Title |
"Monkey Reaching for the Moon" (given name) |
Date |
c1910-23 |
Provenance |
Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's estate following his death
(via New York contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
7 1/4 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; nicely visible woodgrain entire background; the
reflected moon's edge raised in "gauffrage"; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins (note "kento marks" right edge,
bottom right). (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-41.25 and cat# 136, pg 139. |
Comments |
An absolutely charming and delightful Koson image. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased
business in 1923).
(Believed based on an earlier Gekko-designed image
(learn more).)
Rarely seem image. |
Item # |
EG-612 |
Price |
$1500 (Sold/GV) |