Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Thanks to RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO. for this example. |
Sunday, 5 February 2006
Title Boats at Sunset - Sekiyado provenance: Robert O. Muller Estate Artist Hiroaki Takahashi 1871-1945
Seal Hiroaki Dated 1924 - 27 Medium/Technique Woodblock print Impression excellent - very good Colors very good … light colored wash for the aged look Condition excellent - very good … slight toning. Description "Sekiyado" Fishing boats are hurrying home. The sun had already set. Only the remaining red on the sky and the lights from the houses and the boats illuminate the already darkened atmosphere. White smoke from cooking adds the homely touch to this popular design. Note "Made in Japan" stamped verso. Provenance: Robert O. Muller Estate. Format Chuban Width Item 6.8 inches = 17.3 cm Height Item 15.2 inches = 38.6 cm |
Shotei boats at night measures 6 3/4 by 15 inches. In pristine condition it's one you don't see too often.
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SHOTEI (HIROAKI)
Title: River Boats in the Evening Print Type: Original Japanese Woodblock Print Date: c. 1930 Size: 15 x 6 3/4 inches Condition: Fine impression, color and state.
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