Title |
"Swallow Over the Wave" (given name) |
Date |
Undated, likely c1920's/early30's (believed to be pre-earthquake (1923), as NOT found in 1936 Watanabe Catalogue). |
Provenance |
Obtained from the Estate of Robert O. Muller--world famous collector and dealer whose collection of prints were showcased in "The New Wave" book. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Believed to be Watanabe Shozaburo (a previously sold copy was found in "Watanabe style" folder). |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/8 x 13 1/2 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; deeply "gauffraged" wave-tips; over-splashed white "gofun" to waves; crisp lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Clean backside. (No flaws noted--flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-28.8 (undated); NOT found in 1936 Watanabe Catalogue) |
Comments |
Flawless condition, great image--a technical masterpiece. Believed pre-1923 earthquake. |
Item # |
BG-466 (cf-d04) |
Price |
$1100 (Sold) |