KOSON -- "Two Monkeys with Captured Butterfly"

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Title "Two Monkeys with Captured Butterfly" (given)
Date early 1930's (in Watanabe's 1936 Catalogue)
Series na
Publisher Watanabe Shozaburo
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 6 1/2 x 14 12
Impression Excellent. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; highly detailed carving; crisp lines.
Condition Fair. Good colors. Moderate toning, glue stains showing through from verso, soiling/staining. (Center of image is fairly clean).
Reference/Illus Watanabe 1936 Catalogue #259.
Comments An absolutely charming image of two curious monkeys, one holdling a captured butterfly.
Item # CG-968
Price $225 (Sold/SA)