Artist |
Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Fireflies" (given name) |
Date |
ca1930 (in Watanabe's 1936 Catalogue) |
Provenance |
Private placement--consigned. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Unsealed (normal state for this print) |
Image Size |
6 1/2 x 14 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to night sky, reeds, rock and water area;
nicely detailed carving; crisp lines. |
Condition |
Good to Very Good. Excellent colors. Original narrow margins as published. (One-inch crease/tear
upper/left corner, 1/4-inch tear left edge and lower/right corner; two small archival-tape repairs;
thin tape residue top verso margin;
light wear; slight toning.)
|
Reference/Illus |
Watanabe's 1936 Catalogue, #546; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-40.2, and Cat#164 pg 158. |
Comments |
A delightful image of four colorful fireflies seen fluttering in the dark above reeds
along a riverbank. Very seldom seen. |
Item # |
LR-07 |
Price |
$775 Special (Sold/JC)
(reg $950) |