Title |
"Bull-headed Shrike Watching Spider" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by a southwest print collector/dealer. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing)
to bird's outline; white "gofun" pigments to intricate spider's web; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good+++. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Originally narrow margins trimmed close to image edges; slight toning verso.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-25.1. |
Comments |
A delightful and highly detailed bird/spider image.
PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). Rare. |
Item # |
FW-71 |
Price |
Special $750 (Sold/DK) (Reg $950) |