Title |
"White-fronted Goose Above Reeds" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Strikingly superb "bokashi" shading throughout; nicely visible woodgrain entire background; goose's
outline in deep "gauffrage"; black lacquer to wing-feathers; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Deep, rich colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins (note "kento marks" right edge,
bottom right). (Very slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-11.18. |
Comments |
A striking Koson image of a white-fronted goose in flight above reeds. PRE-1923 earthquake (note:
Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). Seldom seen. |
Item # |
EG-107 |
Price |
$1050 |