Artist |
Koitsu TSUCHIYA (1870-1949) |
Title |
"Racoon Dog" (given name) |
Date |
undated (ca1930--purchased in 1947) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Purchased 1947--consigned by family of Army Air Force serviceman
stationed in Tokyo. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Doi |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/8 x 13 3/4 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to backgound and foreground; light "gauffrage" (embossing)
to racoon's fir, grasses, and crescent moon; nicely visible woodgrain to upper background;
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Very clean front and verso. (Very slight wear. No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Koitsu Raisonne #TK-DH-80 |
Comments |
A delightful nightime image. A rarely seen print. |
Item # |
MB-43 |
Price |
Special Pricing $225 (Sold/RW) (Reg $495/$375/$300) |