| Artist | Kiyoshi KOBAYAKAWA (1889-1948) |
| Title | "The Kiss" (given name) |
| Date | 1929-30 |
| Provenance | Private placement. Consigned by a knowledgable Japanese print dealer. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Likely self-published (as were 7 of Kiyoshi's 1930-31 prints) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | (self-published) |
| Image Size | 8 3/4 x 11 |
| Impression | Fine. Boldly printed in "semi-sosaku hanga" style. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. (Few scattered marks; slight edge-wear; light toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Between 1930 and 1934 Kiyoshi is known to have designed 13 prints, seven of which
were self-published--including his famous "Tipsy" mogu-hanga image. Twelve of Kiyoshi's prints
were shown at the 1936 "Toledo Exhibition."
These 3 uncatalogued designs have been authenticated by a well-respected Tokyo print dealer
and by Tokyo's Sakai Museum. Rarely seen. |
| Item # | OC-04 |
| Price | $650 |