| Artist | Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
| Title | "Fireflies" (given name) |
| Date | ca1930 (in Watanabe's 1936 Catalogue) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Unsealed (normal state for this print) |
| Image Size | 6 1/2 x 14 5/8 ("tanzaku") (Frame: 9 3/4 x 19--flawless) |
| Impression | Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to night sky, reeds, rock and water area; nicely detailed carving; crisp lines. |
| Condition | Appears Excellent. Deep rich colors. Original narrow margins as published. (Not examined outside frame--appears flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | Watanabe's 1936 Catalogue, #546; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-40.2, and Cat#164 pg 158. |
| Comments | A delightful image of four colorful fireflies seen fluttering in the dark above reeds along a riverbank. Very seldom seen. As found--in pristine classic black frame. Very nice!! |
| Item # | EG-153 |
| Price | $950 (Sold/GH) (as shown/with frame) $1750 EG-153/EG-154 as set |
