Artist |
KOSON (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Pekingese Dog and Bush Warbler" (given name)
(aka "Pekingese Dog and Bush Warbler") |
Date |
c1930's |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Kawaguchi & Sakai |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
K & S "C-seal" and "D-seal" (used 1931/40); Ito/Komatsu |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 13 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout;
deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to dog's hair and birdcage; sharp key-lines,
highly detailed. |
Condition |
Good to Very Good. Very good colors. Full, original margins.
(Minor creasing; two tape stains top verso corners;
few scattered marks; light toning; light wear.)
|
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# H-41.2. |
Comments |
A charming image image of a Chinese Pekinese dog sitting atop a bright
red pillow set below a birdcage holding a bush warbler. One of only 20 Koson
print designs published by K&S--all of full oban format.
|
Item # |
EG-978 |
Price |
$875 (MIA) |