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| Notes (1st edition) | Artist Torii Kotondo Title: "Yuki" (Snow) A lady is warming herself under a "kotatsu" (Japanese traditional foot warmer usually built into the floor). The snow is falling outside. Publisher Sakai/Kawaguchi Medium Original Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Date: October 1929. Sheet size: 18-1/4 x 11-3/4" Notes: Embossed title in the lower margin reads: "Yuki". Dated and signed in the upper right: Showa 4 (1929), followed by the circular artist's seal reading: "Kotondo". First printed as a 300 sheet domestic edition and a 200 print export edition. Reference No. Female Image #172 Re-issued in the series "Twelve Aspects of Women" circa August 23, 1988. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher (this edition): | Unknown | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Unknown | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Sakai and Kawaguchi | Unknown | Ishukankokai | Ishukankokai | Ishukankokai | Ishukankokai | Ishukankokai | Ishukankokai | Ishukankokai |
| Date of this item: | 1929 | 1929 | 1929 | 1929 | 1929 | 1929 | 1929 | 1929 | 1929 | 1929 October | 1929/30 | 1929/30 | 1929/30 | 1980s | 1980s | 1980s | 1980s | 1980s | 1980s | 1980s | 1980s | ||||||||
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Tuesday, 14 March 2006 As you can see from the picture, attached to the back of the picture (it folds down), is a label that reads 'Japanese Wood Cut Print, Original Artist's Proof, k19, By Genjin Torii, Title Yuki (snow), Date Oct 1929, No 10-1/4x20, Published in Tokio, Japan, at Limited Edition. Proof of printed from blocks, engraved in Cherry Wood, on Paper made of Mulberry bark, in vegetable dyes, all hand made. The blocks destroyed at the end of the limited edition.' Also stamped on the back is KAWAGUCHI Shokai, 56 East Randolph St., Chicago, Ill. (I did not take a picture of this. The overall condition is very good although there are some creases on the print (noticable when holding at an angle in light???) and it seems to need some cleaning (looks like greasy finger prints…possibly???). The print measures approx 9-15/16" tall x 6-3/8" wide. I do not know anything else about this jem other than what I have stated. I am putting this revision in my listing. It is a copy of a question I received (also at the bottom of page) and my answer…obviously, I am no expert on these matters and I described the item by the tag attached. I try to be as honest as possible in all my listing and I thought the below may be important. Q: Hello, Do you think this may be a machine-printed print, not a woodblock? If you hold the paper up to strong light, can you see lines (called chain lines) running through the paper? I'm wondering whether this is actually a picture of the original, much larger, woodblock print. Cheers. Mar-12-06 A: Hello and thank you for the inquiry. I just followed your suggestion and held the picture up to a naked lightbulb, and no, I do not see lines running thru the paper. I by no means meant to be misleading, I was just describing the listing by the attached (and pictured) tag that is attached to the picture. I am going to cut/paste your question and my answer in the listing itself. Again thank you for the inquiry. G |
Torii Kotondo, 1900-1976 Snow (Yuki) Dated and signed, Showa yonen jugatsu (Showa 4 [1929], 10th month), Kotondo ga, followed by rectangular artist's seal Kotondo. The title, Yuki, embossed on the bottom margin; as are the publisher's marks, Sakai Kawaguchi go ban (joint venture), at the lower left margin. Limited edition paper seal hand-numbered with artist's name in sumi ink on verso, Gaikoku iki ni-hyaku mai kagiri zeppan, dai yonjuichi go, Torii Kotondo (for foreign export, limited edition of 200 printed, number 41, by Torii Kotondo). dai oban tate-e 47 by 30 cm Published: Amy Reigle Newland, and Hamanaka Shinji, The Female Image: 20th century prints of Japanese beauties, 2000, p. 129, pl. 172 |
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Kotondo, Torii, 1900-1977 Yuki (Snow) Edition : 258/300 Date : 1929 Medium : woodblock Item# : 923173 Condition : Minor toning Dimensions : 16 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches Comments : Published by Kawaguchi |
Artist: Kotondo, Torii, 1900-1977 Title: Snow Edition: 116/200 Date: 1929 Medium: Japanese woodblock print Image Size: 16 1/8 x 10 3/8 inches Notes: Published by Kawaguchi Condition: Minor toning |
ARTIST: Torii Kotondo (1900-1976) TITLE: Yuki (Snow) MEDIUM: Woodblock print DATE: 1929 DIMENSIONS: 18 1/4 x 11 1/2inches LITERATURE: The Female Image, pl 172 CONDITION: Excellent condition, no problems to note NOTE: Published by Kawaguchi & Sakai, numbered 54/200 on reverse |
