$1,000–$8,000. Common fish prints: $1,000–$2,500. Key value factors: The 'Great Japanese Fish' series is his signature work and most collected. Individual fish prints vary in desirability. Complete sets are rare.
The Mahaze (マハゼ; Acanthogobius flavimanus) is a common goby found in the estuaries, tidal flats, and rivers of Japan — a small but culturally significant fish associated with Tokyo Bay and the autumn goby-fishing season. Catching mahaze with a hand-held bamboo rod from Tokyo's bridges and waterways was a beloved urban leisure activity in the Edo and Meiji periods, giving the humble fish a nostalgic resonance in Japanese culture. Bakufu's rendering honors the species with the same care he devoted to Japan's most celebrated fish.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Mahaze — マハゼ was created by Ohno Bakufu (大野麦風).
Mahaze — マハゼ depicts fish, rivers & lakes, and still life.
