Artist |
TORII Kotondo (1900-76) |
Title |
"Peony Snowflakes" ("Botan Yuki") |
Date |
1931 (Later limited edition of 100 prints, c1980's) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Ishukankokai |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Ito Susumu/Kajikawa Yoshio; watermark |
Image Size |
9 7/8 x 16 |
Impression |
Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading throughout; "gaffrage" to areas of red underdarment; nicely over-printed hairlines. |
Condition |
Excellent. (Only very slight blemish on cheek.) |
Reference/Illus |
"The Female Image," Plate #181. Blair's 1936 "Toledo Exhibition," Plate #142. |
Comments |
Amoung Kotondo's lifetime total 21 images (most 1927-33), one of the most sought-after images with umbrealla and large falling snowflakes. Re-strike published as small/immediately sold out edition (100 copies) in the mid-1980's by Ishukankokai Publisher of Tokyo (with red "moneybag" seal). |
Item # |
CG-995 |
Price |
$1250 (Sold) |