Title |
"Night-Heron on Willow Branch" (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 |
9 x 9 1/2 ("shikishiban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Soft "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" to outline of egret; baren "sujizuri" (tracings) to willow branch;
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside (tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso). Full, original
margins. (Tip lower/left corner missiing--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-14.4. |
Comments |
A night-heron standing on one leg atop a willow branch. PRE-1923
earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). |
Item # |
DG-406 |
Price |
$475 |