Artist |
Eisho (active 1790-1799) |
Title |
"Beauty with a Goldfish" |
Date |
First printing late 1700's; this edition ca1930/50 (clearly on "older" paper). |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert Muller's Estate following his death. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
unk |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 7/8 x 15 1/4 ("dai-oban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to glass dish; silver "mica" to entire background;
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. (Light toning. No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Delightful image of a bijin fascinated by her pet goldfish. Faithfully re-printed using colors to
emulate Eisho’s earlier prints with much attention to detail. Exceptional condition due to Muller's
archival storage. |
Item # |
DG-558 |
Price |
$325 (Sold/PC) (Not a recent "re-strike"-- guaranteed 50+ years old) |