An unusual example without publisher seals nor title embossing. Also, several colour differences exist between this example and first editions, for example, the bottom right corner is dark green instead of a green/lemon hue. See the image below for such differences. This may well be a test print, rather than a different edition. Thanks to Eric for the hi-res scans. |
Edition 136 of 750 from the first edition. Title: Twelve Aspects of Women - Snow - reproduction - first edition Artist: Kotondo Torii 1900-1976 Description: From the series "Twelve Aspects of Women". "Yuki" ("Snow") A lady is warming herself in a "kotatsu" (Japanese traditional foot warmer usually built into the floor). The snow is falling outside. The alluring "bijin" (the beauty) prints in Shin Hanga period have been the highlight of Japanese woodblock print making tradition. Many of the originals from the period command the prices over $3000 today. Signature: 'Kotondo'. Seal: Artist's seal. Dated: Originally in 1929, this re-carved edition was made in 1980's. Publisher: Originally by Sakai-Kawaguchi. This re-carved edition was published by Ishu Kanko Kai. Medium: Woodblock print. Impression: Excellent - very good … Printed on a "sanso" water marked Japanese paper. Embossed. "Shozuri", First printing, of the re-carved edition. Colors: Excellent. Condition: Excellent - very good. Numbered: 136 / 750 Note: The item will be sent in the original presentation folder. Carver Koike Shigeru. Printer Uchikawa Matashiro. Format: Dai-Oban Width Item: 13.2 inches = 33.5 cm Height Item: 19.1 inches = 48.5 cm Width Image: 10.2 inches = 26.0 cm Height Image: 16.1 inches = 41.0 cm |
Edition 27/200. ?????? (???)46.5cm×30.3cm ???? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? |
Wednesday, 4 October 2006 Catalog ID: 6665 Artist: Kotondo Title: "Yuki" (Snow) Print Type: Limited Edition Woodblock Print Edition No: #97/200 Date: 1929 Publisher: Kawaguchi Reference No: Female Image #172 Condition: Very fine. Notes: Paper limitation sticker on the reverse, tied to the sheet with the artist''s circular red seal. Provenance: Ex McCabe Collection, UK. AN EXTREMELY FRESH & BRIGHT EXAMPLE OF THIS ELEGANT DESIGN. Ross: Yes, definiately 97/200 |
Artist Torii Kotondo (1900-1976) Title Snow (Yuki) 81/200 Date Of Work 1929 Publisher Sakai and Kawaguchi Dimensions 18.125 x 12 Condition Fine impression, color and condition. Notes Edition sticker and seal on verso. |
Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Title Yuki: Snow Artist Torii Kotondo1900-1976 Date 1929 Dimensions 10" x 16" Medium Woodblock Condition Excellent Edition Size 43/200 |
Kotondo (1900-1976) Snow Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1929 Edition: 44/300 Size: 16" x 10.25" Signature: Kotondo ga Condition: Very good color, impression and state |
Kotondo, Torii- Snow (Yuki)- Full11.jpg: Thursday, 28 December 2006 Artist: Kotondo Torii (1900-1976) Publisher: Sakai-Kawaguchi Series: Date: 1929 Size: Dai-Oban Price: Status - Available Classification: Beauty Condition: 84/200 ed.Very good condition |
Artist Torii Kotondo Title Yuki (Snow) Medium Original Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Series Title Beauties Edition #134/200 Date 1929 Publisher Sakai/Kawaguchi Reference No Female Image #172 Size 18 x 11 -3/4 " (sheet) Condition Very fine impression and colors; Very faint toning in the margins; short crease in lower right corner, well away from the image. The full sheet is slightly larger than the scan; uncut, with deckled top edge. |
Artist: Torii Kotondo (1900 -1976). Title: Watching the Snow, 57/200, Oban. Date: c1929. Category: Beauties - Bijinga. Condition B,B,5. | Wednesday, 20 April 2005 Title: Watching the Snow 115/200 40.9 x 26.2cm Artist: Torii Kotondo Date of print: c1929 Condition: A,B,2A,4A |
Catalog ID 8770 Artist Torii Kotondo Title "Yuki" (Snow) Medium Original Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Series Title Beauties Edition #136/200 Date 1929 Publisher Sakai/Kawaguchi Reference No Female Image #172 Size 18 x 11 " (sheet) Condition Very fine, with superb colors. The full sheet is slightly larger than the scan; uncut, with deckled top edge. Notes: Embossed title in the lower margin reads: "Yuki". Dated and signed in the upper right: Showa 4 (1929), followed by the circular artist's seal reading: "Kotondo". Embossed seal of joint publishers Sakai and Kawaguchi in the lower left margin. Limitation seal, #136/200 on the reverse. |
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H24-48 KOTONDO Yuki (Snow), published by Sakai/Kawaguchi, numbered on verso 21/300, 1929 Fine impression and condition 46.2x30.6cm. |
