Title |
"Autumn" ("Momiji no Yasuragi" translates as "Serenity of Red Maple") |
Date |
1982 |
Series |
Franklin Mint's "Birds of the Seasons" series. |
Publisher |
Yoshida Family Studio--Commissioned by the Franklin Mint. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Pencil-signed (in Japanese "kanji") signature--reads "Yoshida Toshi." |
Image Size |
Unusually Large--image 11 3/4 x 19 5/8 ("double-oban"). (Teak frame 18 3/4 x 26 5/8.) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Appears Excellent. Bright/fresh colors. (Light spotting to upper matting.)
(Not examined outside of frame--likely top-hinged.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Gorgeous oversized image of a bird perched atop a brilliantly colored red Japanese maple.
Nicely framed in round-cornered Japanese style (some wear). |
Item # |
AM-05 |
Price |
$575 (Reserved/BM) |