| Artist | Paul Binnie (1967-present) |
| Title | "Veranda" ("Engawa") |
| Date | October 2004, #AP/30 (VERY Limited Edition only 30 impressions, block-signed.) |
| Provenance | Private placement. Consigned by a knowledgable eastcoast collector. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Self-carved/self-printed |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Paul Binnie/Paul Binnie |
| Image Size | 11 1/2 x 16 1/2 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading; deeply-pigmented background; baren "sujizuri" (circles) to background; life-like reflection; metallic-gold title; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Pristine. |
| Reference/Illus | See our recent article on "Four Seasons" Beauty Series-- by Paul Binnie to learn about the release of Paul's prior 4-print "bijin-ga" series. |
| Comments | A wonderful nude design, again featuring a Japanese beauty named Akiko. See our related Article #23 "The Making of a Print--Paul Binnie's 'Red Fuji'" to learn about Paul Binnie's works. Also, see John Fiorillo's webpage on "Paul Binnie" to learn more about this talented Japanese-trained woodblock artist/printmaker. ("Artist-proof" SOLID color background. Compare colors to 2004 version, 2005 "tattoo" version, 2009 version prints.) |
| Item # | EH-01 #AP/30 (original "Artist Proof"--with solid background color) RARELY seen. |
| Price | $2650 |
