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| Title |
"Crows in Flight" |
| Date |
Pre-1936 (in 1936 Watanabe Catalogue). |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Pre-1936, never bears publisher's "seal." |
| Image Size |
6 5/8 x 14 7/8 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; lightly "gauffraged" (embossed) outline of moon; very detailed carving; crisp lines. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Very strong colors. Clean front and verso. (Slight narrow discoloration left bottom edge; tiny spot bottom center--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-5.2 and catalogue #151, p148; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #536. |
| Comments |
A striking image of two jungle crows boldly set against a full moon. Rarely seen. |
| Item # |
BG-293 |
| Price |
$975 (Sold) |
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