Artist |
KOSON (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Kingfisher on a Tree Trunk" (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 1/2 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; much fine detailing;
strongly visible "woodgrain" to background. |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and backside. Full, original narrow margins (note "kento"
mark at lower/right corner). (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-15.3 and cat. #127. |
Comments |
A highly detailed and colorful kingfisher watches his prey below.
PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923).
A VERY RARE print. VCP. |
Item # |
GG-360 |
Price |
$1850 |