese Dancer

by Roy Grossman

Size of paper: approximately 11 7/8 x 15 1/2 inches

L.A. Pub. Co. (probably circa 1920s-1930s)

edge/corner wear, light crackling on right side

$20
Chinese woman playing pipa lute (vintage Japanese, Chinese, Asian-themed print
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REF #38

[Chinese woman playing pipa (chinese lute)]

by Theodore Jackman

Size of paper: approximately 13 3/4 x 16 inches

L.A. Pub. Co. (probably circa 1920s-1930s)

paper damage on left and right side, spots upper left corner

$20
         

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