Title |
"Sparrows on Blue Wisteria" (given name) |
Date |
c1920's/30's |
Provenance |
Consigned by a knowledgable SW print collector/dealer. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Nishinomiya Yosaku (Tokyo publisher, active 1872-1930's) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
10 1/4 x 16 1/2 ("dai-oban," large "oban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to leaves, flowers, sparrows,
and background; nicely visible "woodgrain" to background; extremely fine detailing.
(Slight ink-smudge center upper margin.) |
Condition |
Very Good to Nearly Excellent. Strong colors; clean backside.
(Slight wrinkling upper/right edge; few surface scratches; light toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-33.10 and cat# 142. |
Comments |
Four brown-headed tree sparrows perched on the vine of a flowering blue wisteria.
(Note: Pre-War; bears "signature" deleted on later printings.) Rarely seen. |
Item # |
FW-93 |
Price |
$950 (Sold/MH) |