Artist |
Soseki KOMORI (dates unknown, active 1920's) |
Title |
"Goldfish" (given name) |
Date |
1929-31 |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Kawaguchi & Sakai (1931-ca1940's printing) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"C-seal" (carver: Maeda; printer: Komatsu) and "D-seal" (copyright Kawaguchi) |
Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 3/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to background and to fish; soft gold pigment
highlights to fish; baren "sujizuri" (circles) to background; much fine detailing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Wide original margins. Clean front and verso. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso.
(No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Beautiful underwater image--Soseki was a contemporary of Koson, producing exquisite "kacho-e"
prints of the highest quality. Seldom seen. |
Item # |
EG-408 |
Price |
$550 |