KOSON -- "Swallow Over the Wave" (#3)

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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)