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Title |
"Egret in Storm under Willow" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via New York contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/4 x 13 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; visible woodgrain to grey background;
"gauffrage" to egret and diagonal streaks of falling rain; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins (note "kento marks" right edge,
bottom/right corner). (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-14.9 and cat# 58, pg 139. |
Comments |
A wonderful Koson white egret image. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased
business in 1923). An original painting is known for this design. |
Item # |
BG-625 |
Price |
$950 (Reserved/LS) |
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