With only 14 completed designs, all Goyo prints are intrinsically scarce. Non-bijin subjects (landscapes, still life) tend toward the lower end of his market but remain far above typical shin-hanga prices. Christie's estimated his "Mount Ibuki in Snow" at $5,000–$10,000 in early 2026.
"Two Ducks in a Lilypond, Taishô period, dated 1920" is a [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) nature study by Hashiguchi Goyo, created during the Taisho period. This work belongs to the [kacho-e](/glossary/kacho-e) (bird-and-flower) tradition, one of the most celebrated genres in Japanese art.
Hashiguchi Goyo brings characteristic sensitivity to this naturalistic subject, combining precise observation with poetic atmosphere. The composition balances the living subjects with their environment, creating a scene that feels both scientifically accurate and emotionally resonant.
The technical execution reveals the sophisticated printmaking tradition behind this image — from the precise registration of multiple color blocks to the subtle gradations that give depth and luminosity to the natural subjects.
This print represents Hashiguchi Goyo's contribution to the shin-hanga tradition during the Taisho period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Two Ducks in a Lilypond, Taishô period, dated 1920 (9th Year of the Taishô Era) was created by Hashiguchi Goyo (橋口五葉) in Taishô period, 1912-1926.
Two Ducks in a Lilypond, Taishô period, dated 1920 (9th Year of the Taishô Era) was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (Taishô period, 1912-1926).
Two Ducks in a Lilypond, Taishô period, dated 1920 (9th Year of the Taishô Era) depicts birds & flowers, rivers & lakes, and animals.
