Artist |
SEICHO (1859-1944; active c1930) (sometimes attributed to Seicho Hasegawa, 1916-2004) |
Title |
"Striped Kitten" (given name) |
Date |
ca1930's (known purchased 1946-57) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Air Force serviceman
John Kinney stationed in Tokyo 1946-57. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Adachi (Tokyo, 1926-present) Red "Adachi" seal lower/right margin. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black signature "Seicho." Red seal "Seicho." |
Image Size |
12 1/2 x 16 3/4 ("dai-oban," large format) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to kitten and grey background;
"gofun" (white powder) highlights to whiskers; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
An attentive striped orange kitten image. Nice vintage print. |
Item # |
BK-41 |
Price |
$375 (Sold/CB) |