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| Title |
"Nuthatcher atop a Persimmon" (given name) |
| Date |
c1910-23 |
| Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death
(via New York contact). |
| 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 to foliage, persimmon
fruits, and soft blue background; nicely visible woodgrain; crisp lines,
much fine detailing. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
Full, original margins.
(No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-18.1. Ukiyoe-Gallery
article, "Look-Alike Prints." |
| Comments |
A striking and colorful Koson image. PRE-1923 earthquake
(Note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). |
| Item # |
GG-242 |
| Price |
$875 |
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