Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Two Carps Artist: Shiro Kasamatsu Format: Oban tate-e: 15.75" x 10.75"
Subject: Two Carps at the surface of the water and with cherry blossoms floating on top.
Publisher: Unsodo
Date: c. 1950's
Condition: Fine colors. Full size with margins. Very minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state of preservation.
Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage.
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This colorful original woodcut by Japanese artist Shiro Kasamatsu is in very good condition. No tears or fading. It measures 14 3/8 x 9 ½.. Two beautiful Koi float in a green pond amidst floating pink petals. “Shiro” can be seen in the image lower right while there is a pencil signature just below the image on the right “Shiro Kasamatsu.” Japanese characters line the left side margin. At each lower corner there is an old glue remnant spot on the back. Also on the back, there is a piece of tape running along the top edge.
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Artist: Kasamatsu, Shiro (born 1898) Series: Publisher Unsodo Title or Subject: Koi Signature or Seal: Signature Date or Circa: 1958 Paper Size: 16 x 10 3/4 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Good state
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