Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Woodblock print by Japanese artist KAORU KAWANO (1916-1965). Signed in pencil in the lower left. The woodblock is of a young girl with a mask. The print is not glued on board but a free sheet, in excellent condition with no damage. . The paper is cream color paper. Sheet size is 11" x 16-1/2" . The image is 10" x 15". There is no foxing, no tears, no stains.
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For your bidding consideration is a wonderful woodblock of a little girl with a mask by Kaoru Kawano. Kawano is a listed 20th century Japanese artist with good auction records. See photos for Kawanos seal, there is also a seal on the back (see photos), and wonderfull bleedthrough. Condition is very good, not laid down, it has been tipped in the past with no harm. Measuring 17 X 11.25 inches.
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This Lady purchased a number of these Japanese Woodblocks from an Art Gallery in Chicago in the 1960's. I will be listing two by Kawano this evening. Japanese Artist Kaoru Kawano WoodBlock Print of Girl with Mask. One of these just sold recently on the Ebay Live Auctions by Butterfields. This Framed Print measures approx. 20 1/4" X 15 1/4". Image measures approx. 15" X 10". In Great Condition. Professionally Matted and Framed. Note the original gallery price slip on back. Red stamp signature near left bottom of image.
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