Title |
"Reclining Tiger" (given name) |
Date |
ca1920 |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923).
Post-earthquake (black border) version by
Nishinomiya
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 1/8 x 9 3/4 ("shikishiban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to tiger's
whiskers and outline; crisp lines, highly detailed. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Full, original margins.
(Very faint presentation folder mat-line left/right edges; slight toning--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" #AK41.5. |
Comments |
Bold tiger image. Seldom seen. |
Item # |
EG-474 |
Price |
$675 |