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| Publisher (this edition): | Unsodo | Unsodo | Unsodo | Unsodo | Unsodo |
| Date of this item: | 1953 | 1953 | 1953 | 1953 | 1953 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Japanese Woodblock by Asano ‘Snow at Hiunkaku” (1950’s) A beautiful, quiet snowscene titled in both Japanese kanji (left margin) as “Hiunkaku Yuki” and in English at bottom as “Snow in Hiunkasu, Nishihonganji Temple, Kyoto” by Takeji Asano (1900-??). Asano, who also excelled as a carver, is known for having produced several series of prints depicting the Kyoto area of Japan. Bears artist’s signature of “Takaji ga” lower right corner of image. Print bears Unsodo’s Publisher’s rectangular seal in right margin along with the carver/printer seals of Okura/Shinmi. Print itself is undated, however Okura (carver) is known to have worked for Unsodo during the 1950’s, and Shinmi (printer) is currently in his 90’s and has long since stopped working. Originally first printed most certainly early to mid-1950’s. Also bears “Gei” watermark (“gei” is the first kanji character of the of the Unsodo Publishers name, "Un-so-do,” which is spelled “gei” if alone) in the upper left corner. Circa likely 1960’s/70’s (definitely older paper)--to learn more, please click the following link to learn more about Old Paper. Image measures 9 3/8 x 14 ¼ inches. |
Monday, 27 November 2006 FIRST EDITION of Takeji Asano's "Snow in Hiunkaku Nishihonganji Temple, Kyoto". A beautiful snow landsape with gauffrage. Condition is very fine, no real toning to mention, very minor printers inks on the bottom margin and the slightest evidence of tape remenants on the top left and right verso, but virtually invisible - please see pictures. Full size, 40cms x 26.5 cms, image size 36.2cms x 24 cms. |
Saturday, 1 April 2006 Artist Takeji Asano Title Snow at Hiunkaku Nishihonganji Temple, Kyoto Date 1953 Publisher Unsodo Engraver Okura Format Oban (15 7/8" X 10 1/2") |
Snow in Hiunkaku, Nishihonganji Temple, Kyoto Artist: Asano Takeji Format: Oban yoko-e: 10.75" x 15.75" Subject: A bijin under an open umbrella crossing the stone bridge into Hiunkaku, Nishihonganji Temple grounds, in Kyoto. Publisher: Unsodo Date: c. 1950 Condition: Perfect colors. Full size with large margins. Generally exceptionally fine state of preservation. Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage. |
Takeji ASANO (1900-??) "Snow in Hiunkaku, Nishihonganji Temple, Kyoto" 1952 Print size is 10.75" x 15.75" Condition is very good. No tears, folds or creases. This print is perfect in every way. Strong image bleedthrough to verso |