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Artist |
NISHIMURA, Hodo (active 1930's) |
Title |
"Cockatoo" ("Omu") |
Date |
1938, April |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection prior to his death (via New York contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Takemura Hideo (Yokohama, 1926-39) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 3/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; extensive "gauffrage" to feathers: "gofun" (raised white
pigment) highlights to feathers; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Clean backside.
(Few faint spots in margins; minor thinning upper verso
corners.) |
Reference/Illus |
Andacht pg 168. |
Comments |
Striking and colorful image set against jet-black background. Rare, PRE-War image--publisher H.Takemura
(produced prints of exceptional technical quality) ceased business in 1939. |
Item # |
BG-938 |
Price |
$675 |
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