Title |
"Sparrow on Blue Hydrangea" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection prior to his death (via Conneticut contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/4 x 13 1/2 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Wonderfully executed "bokashi" shading to hydrangea's leaves and flowers, bird, and sky area; visible woodgrain to grey background; extremely fine detailing. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Excellent colors. Clean backside; full original margins. (Faint scattered foxing (less than appears)--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-33.13 and Cat# 52. |
Comments |
A charming, colorful image, discribed as "one of Koson's most successful compositions ....the design proportions are superb." PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya ceased business in 1923). |
Item # |
BG-347 |
Price |
$875 (Reserved) |