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Title |
"Mandarin Ducks in Snow" ("Setchu no Oshidori") |
Date |
Undated, but 1935 per Blair (later edition, 1957-89) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "7mm-seal" (used 1957-89) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to background and feathers; light "gauffrage" to snow and male duck's head; visible woodgrain in water left; very highly detailed carving; crisp lines. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Very clean front and backside. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Blair's "1936 Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #203; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-7.5 and cat# 148, pg 147. |
Comments |
Colorful wintertime drake and female duck image. |
Item # |
LM-13 |
Price |
$325 |
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