Toshi Yoshida -- "Autumn" (#6)

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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 19 5/8.)
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; nicely detailed carving.
Condition Appears Excellent.
Bright/fresh colors. (Few scattered spots to 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-06
Price (Bi-Weekly Special $349)
Not Available
(was $400/$440, Reg $550)