Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Friday, 17 October 2008
An original 1960s limited edition woodcut by Japanese artist Tamami Shima (1937-199). Depicting an abstract forest scene with flying birds. Double oban print, dated 1963, #11 from an edition of 70.
Signature: Tamami Shima 11/70 1963 (w/Japanese text, all in pencil) Dimensions: image: 20 1/2" x 14 3/8" h (52.25cm 36.5cm) paper: 23 1/8" x 17 1/8" h (59cm 43.5cm) Condition: Good...with visble age darkening where the paper was not covered by the matte; a few stains in the right and lower margins; hinge tape on the reverse top margin; straight linear creases on the left and right image edges and a curved crease in the sky to the left of the trees (pic 7). |
Artist: Shima, Tamami (born 1937) Series: Woodblock print Title or Subject: Cranes in forest Signature or Seal: Signature Date or Circa: 1964 Paper Size: 16 3/4 x 23 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Wrinkling margins, good state
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Artist: Shima, Tamami (born 1937) Series: Woodblock print Title or Subject: Fly in the Green Forest Signature or Seal: Pencil signed Date or Circa: 1964 Paper Size: 16 3/4 x 23 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Good state (Provenance: The Estate of Robert O. Muller)
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