Artist |
Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Cat and Three Goldfish" (given name) |
Date |
1931, "Showa 6" (Not "Showa 8"/1933 as stated in CCC) (1946-57 printing.) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6mm-seal" (lower right corner) (used only 1947-57) |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; extensive "gauffrage" to cat's fur and body;
highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
Condition |
Very Good+++. Clean front and verso. (Light toning/moderate to verso; faint discoloration
upper area; few scattered marks, light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Watanbe 1936 Catalogue #T-194; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S41.2. |
Comments |
Delightful image of a cat stalking three goldfish hiding in a bowl. Very rarely seen. (Image seen in "CCC"
reference is shown only in black/white, and with slightly different background.) |
Item # |
DG-591 |
Price |
$875 (Sold) |