| Artist |
Shiro KASAMATSU (1898-1991) |
| Title |
"Shirahone Hotspring, Shinshu" ("**") |
| Date |
1935 (1946-57 printing) |
| Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Air Force serviceman
John Kinney stationed in Tokyo 1946-57. |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6-mm seal" lower/right (used only 1946-57) |
| Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage"
(embossing) to rocks, bathers, and spa; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Clean front and verso. (Few surface scratches;
very slight wear.) |
| Reference/Illus |
Grund #W-26. |
| Comments |
A lush green mountainside hotspring setting. |
| Item # |
BK-59 |
| Price |
Special Pricing $800 (Sold/PB) (Reg $950) |