Title |
"Tama" (cat's Japanese name) (aka "White Cat/Red Collar") |
Date |
June 1924, (circa 1946-57) |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via a dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"Red 6mm" seal (lower/left corner). |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 13 1/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; deeply "gauffraged" to depict individual cat's hairs; crisply and
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong, unfaded colors. Clean backside. Absolutely flawless. |
Reference/Illus |
Shotei.com website #O-1; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue, #E-1; "Shin-Hanga," cat#31. |
Comments |
A striking image--one of Shotei's finest images. Not often seen--quite RARE. |
Item # |
BG-656 |
Price |
$1850 (Sold) |