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| Notes (1st edition) | Here is an interesting note from a Hasui collector about Sakai & Kawaguchi later editions from post-war recarved blocks: As you will know, Hasui published 16 prints with the publisher Kawaguchi. Recent prints of some of these can still be ordered via the publisher Watanabe (Watanabe buys them from the successor of Kawaguchi ) I saw that these modern prints deviate in detail from the original prints. Watanabe told me in a mail that all the woodblocks at Kawaguchi have been destroyed at a certain moment (cause unknown) and that during the lifetime of Hasui new blocks were carved. Watanabe writes : "HKS prints are made by the other publisher not by S. Watanabe. In 1930’s, Mr. Sakai and Mr. Kawaguchi made 15 design by Kawase Hasui. And these original woodblocks were lost. We don't know the reason at all. After 1945, during Hasui's lifetime, new woodblocks were made for these designs again . Hasui made block copies for them again. So I recognize them as the second original woodblocks. HKS prints I sell now are the late printings from second original woodblocks. And as they are made by the other publisher, they have no (Heisei) Watanabe seals.” | ||||
| Publisher (this edition): | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Shobisha | Shobisha | Shobisha | Shobisha |
| Date of this item: | 1929 | 1950s/60s | 1970s-2000 | 1970s-2000 | 1970s-2000 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Monday, 28 November 2005 This is a great opportunity to own a very early,original color woodblock print by Japanese Master,Kawase Hasui.This woodblock is titled: "Snow at Miyajima"(Yuki no Miyajima). It has the Kawaguchi & Sakai B-Seal which was used only between 1929-31. It also has the carver printer seal,Maeda/Komatsu. And also lower left corner is the K and S Seal E. This woodblock is in remarkable condition, it came to us in the original folder, it is tipped onto that folder with two spots of glue in the upper two corners. The sheet is very clean only a very slight warm tone of age to the sheet. One can see the woodgrain pattern in the inking. On the back of the print is good bleed through, a faint "Made in Japan" stamp,and some inscribed words and numbers. They read: "TK152/mox and LPOP"..The color on this print is quite rich and beautifully done. |
Originally published by Sakai and Kawaguchi. Shobisha obtained the original blocks after the war. The red publisher seal indicated this print is an early post-war shrike, not a recent edition. The seal was only used in the period around 1950 to 1960. Later Hasui reprints do not show this seal. | Kawase HASUI (1883-1957) "Snow at Miyajima" -1929 Print size 16" x 11" (Full Oban) Post-War Strike ORIGINAL Pristine gallery condition. Full margins; never laid down; no tears, folds, creases or foxing. This print is perfect in every way. Good bleedthrough to verso. Authenticated by HASUI signature and sui. One of the 16 prints designed by Master HASUI for Kawaguchi and Sakai. The Kawaguchi and Sakai prints are considered by most experts to be among Master HASUI's finest works, particularly the lavish snow scenes. |
Yuki no Miyajima by Kawase Hasui. Genuine woodblock print dated Showa 4 (1929). Later impression from original wood blocks. Fine condition. 16.1 x 11.2 inches. Good texture and ink bleedthrough. Title and date in bottom margin. |
Snowy Miyajima, 1929 Kawase Hasui (1883 – 1957) Snowy Miyajima The famous red torri at Miyajima in the water during a snowfall. The colors are brilliantly combined with the bright red torri standing in contrast to the shimmering blue water and white snow. Hasui’s design of the torri reflection in the water is a classic touch. This great print evokes the beauty of some of Japan’s famous sites and offers the viewer a sense of the awe inspiring places in Japan. Signed- Kawase Hasui with red artist’s seal “sui” Sealed- Publisher Kawaguchi, later edition original, from original blocks Image size- 9 3/8” x 14 3/8” (oban tate-e) Condition- Excellent, no toning, tears, not mounted, full margins. |