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Title |
"Nuthatcher atop a Persimmon" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/8 x 13 1/2 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to foliage, persimmon fruits, and soft blue background; crisp lines,
much fine detailing. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins.
(Unobtrusive faint spotting--
otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-18.1. Ukiyoe-Gallery
article, "Look-Alike Prints." |
Comments |
A striking and colorful Koson image. PRE-1923 earthquake
(Note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). |
Item # |
DG-160 |
Price |
$925 (Sold/ML) |
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