Title |
"Two Carp" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 (later 1938-1950's printing) |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923).
Post-earthquake (black border) version by
Nishinomiya
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 5/8 x 9 3/4 ("shikishiban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; crisp lines,
much fine detailing. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso bottom. |
Condition |
Very Good. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins.
(Light toning; thinning upper verso corners; faint mat-line in left image edge due to
original "presentation folder" window--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# AK-39.8, cat# 100 p110. |
Comments |
A striking image of a two large carp swimming through ripples of water. Wonderful colors.
Rarely seen. |
Item # |
EG-473 |
Price |
$850 |