| Title |
"Sawatari in Joshu District" |
| Date |
1924-27 |
| Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via a dealer contact). |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
6 1/2 x 14 3/4 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; "baren sujizuri" tracings to
mountainside and sky; deep "gauffrage" to mountain top, trees and rooftop; crisply and highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong, unfaded colors. Clean front and verso. (Light toning; bumped
upper/right corner; couple pin-sized spots--otherwise flawless.)
|
| Reference/Illus |
Shotei.com website #M-11; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #211; Shotei Exhibition Catalogue #80. |
| Comments |
A beautiful wintertime scene with crows flying overhead. Muller provenance. |
| Item # |
DG-942 |
| Price |
$775 |