| Title | "Sparrow on Blue Hydrangea" (given name) |
| Date | c1910-23 |
| Provenance | Obtained from the Estate of Robert O. Muller--world famous collector and dealer whose collection of prints were showcased in "The New Wave" book. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 1/4 x 13 1/2 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Wonderfully executed "bokashi" shading to hydrangea's leaves and flowers, bird, and sky area; visible woodgrain to grey background; extremely fine detailing. |
| Condition | Very Good++. Excellent colors. Clean backside; full original margins. (Faint scattered foxing (nearly all to margins)--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-33.13 and Cat# 52. |
| Comments | A charming, colorful image, discribed as "one of Koson's most successful
compositions ....the design proportions are superb." PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya ceased business in 1923). Hard-to-find print. |
| Item # | EG-093 |
| Price | $625 (Sold/JP) (would be $925 if perfect) |