| Title |
"Snow at Koshigaya" ("Koshigaya no Yuki") |
| Date |
1935 February (lifetime printing) |
| Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Army serviceman
Col.Tom Y. Horton stationed in Tokyo 1946-47. |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
"E-seal” (used 1932-42, early pre-War printing)
|
| Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print;
deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to falling snow and snow accumulation;
life-like reflection; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Very Good~Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Light creasing; bumping to lower corners; light wear; light toning.) |
| Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #350; Hotei #353. |
| Comments |
A gorgeous wintertime lakeside image. Very seldom seen.
Early pre-War printing. |
| Item # |
BH-03 |
| Price |
$1150 (Sold/DK) |