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

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. Usually made of wood, the gunbai is traditional equipment for military leaders, who used ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

"Iwamigata Daiemon" Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo
"Iwamigata Daiemon" Japanese Wood Block of a Sumo

"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 the popular artist Utagawa Kunisada in the 1840's.

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1840s Edo Portrait Prints

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Woodcut

Japanese Sumo Wrestlers
Japanese Sumo Wrestlers

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 (緋縅),“Crimson Threat”, and to the left is Iwatoyama (岩戸山), “Mt. Iwato”, and at far ...

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1830s Edo Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940
Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940

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. Perfectly aged original old rich surface color patina. Finely hand carved in a very ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Wrestling Sumo for Charity
Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Wrestling Sumo for Charity

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Wrestling Sumo for Charity

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Japanese art or print collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece once framed.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

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

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 on handmade Awagami Japanese paper by the artist.

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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 Sumo Match Shiranui vs Jimmaku
Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Sumo Match Shiranui vs Jimmaku

Tokoyuni III Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Sumo Match Shiranui vs Jimmaku

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Japanese art or print collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece once framed.

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

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

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Japanese art or print collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece once framed.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kunisada ‘Toyokuni III’ Sumo Woodblock Print
Utagawa Kunisada ‘Toyokuni III’ Sumo Woodblock Print

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 Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865). Set in an ebonized wood frame with a mus...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Art

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Japanese Bronze Sculpture Sumo Referee
Japanese Bronze Sculpture Sumo Referee

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 performing the opening rites of Sumo. High quality rendering which combines the emodern...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

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

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

By Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Located in London, GB

Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) Title: Shimura Masazo Katsutoyo Series: Heroes of the Grand Pacification Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi Date: c. 1848-1849 Dimensions: 24.8 x 3...

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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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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.