Shotei -- "Junks in Inatori Bay, Izu" (#2)

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Title "Junks in Inatori Bay, Izu"
("Izu Inatori")
Date 1926 (Circa 1946-57)
Provenance Consigned by a discriminating eastcoast USA collector.
Series na
Publisher Watanabe Shozaburo
Seal, Carver/Printer 6mm seal
Image Size 9 1/2 x 14 1/4
Impression Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to ribbed-sail and hilltop; life-like reflections, crisply detailed lines.
Condition Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Clean backside. (Very faint 1/8 mat-line visible left edge only (difficult to see); 4 small tape residues verso edges.)
Reference/Illus Shotei.com website #O-7; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #E-7.
Comments A striking, colorful sunset "oban" image. Rarely seen.
Item # MM-24
Price Bi-Weekly Special $840 (Sold/RT)
(Reg $1050)