| Artist |
KOSON (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
| Title |
"Two Turkeys" (given name) |
| Date |
c1910-23 (PRE-1923 earthquake) |
| 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. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing)
to feathers and outlines; much fine detailing;
strongly visible "woodgrain" to background. |
| Condition |
Very Good++. Clean front and backside. Full, original narrow margins (note "kento"
mark at lower/right corner). (Bumping/creasing at bottom; a few scattered
marks; light toning.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-38.19. |
| Comments |
A highly detailed and colorful pair of turkeys.
PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923).
A rarely seen print. |
| Item # |
GG-060 |
| Price |
$575 |