Title |
"Ochanomizu in Snow" ("Ochanomizu") |
Date |
1926 "First Edition" |
Series |
"Twenty Scenes of Tokyo" ("Tokyo Nijikei") 1925-30 |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "A-seal" (used only 1924-30) "First Edition" |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to sky, buildings, and
water areas; extensive "gauffrage" (embossing) for snow; nicely detailed
carving.
(Two normal tiny "drying holes" left margin.) |
Condition |
Good to Very Good. Quite good colors. Clean front and verso.
(Mat-line into image edges; slight thinning upper/left corner;
light toning; light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #150; Blair "1930 Toledo Catalogue" #84. |
Comments |
Stunning--one of Hasui's most dramatic falling snow scenes. VERY seldom seen.
"First Edition" printing. |
Item # |
GG-143 |
Price |
$2,800 (Sold/SK)
(If VG-EX, easily $5/6000.) |