Artist |
KOSON (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Chrysanthemums and Running Water" ("Kikura ni Ryusui") |
Date |
1931 (early pre-War printing). |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Army serviceman
Col.Tom Y. Horton stationed in Tokyo 1946-47. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "E-seal" (used only 1932-42). |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage"
(embossing) to water and flowers; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
Condition |
Good++. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Scattered light creases; difficult to see surface scratches; light toning.)
No prior mounts. |
Reference/Illus |
Blair's 1930 "Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #178; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias"
pl. #S-43.5. |
Comments |
Stylistic design, set against a jet-black background.
Seldom seen. Watanabe "E-seal" used only 1932-42. |
Item # |
BH-13 |
Price |
$650 (Sold/NK) |