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| Notes (1st edition) | Title Summer Moon at Miyajima Artist Koitsu Tsuchiya 1870-1949 Signature 'Koitsu'. Seal Artist's seal ('shin'). Dated 1936. Publisher Doi Hangaten. Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Description "Natsu no Tsuki Miyajima" ("Summer Moon at Miyajima"). Itsukushima (known as Miyajima) shrine. The famous tourist destination, one of the three most scenic places in Japan, is dark and quiet now. The bright moonlight shines through clouds and illuminates the siluhouette of the torii over the water surface. Format Oban yoko-e Width Item 16.7 inches = 42.5 cm Height Item 11.1 inches = 28.2 cm | ||||||||||||||||
| Publisher (this edition): | Doi Sadaichi | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi Hangaten | Doi | Doi | Doi |
| Date of this item: | 1936 | 1948-50 | 1948-50 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950-63 | 1950s-63 | 1960s-90s | 1960s-90s | unknown |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: |
Koitsu, Tsuchiya- Summer Moon at Miyajima- Full10.jpg: Thursday, 7 July 2005 Print Number CON 0085(s) Artist Koitsu Title Moonlight at Miyajima Medium Woodblock Print Date 1936 Size 10.5" x 16" Edition First edition Condition Very good color, impression and state, slight soiling on right/bottom margin Ronin Gallery Sadaichi! |
Today for auction we have an old / vintage japanese wood block print.I bought a few out of a house,but really don't know much about them(except whats written on them or I've found another one like it on ebay,in which case I'll quote what they wrote).Don't know who this one is by,but it is in its original frame with a Tokyo Kanada Ogawamachi sticker on the back.This has has small line of paper that looks stuck to the backing(see arrow).Frame size is 20" x 14" inches | 20/12/2004 This is a superb original woodblock print by noted shin hanga printmaker Tsuchiya Koitsu. It is a very early printing, as evidenced by the carver/printer seals of Ikeda and Ito in the lower lefthand margin. The paper is watermarked with the circular Doi publisher's seal in the upper righthand margin. The print is in reasonably good condition; there is some light toning and a couple of foxing spots, which I have tried to show in the pictures. That said, it is a beautiful impression and it has excellent colors, and overall presents very well. It is quite rare to find such an early edition Koitsu print. It is large oban size, about 10 1/4 x 15 1/4 plus margins. |
Wednesday, 8 June 2005 Lot of Three Japanese Woodblock Prints by Koitsu, includes a nighttime scene with a building on the water and with a full moon overhead, 8.75" x 13.75" (view), 14.5" x 19.75" (w/frame); PLUS a harbor scene with many boats and figures and with buildings in the background, 10" x 15.25" (view), 14" x 18.25" (w/frame); AND a nighttime scene in a park, with a bridge crossing a river and illuminated by streetlights, 15.25" x 10.5" (unframed). |
Koitsu, Tsuchiya- Summer Moon at Miyajima- Full11.jpg: Wednesday, 28 September 2005 ARTIST: Tsuchiya, Koitsu (1870-1949) SERIES: Publisher Doi TITLE or SUBJECT: Moon light SIGNATURE or SEAL: Signature and seal, Doi Hangaten seal DATE or CIRCA: 1936 PAPER SIZE: 10 3/4 x 16 3/4 inches IMPRESSION/COLOR/CONDITION: Good/Good/Good CONDITION DETAILS: Foxing, good state |
Koitsu-Summer Moon at Miyajima- 1- Full14.jpg is: "Summer Moon at Miyajima" by Tsuchiya Koitsu, 1936 oban |
BEAUTIFUL WOODBLOCK PRINT BY KOITSU TSUCHIYA, PRINT IS IN GREAT CONDITION ( THIS PRINT IS NOT YELLOWED LIKE IN PHOTO) AND EARLY PRINTING (LATE 1930S OR EARLY 40S). SIZE IS 11 1/4 " X 16 5/8", BOTTOM LEFT CORNER IS NOT A STAIN BUT INK FROM PRINTING AND DIP IN UPPER LEFT TOP IS ORIGINAL. |
Koitsu-Summer Moon at Miyajima- 2- seal- Sig15.jpg No info |
