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| Title |
"Monkey Reaching for the Moon" (given name) |
| Date |
c1910-23 |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
7 1/4 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; nicely visible woodgrain entire background; the
reflected moon's edge raised in "gauffrage"; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
| Condition |
Very Good++. Very good colors. Clean front and backside.
Full, original margins (note "kento marks" right edge, bottom right).
(Some fading; mat-line bottom image.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-41.25 and cat# 136, pg 139. |
| Comments |
An absolutely charming and delightful Koson image. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased
business in 1923).
(Believed based on an earlier Gekko-designed image
(learn more).)
Rarely seem image. |
| Item # |
EG-953 |
| Price |
$1600 (Sold/LD) |
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