Artist |
Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Two Bats Against a Full Moon" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/8 x 13 3/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to outline of moon, bats, and tree;
woodgrain visible in background sky; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. (Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped
verso bottom.) |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and verso. (Light toning; a couple tiny scattered marks;
very slight wear--an uncirculated print.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #k41.3 and cat #135 (pg 138). |
Comments |
Striking image of two bats seen flying beneath a willow tree, silhoutted against a full moon.
A VERY RARE print. Likely PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923).
(Confirmed to be Muller's ONLY/final available copy.) |
Item # |
DG-663 |
Price |
$1850 |