Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Artist: Koitsu Format: Oban tate-e: 15.75" x 10.5"
Subject: A distant evening view of a hillside town, seen through pine trees, reflected in the calm waters of a lake where a solitary fishing boat is working by the light of a flare. An exquisite design, superbly printed.
Publisher: Baba Nobuhiko
Date: 1940
Condition: Fine colors. Perfect condition apart from a light waterstain in right margin.
Impression: Very fine impression with gauffrage. |
Japanese Woodblock (Artist Signed) 10 1/2" x 15 1/2"
I have two Koitsu woodblocks selling at auction Friday night, 2 Sept, at an auction in Laurel Maryland. Thank you for your site, which helped me confirm the artist.
The two pieces are Atami at Night (mine is signed and dated 1935) and Kangetsu Bridge (mine is signed and dated 1936.
Pictures are available at the auction house's website - www.laurelauction.com - once you get to the site, click on the blue date for the next sale and scroll down for the pics. Contact information is available on the home page, should you be interested in bidding on the woodblocks.
Thank you again for your online assistance!
Fred Huprich |
Artist: TSUCHIYA, Koitsu (1870-1949) Series: Publisher Baba Seizando Title or Subject: Midnight at Atami Signature or Seal: Signature and seal Date or Circa: 1939 Paper Size: 15 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Good state
Onotomi printer seal. |