Artist |
Sanzo WADA (1883-1968) |
Title |
"Fortune Teller" ("**") |
Date |
ca1938-43 |
Provenance |
From a collection of consigned prints purchased in Japan early 1950's.
(Note original "presentation folder" and attached
"A Fortune Teller" sticker.) |
Series |
"Sketches of Occupations in Showa Era" ("Showa Shokugyo E-zukushi") |
Publisher |
Kyoto Hanga-in |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
10 1/2 x 14 1/2 (plus margins) |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to kimonos and backbround; "gauffrage" (embossing)
to people and stone lantern; black lacquer highlights; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Still top-tipped into original "Presentation Folder."
(No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
An interestingly illuminated scene of a fortune teller with two customers. From a 48 print series
1938-43 (plus 24 scenes done 1954-58)--all depicting traditional Showa-era occupations. |
Item # |
GG-005 |
Price |
$295 (Sold/CF) |