Artist |
Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
Title |
"Monkey and Bee" (given name) |
Date |
Early 1900's |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by a southwest print collector/dealer. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Believed to be Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
(no publisher's seals--normal state) |
Image Size |
9 1/4 x 9 3/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" to foreground
and fallen cherry petals; nicely detailed carving, crisp key-lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. (Slight toning--otherwise
flawless.) Full, original margins. Tiny stamped "Made in Japan" verso margin. |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" #K41.19 |
Comments |
A delightful image of a monkey curiously studying a bee held in his hand. Seldom seen image. |
Item # |
FW-18 |
Price |
Special $400 (Sold/PF) (Reg $475/$595) |