Title |
"Scops Owl Under Crescent Moon" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 (PRE-1923 earthquake) |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 3/4 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; nicely visible woodgrain entire background; the
crescent moon's edges, owl, and ginko leaves raised in "gauffrage"; "burnishing" to owl's black eyes;
sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins (note "kento marks" right edge,
bottom right). (Flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-20.2 and cat# 80. |
Comments |
A delightful image of a little scops owl perched on a ginko tree beneath a thin crescent moon. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased
business in 1923). A very RARE print. (Original Koson painting known for this print.) |
Item # |
BG-824 |
Price |
$1250 (Reserved--KL) |