Artist |
Zeshin SHIBATA (1807-1891) |
Title |
"Crows in Flight at Sunrise" (given name) |
Date |
Originally 1888; printed likely early 1900's. |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Believed to be Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 9 7/8 ("shikishiban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to red-orange sky; crisp lines, fine detailing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original untrimmed margins. Tiny "Made in Japan"
stamped verso margin. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
"The New Wave" pl#33, pg78. |
Comments |
Zeshin's classic image of three flying crows, set against a brilliant orange-colored sky. PRE-1923
earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). |
Item # |
DG-56 |
Price |
SOLD--Bi-Weekly Special $650 (Reg $850) |