Japanese Sumo Art

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Late 19th-Early 20th Century Sumo Referee's Fan ‘Gunbai’, Japan

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H 17 in W 9 in D 1 in

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Sumo Referee's Fan ‘Gunbai’, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century sumo referee's fan ‘gunbai’, Japan Gunbai have a long history

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)"Iwamigata Daiemon" Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo, 1840's

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H 22.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.5 in

"Iwamigata Daiemon" Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Houston, TX

Intricate Japanese woodblock print of the sumo wrestler Iwamigata Daiemon in his street clothes by

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1840s Edo Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Japanese Sumo Wrestlers

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H 10.56 in W 15.48 in

Japanese Sumo Wrestlers

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Burbank, CA

Two wrestlers square off in the round sumo ring. The name of the wrestler to the right is Hiodoshi

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1830s Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940

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H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.25 in

Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940

Located in Rochester, NY

A Japanese wood carving of a sumo wrestler wearing the traditional "fundoshi" loin cloth garment

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Jean-Michel VogeSumo Wrestler, Tokyo, Japan, Edition 1/5, Signed Photograph, on Japanese Paper, 2009

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H 23.5 in W 16.5 in

Sumo Wrestler, Tokyo, Japan, Edition 1/5, Signed Photograph, on Japanese Paper

By Jean-Michel Voge

Located in New york, NY

Sumo, Tokyo, 2009 by Jean-Michel (JM) Voge is a contemporary color photograph 23.5" x 16.5" printed

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Archival Ink, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Archival Pig...

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Wrestling Sumo for Charity

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H 12 in W 21.75 in D 0.15 in

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Wrestling Sumo for Charity

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Studio City, CA

(AKA Utagawa Kunisada 1786-1864 and here referred to as "Ichiyusai") titled "Japanese Wrestling Sumo

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)"Hibikinada Gorokichi" Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo, 1840's

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H 22.25 in W 16.25 in D 0.5 in

"Hibikinada Gorokichi" Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Houston, TX

Intricate Japanese woodblock print of the sumo wrestler Hibikinada Gorokichi by the popular artist

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1840s Edo Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Sumo Match Shiranui vs Jimmaku

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H 13.75 in W 19 in D 0.15 in

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Sumo Match Shiranui vs Jimmaku

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Studio City, CA

a great addition to any Japanese art or print collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Dohyo-Iri Sumo Entering the Ring

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H 13.75 in W 22.25 in D 0.15 in

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Dohyo-Iri Sumo Entering the Ring

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Studio City, CA

Japanese art or print collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece once framed. Mat dimensions

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Kagami-ishi Sukeroku Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo, 1840's

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H 22.25 in W 16.25 in D 0.5 in

Kagami-ishi Sukeroku Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Houston, TX

Intricate Japanese woodblock print of the sumo wrestler Kagami-ishi Sukeroku by the popular artist

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1840s Edo Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada ‘Toyokuni III’ Sumo Woodblock Print

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H 22 in W 16 in D 1 in

Utagawa Kunisada ‘Toyokuni III’ Sumo Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Unique Japanese woodblock print of sumo wrestler Kuroiwa Jutaro by one of Japan's famous artists

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Art

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Japanese Bronze Sculpture Sumo Referee

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H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in

Japanese Bronze Sculpture Sumo Referee

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bronze Sculpture of a Sumo Referee with moulded plinth. The figure is dressed in formal attire

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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Utagawa KuniyoshiKuniyoshi, Sumo, Samurai, Edo Period, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, c. 1848-1849

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H 14.38 in W 9.77 in D 0.04 in

Kuniyoshi, Sumo, Samurai, Edo Period, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e

By Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Located in London, GB

Kuniyoshi's series 'Heroes of the Grand Pacification' shows the warrior Shimura Masazo Katsutoyo as a sumo

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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

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Japanese Sumo Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of japanese sumo art you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the modern style, while we also have 10 modern versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of japanese sumo art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a choice in our collection of japanese sumo art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, gray, beige, red and more. Creating an object in our assortment of japanese sumo art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by HIRO ANDO, Jean-Michel Voge, RYOKO WATANABE, Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) and CHIKANOBU, Yoshu are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and organic material can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Japanese Sumo Art?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of japanese sumo art in our inventory may begin at $200 and can go as high as $100,194, while the average can fetch as much as $5,949.