Artist |
Mike Lyon (1951-present) |
Title |
"Bijin" (On "cranberry" background.) |
Provenance |
"Lyon Art, Ltd." Studio Kansas City, MO. |
Date |
January 2003 -- Artist Proof (Limited Edition of 31 prints and
20 proofs.) VERY small edition. Pencil-signed by artist. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Self-carved/self-printed. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Mike Lyon |
Image Size |
4 3/4 x 14 1/4, plus wide margins. |
Impression |
Very Fine. Deeply and boldly pigmented; light "gauffrage" to robe, chest, and hair; printed on
Japanese hosho paper hand-made by Yamaguchi Kazuo. |
Condition |
Pristine. (Few scattered marks--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Although not a "Made in Japan" woodblock, see our recent article,
"Mike Lyon -- Innovative Printmaker," to
learn more about this very talented artist/printmaker. |
Comments |
This sensuous tall-format print is produced from 4 basswood blocks using 28 successive "reduction" cavings and
printings--thusly guaranteeing a true Limited Edition totalling ONLY 51 prints. Printed as several variant
"pigment/mica" states (compare five states).
Edition is Sold out.
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Item # |
BG-872 |
Price |
$450 (Few copies remain.) |