| Artist | KOTOZUKA, Eiichi (1906-79) |
| Title | "Sacred Bridge in Winter, Nikko" |
| Date | ca1940-50's |
| Provenance | Obained via Uchida Publisher's "Family Archives." Founded in 1919, a few of Uchida's long-held collection of original 1950's prints have recently found their way to modern day collectors. |
| Series | "Four Seasons of Nikko" |
| Publisher | Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi (Kyoto, 1919 to present) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 1/2 x 10 1/8 ("chuban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Excellent colors. Nice "bokashi" shading to background sky; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to trees and snow accumulation; nicely detailed carving. ("Kento ink-mark" lower margin--easily covered by matting.) |
| Condition | Excellent. Clean front and verso. (Very slight edge wear--otherwise flawless. Slight toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | A handsome and boldly printed view of Nikko's "Sacred Bridge"
("Shinkyo Bridge") as seen winter. From Uchida's archives of early 1950's prints. A seldom seen vintage print. |
| Item # | FG-075 |
| Price | $185 (Sold/GJ) |