We are selling a large estate of Japanese prints originally acquired in the 1950s. Please see our other listings. Domestic shipping is free. Print is numbered in Japanese on the reverse and measures 18 by 11 3/4 inches. Note from Ross: this is the first domestic edition, 34/300. |
2006?2?17? Shin Hanga: Bijin Bust: Snow Lot AU17 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist: Torii Kotondo Format: Dai oban tate-e: 19" x 11.25" approx Subject: A beautiful young bijin sitting pensively by a window through which the snows of winter can be seen. Dated, signed and sealed by the artist centre right edge. Date: 1st 1929: this edition later Condition: Full size. Minor wrinkling of paper at base. Generally fine state of preservation. Colour: Fine Impression: Fine with gauffrage. This impression lacks the publisher's seals bottom left and the export limitation seal on verso. |
Shin Hanga: Snow Artist: Torii Kotondo Format: Large oban tate-e: 19" x 13" approx Subject: From the series Twelve Aspects of Women. Yuki - Snow. A lady is warming herself with a kotatsu - Japanese traditional foot warmer. Publisher: Originally in 1929. This special limited edition published by Ishu Kanko Kai Date: c 1970 Condition: Full size. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state. Colour: Fine Impression: Fine Other Notes: Numbered seventeen from the limited memorial edition and complete with original folder. Estimated Value: £450 - £600 |
20/12/2004 Signed- Kotondo, with artist’s seal Publisher, printer and carver seals- Red “moneybag” seal of the publisher Ishukankokai, name seal of carver and printer, watermark of publisher (all in margin as shown) Image size- 10 1/4" x 16 1/8" (+ full margins) Sheet size- 13" x 19" (Large woodblock print size) Condition- Absolutely perfect condition with no flaws to note. Excellent color, no fading, fine linework. This print has been stored only, never framed. |
Artist TORII Kotondo (1900-76) Title "Snow" ("Yuki") Date 1929 (Later limited edition of 100 prints, c1980's) Series na Publisher Ishukankokai Seal, Carver/Printer Ito Susumu/Kajikawa Yoshio; watermark Image Size 10 1/4 x 16 Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading to face, blanket's colors, and window view; "baren sujizuri" circles to door panels (right); thin "burnished" highlights to black garment's folds; highly detailed carving. Condition Excellent. (Flawless--still in original "presentation folder.") Reference/Illus "The Female Image," Plate #172. Blair's 1936 "Toledo Exhibition," Plate #132. Comments Lifetime total 21 images (most 1927-33). Re-strike published as small/immediately sold out edition (100 copies) in the mid-1980's by Ishukankokai Publisher of Tokyo (with red "moneybag" seal). Item # BG-120 |
Snow (Yuki) by Torii Kotondo. Genuine woodblock print dated October Showa 4 (1929). Later impression. Fine condition, color and impression. 19.1 x 13.0 inches. Publisher's seals, Koike carver's seal, Uchigawa printer's seal and watermark in margin. Very nice print with beautiful color and sharp keyblock lines. Strong ink bleedthrough and texture. One of Kotondo's best. |
Snow (Yuki) by Torii Kotondo. Genuine woodblock print dated October Showa 4 (1929). Later impression. Fine condition, color and impression. 19.1 x 13.0 inches. Publisher's seals, Koike carver's seal, Uchigawa printer's seal and watermark in margin. Very nice print with beautiful color and sharp keyblock lines. Strong ink bleedthrough and texture. |
Title Snow Artist Kotondo Torii 1900-1976 Signature Kotondo Seal artist's seal Dated originally in 1929, this is a re-carved edition published in late Showa Publisher Ishukankokai Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent … (re-carved edition) printed on a "sanso" water marked Japanese paper Colors excellent … fine gradations Condition excellent Note carver Koike Shigeru, printer Uchikawa Matashiro Width 13.2 inches = 33.5 cm Height 19.1 inches = 48.5 cm Literature Newland, Amy R.; and S. Hamanaka, "The Female Image: 20th Century Prints of Japanese Beauties", Leiden: Hotei, 2000, ISBN 90 74822 20 7, - pg. 129, pl.172 Note This print was hand-made by skillful artisans after a great original of a famous woodblock print. Sheets printed during the artist's lifetime are either very expensive or no longer available. |
Kotondo, Torii- Snow (Yuki)- Full10.jpg: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 ???????? ??(??)???????? ????? ??????? ???????????(??)???????? ??41×26cm???48.2×33cm???? 54.8x40.4cm ??????????????·??·????????????????????????????????????????????????????4~10????????51??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Edition 131 of 750 from the first edition. |