| Title |
"Monkey and Baby Reaching for the Moon" (given name) |
| Date |
c1910-23 (PRE-1923 earthquake) |
| Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death. |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; lightly visible woodgrain to background; the
reflected moon's lower edge lightly raised in "gauffrage"; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins (note "kento marks" right edge,
bottom right). (Few scattered marks, very slight wear.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-41.26. |
| Comments |
An absolutely charming and delightful Koson image. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased
business in 1923). A very RARE print.
(Also see an earlier Gekko-designed image
(learn more).) |
| Item # |
DG-268 |
| Price |
$1850 (Sold/PF) (Our FINAL copy) |