| Title | "Rain at Ushibori" ("Ame no Ushibori") |
| Date | July 1929 Limited "First Edition" #175/350 stamping verso. |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate. Private placement--consigned by a discriminating collector. |
| Series | One of only 16 Hasui images published by Kawaguchi & Sakai (1929-30). |
| Publisher | Kawaguchi & Sakai |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | K & S "B-seal" (used only 1929-31). |
| Image Size | Approx 10 3/8 x 15 ("dai-oban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing); highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso. (Light toning; slight wear.) Consignor indicates "no flaws." An uncirculated print. |
| Reference/Illus | Narazaki #KS-9. Hotei #189. |
| Comments | One of Hasui's finest late 1920's scenes. A very limited Kawaguchi & Sakai published
First Edition #174/350. Prints bearing K & S "A" or "B" seals (used only 1929-31) are very RARE and are highly sought after by collectors. (Compare 1929 vs 1980's prints.) |
| Item # | PA-50 |
| Price | $4600 (Limited time placement.) |
