Artist |
Soseki KOMORI (dates unknown, active 1920's) |
Title |
"Leaping Carp" (given name) |
Date |
1929-31 |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection prior to his death
(via dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Kawaguchi & Sakai (1929-ca1931) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Eto/Komatsu |
Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to blues and carp's colors;
much fine detailing; woodgrain visible. (Minor blue "color irregularity" right of carp.) |
Condition |
Excellent. (Some "edge damages" to lower/left corner; slight wear.)
Wide margins. Very clean front and verso. |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Strikingly beautiful leaping carp image. Soseki was a contemporary of Koson, producing
exquisite "kacho-e" prints of the highest quality. Very rarely seen. |
Item # |
EG-263 |
Price |
$975 |