TSUCHIYA KOITSU WOODBLOCK PRINT 1936 - MIYAJIMA SHRINE Click to view supersized image TSUCHIYA KOITSU, 1870-1949, was a talented artist from an early age. He went to Tokyo and started woodblock printing when only 15 years old. At the turn of the century he became a lithographer but returned to woodblocks in the early 30’s. In many respects, Koitsu is “a poor man’s Hasui”, having a similar approach to landscape prints. This woodblock print depicts the Torii gate and a corridor of the famous Miyajima Shrine. It is an excellent example of his talent of the use of light and dark to produce a dramatic effect, which is a characteristic of most of his prints. Dated 1936 but printed in the 1950's. The condition of the print is excellent. I have removed the print from its original paper folder (which is available to the buyer if wanted). Strong bleedthrough. Published by Doi Hangaten, printer Yokoi, carver Harada. Image size 15¼“ x 10¼“, paper size 17¼“ x 11¼“. The last photo, in black and white, shows Hasui’s 1949 version of this temple. |
2004/12/31 Title: Moonlight scene at Miyajima Artist: Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Size: 10in. X 15in. Stokes Collection |
Koitsu-Summer Moon at Miyajima- Hangaten_Harada_Yokoi- Full13.jpg is: Summer Moon at Miyajima, 1936, Publisher: Doi Sadaichi, 10.5" x 15.5", Very good condition. |
Offered for auction is a romantic Japanese woodblock (I believe) print showing the moon casting its light over the water, a man poling his skiff, and Japanese lanterns providing a golden glow under the Asian sloped roofs. This picture would make an excellent complement to an arts and crafts décor. Measuring 11 1/4" tall and 17" wide, the print is in excellent condition with no stains, tears, or discoloration. Unfortunately, it has been glued to a cardboard backing. As shown above, the lower left-hand side of the print shows Japanese characters and a red chop mark. The right-hand side also shows characters and the penciled numbers #7244 and #2 appear along the bottom margin. |
Title Summer Moon at Miyajima Artist Koitsu Tsuchiya 1870-1949 Signature 'Koitsu'. Seal Artist's seal ('shin'). Dated 1936. Publisher Doi Hangaten. Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Impression Excellent - Very good ... Later printing probably in 1940-50s. Printed on "do" watermarked paper. Embossed. Colors Very good. Condition Very good ... Lightly uneven toning. Slight foxing. Light printer's creases on the margins. Description "Natsu no Tsuki Miyajima" ("Summer Moon at Miyajima"). Itsukushima (known as Miyajima) shrine. The famous tourist destination, one of the three most scenic places in Japan, is dark and quiet now. The bright moonlight shines through clouds and illuminates the siluhouette of the torii over the water surface. Note Carver Harada. Printer Yokoi. Format Oban yoko-e Width Item 16.7 inches = 42.5 cm Height Item 11.1 inches = 28.2 cm |
Koitsu-Summer Moon at Miyajima- 3- Full16.jpg is: Title "Summer Moon at Miyajima" ("Natsu no Tsuki Miyajima") Date 1936 (pre-1963 printing) Series na Publisher Doi Hangaten Seal, Carver/Printer not given (carver/printer seals are occasionally omitted) Image Size 10 1/4 x 15 1/4, "dai-oban" (large oban) Impression Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading, "gauffrage" to moon, clouds, and waves; life-like "reflection" seen in water area, crisp "key-lines." Condition Very Good++. Strong colors. Minor scratches upper right. (Still "tipped" into original presentation folder.) Reference/Illus na Comments Beautiful moonlite Miyajima Shrine image. |
Japanese woodblock print by Koitsu Tsuchiya (1870-1949) entitled “Summer Moon in Miyajima.” Originally published in 1936; margin is dated “Showa 11.” Later Hama impression posthumously printed from Koitsu’s original blocks. These later editions are identical to the earlier editions except for the publisher’s seal. With their intense realism, Koitsu’s woodblock prints have immortalized his country’s scenic beauty. Subtle effects of light and shadow endow his scenic renderings with an aura of captivating beauty, making his prints highly prized among collectors. The workmanship in both carving and printing is very good. Skillfully executed changes of color shading ("bokashi") are seen throughout the print. Pristine condition, with excellent color and registration, and strong ink bleed through. Oban size image measures 15¼” 10”, plus full margins. |
Dr. Walker- This is the best image I can produce. Thank you for any information about this picture. I may like to sell it in the near future. Sincerely, |
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