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Notes (1st edition)
Publisher (this edition): Watanabe Watanabe
Date of this item: c1930 c1930
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 Two Swans
Provenance: Robert O. Muller Estate - first edition
Artist Koson Ohara 1877-1945
Signature Shoson
Seal shoson
Publisher Watanabe
Technique/Medium Woodblock print
Impression excellent - very good … embossed
Colors excellent
Condition excellent - very good … slight soil on the upper area.
Description Two swans swim on a pond. Subtle gradations and rather unusual reflection of the birds on the water surface.
Note Provenance: Robert O. Muller Collection - "Made in Japan" stamped on verso, Watanabe copyright seal D (1931-41).
Format Oban yoko-e
Width 15.4 inches = 39.0 cm
Height 10.2 inches = 26.0 cm		 Guaranteed original Japanese woodblock print.
Artist: Ohara Koson (signed Shoson)

Subject: Swans & Reeds

Publisher: Watanabe

Seal: Watanabe "C" seal (early impression)

Date: Ca.1930

Condition: Fine color, impression, condition.

Size: Oban (10.25" x 15.25").
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