Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Tuesday, 10 January 2006
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A truly RARE woodblock print by Japanese artist Inuzuka TAISUI. Very little
is known about this artist. All of his prints are RARE. The title of this print is:
" Morning Glories " and is 1 of 6 known prints done in 1929. Taisui's prints
are very-high quality in their carving and printing. Paper size is oban. Image
size is approx. 9 1/2 X 14 1/4 inches. A very light even age tone noted.
Face and the verso are unmarked. Deep impression. Right margin has fine
wrinkle. Overall condition is FINE .
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Title Morning Glories Artist Taisui Inuzuka fl. 1920s - click for artist Signature Taisui Seal artist's seal Dated 1929 Publisher Kawaguchi Impression excellent Colors excellent Condition excellent - very good ... slight creases on the upper margin Description Colorful Morning Glories in a pot. Note "Made in Japan" stamped verso. carver Maeda, printer Komatsu. Format Oban yoko-e Width 15.9 inches = 40.5 cm Height 11.2 inches = 28.5 cm
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A rare print by Taisui, I have seen only about 3 of his woodblocks. Pristine condition, measures 11 by 15 3/4 inches.
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Artist: Inazuka, Taisui (act. 1920's) Series: Publisher Kawaguchi Title or Subject: Morning Glories Signature or Seal: Signature and seal, publisher seal Date or Circa: 1929 Paper Size: 11 x 16 3/4 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Good state (Provenance: The Estate of Robert O. Muller)
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