Title |
"Sparrows Frolicing above Snow-covered Plum" (given name) |
Date |
ca1930 |
Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death
(via dealer contact). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Nishinomiya Yosaku (Tokyo publisher, active 1872-1930's) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
10 3/8 x 16 1/2 ("dai-oban," large "oban")
(Narrow margins as published.) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sparrows, branch,
and background; deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to sparrows and snow accumulation;
nicely visible "woodgrain" to background; extremely fine detailing.
(Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso.)
|
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Fresh, excellent colors. Very clean front and verso.
(Slight toning ; 3/8-inch archival repaired tear right edge; slight wear.)
|
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-33.8 and cat# 143. |
Comments |
Two brown-headed tree sparrows frolic above a snow-covered blossoming
plum branch.
(Pre-War; bears "signature" deleted on later printings.)
A RARELY seen Koson design. |
Item # |
EG-674 |
Price |
$850 (Sold/DJ)
(Guaranteed early/pre-War printing) |