Artist |
Soseki KOMORI (dates unknown, active 1920's) |
Title |
"Leaping Carp" (given name) |
Date |
1929-31 |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection prior to his death (via Conneticut contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Kawaguchi & Sakai (1929-ca1931) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Eto/Komatsu |
Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to blues and carp's colors; much fine detailing; woodgrain visible. |
Condition |
Excellent. (Some edge damages at corners, bumped upper corner.) Wide margins, clean backside. |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Beautiful leaping carp image--Soseki was a contemporary of Koson, producing exquisite "kacho-e" prints of the highest quality. Very rarely seen. |
Item # |
CG-829 |
Price |
$975 (Sold/NK) |