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Artist |
HOTEI (dates unknown, but active 1920-30) |
Title |
"Crow on Cherry Branch" (given name) |
Date |
c1920's |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Unknown |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 3/8 x 14 3/4 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading cherry blossoms, leaves, and background; extensive "gauffrage" to blossoms; nicely visible woodgrain in background; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Clean backside (light-moderate toning). Original margins (note "kento mark" right margin). (Some fading to cherry blossoms; light-moderate toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
See article titled: "Crows, Crows, and More Crows...." |
Comments |
Great crow on a branch image. Pre-War image.
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Item # |
BG-411 |
Price |
$475 |
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