Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Friday, 18 November 2005
Title Kinokunizaka in the Rainy Season Provenance: Robert O. Muller Estate - first edition Artist Shiro Kasamatsu 1898-1992 Signature Shiro Seal artist's seal Dated 1938 Publisher Watanabe Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent
first edition printing. Colors excellent - very good
fine gradation for the mist, "baren" works to indicate the clouds and rains. Condition excellent - very good
slight toning, a pin size hole on the left margin, a brown spot on the left margin edge. Description "Kinokunizaka Bai'u" Kinokunizaka Hill in the rainy season in June. Note Watanabe copyright seal-C for 1929-42. Provenance: Robert O. Muller Collection, "Made in Japan" stamped on verso. Format Oban tate-e Width 10.2 inches = 26.0 cm Height 15.2 inches = 38.5 cm |
PRINT. Kasamatsu Shiro, woodblock print, "Japanese Tree." Very good original condition. With margins 15 1/4" x 10 3/8."
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Title Kinokuni-zaka Baiu Artist Shiro Kasamatsu 1898-1992 Signature Shiro Seal artist's seal Dated 1938 Period 20th Century Publisher Watanabe Impression excellent Colors excellent
fine gradation on the pine tree, nice rain and mist effects on background Condition very good
paper toned, two pin holes on the left margin otherwise in excellent condition Rating 2 = very good Description "Kinokuni-zaka Baiu" A big pine tree stands at Kinokuni-zaka hill on a rainy day in June. Format Oban tate-e Width 10.4 inches = 26.5 cm Height 15.4 inches = 39.0 cm
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An early Watanabe edition, prewar, pristine condition, measures 10 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches, never having been matted or framed. Lovely detail in the bark on the tree doesn't show in my scans, very graceful and lovely print. Proper title is Pine Tree in Rain Kinokunizaka.
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Artist: Kasamatsu, Shiro (born 1898) Series: Watanabe publisher Title or Subject: Summer Rain at Kinokuni-zaka Signature or Seal: Pencil signature, 6 mm Watanabe seal Date or Circa: 1939 (printed after 1945) Paper Size: 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Mat toning line in margin, otherwise good state.
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Artist: Kasamatsu, Shiro (born 1898) Series: Watanabe publisher Title or Subject: Summer rainy Day at Kinokuni-zaka Signature or Seal: Signature and seal, no Watanabe seal Date or Circa: 1939 (later printing ?) Paper Size: 15 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
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Saturday, 6 August 2005
Artist Kasamatsu Shiro Series Title Kinokunizaka in the rain - Tokyo Date Of Work 1938 Publisher Watanabe Dimensions 15.5 x 10.5 Condition Fine impresion color and condition Notes Ex. Robert O Muller Collection Price
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Lovely dramatic Shiro circa 1938, Watanabe seal, Kinokunisaka In The Rainy Season. Oban size of 10 1/2 by 15 1/2. In fabulous condition, having been kept unframed and out of the light all these years
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Pine-tree in Rainy Season, Kinokunizaka, Tokyo Artist: Shiro Kasamatsu Format: Oban tate-e: 15.25" x 10.25"
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Publisher: Watanabe
Date: 1938
Condition: Fine colors. Full size with margins. A pin-hole top left corner. Minor creases in margins. Generally fine state of preservation.
Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage.
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