| Artist | WATANABE, Seitei (1851-1918) |
| Title | "Gulls over the Waves" (given name) |
| Date | c1920's/30's |
| Provenance | Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via dealer contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Shima Art Company (Tokyo/New York publisher, 1930's) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 1/2 x 14 7/8 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to edges of waves;
over-splashed "gofun" pigment highlights as sea-foam; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso bottom. |
| Condition | Excellent. Clean backside. Original margins. (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | See article titled: "Seeing Double, Again...." |
| Comments | Beautiful "kacho-e" image (similar to Koson's "Gulls" image). A rare, pre-War image. Pristine. |
| Item # | EG-502 |
| Price | $500 |