Title |
"Cherry Blossoms at Sumida Bank in Rain" |
Date |
Likely c1930's (in 1936 Watanabe Catalogue). |
Provenance |
Japanese consignor. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 1/2 x 14 3/4 ("tanzaku"). Original margins ("kento mark" visible right edge). |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to cherry blossoms; crisply detailed lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Clean backside (stamped "Made in Japan."). (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Shotei.com website #M-27; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #226 |
Comments |
A delightful springtime image. (Appears to be fairly rare, as Shotei.com's image resulted from a Robert Muller visit.) |
Item # |
MF-06 |
Price |
$875 (No longer available) (or "Best Offer" by 12/15/2003) |