Title |
"Two Rabbits and Bush Clover under Moon" ("Hagi no Usagi") |
Date |
1931 (Undated, but published in 1931 per Blair) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller Estate following his death (via dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "C-seal" (so-called "sausage seal," used only 1929-42). |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to moon, sky, and foreground; extensive deep
"gauffrage" (embossing) to rabbit's fir; strongly visible "woodgrain" to blue sky area;
highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Very clean front and verso. (No flaws noted--pristine.) |
Reference/Illus |
Blair's 1936 "Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #181;"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-41.7. |
Comments |
A delightful colorful and technically superb "kacho-e" image--rarely seen.
Watanabe "C-seal" used only 1929-42. |
Item # |
EG-097 |
Price |
$1650 |