Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Shin Hanga: 2 x Key Block Proofs Artist: Koitsu Format: 2 x Oban tate-e: each sheet: 16.25" x 12"
Subject: Two key block proofs, on the left 'Great Lantern at Asakusa Temple', published in 1934, signed Koitsu, on the right 'Kameido Drum Bridge' published in 1933.
Date: c. 1933/4
Condition: Full size. Some soils. Minor foxing, marks and flaws. Generally very good state.
Colour: N/A
Impression: Fine impressions.
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Size: ~15 7/8"h. x 10 5/8"w., sight/mat opening; frame size ~22"h x 17"w. Found in the attic eaves of a grand old home that very recently succumbed to the wrecking ball (more urban sprawl!) here in Northern Ohio. This OLD JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT is large, possibly 'oban' size, and features a beautiful rain scene with a traditional arched bridge and pagoda style building. Colors are vivid and image has crisp detail. The sodden sky is shades of deep teal to lighter blue-grey. A kimono clad lady stands in the entry way of the building with a light red umbrella. ( We have no idea of the exact age or artist, but are 'guesstimating' around World War II era.)
Being sold as-found and intact in frame with original backing paper, we are assuming that this woodblock print is pasted to paper board as another print we have with the same style frame & from the same estate.
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This auction is for a wonderful woodblock that depicts a night or overcast scene with a bridge, trees, water, pagoda, etc. It is also raining. It measures 11" by 16 1/2". There are markings on the left and right borders. There is also a red mark to the lower right corner of the woodblock. Condition is fantastic. BEAUTIFUL WOODBLOCK!! For some reason the colors are a little washed out in the photos-the colors are actually nice and deep.
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2004/12/31
Title: Kameido Artist: Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Size: 10in. X 15in
The Stokes Collection
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"Kameido Bridge" or Kameido Shrine by Tsuchiya Koitsu, 1933 Oban
Koitsu-Kameido Bridge - original.jpg: Kameido Bridge Artist: Tsuchiya Koitsu Date: 1933, early edition published by Doi Teiichi Image Size: oban, about 10" x 15" plus margins Carver: Harada Printer: Yokoi (ca. 1930's) Condition: excellent color and condition, a rare design
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Koitsu-KameidoShrine-posthumous-1650x2550.jpg is posthumous print, Doi Eiichi, Harada, Seki, made in the |
Artist: KOITSU, TSUCHIYA Title: Half Moon Bridge - Kameido Print Type: Japanese Woodblock Print - Posthumous Publisher: Doi Size: 17 x 11 1/4 inches (paper) Condition: Very fine impression, color and state. Notes: Oversize oban format. Out of stock. Please inquire
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Title Wisteria and Half Moon Bridge at Kameido Artist Koitsu Tsuchiya 1870-1949 Signature Koitsu Seal artist's seal (shin) Dated 1933 Publisher Doi Eiichi Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent - very good … (posthumous printing) printed on "do" watermarked paper Colors excellent Condition very good … three rubbed and thin areas on the right margin, right lower corner lightly creased. Description "Kameido Tenmangu" The blooming wisteria and the half moon bridge at Tenmangu shrine at Kameido on a rainy day. Note carver Harada, printer Seki Format Dai-Oban Width 11.2 inches = 28.5 cm Height 16.9 inches = 43.0 cm
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Monday, 30 May 2005
TSUCHIYA KOITSU Kameido Bridge
Date: original printed 1933, this later edition published by Doi with Harada-Seki carver/printer seals. This "Doi Eiichi" seal is very rare. Size: (large oban) approx. 11.375" x 17 Condition: Fine, in absolutely perfect condition Impression: Fine, unbroken keylines, nice texture and clarity Color: Fine, gorgeous composition, excellent bleed through from deeply saturated color. An exceptional and rarely seen print by Koitsu. |