Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Title Starry Night in Kyoto Artist not identified Seal artist's seal (not identified) Dated ca. 1930s Impression excellent - very good Colors good ... lightly faded, white powder (gofun) applied for the white area Condition good ... paper toning, a tear (1/4 inch long) on the right margin, lightly soiled, small creases on the right margin Description People in light summer clothes are strolling the busy Shin Kyogoku Street in Kyoto on a starry night. Format Oban tate-e Width 10.8 inches = 27.5 cm Height 15.2 inches = 38.5 cm
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Friday, 4 March 2005
Title Shin Kyogoku (first edition) Artist Buntou Hayashi 1882-1966 Signature Buntou Seal artist's seal Dated ca. 1915 Publisher Unsodo Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent - very good ... (first edition printing) lightly embossed Colors very good Condition very good ... light toning, the lower margin creased, light creases on the top and the right margins, slight vertical and horizontal folds. Description Many people are strolling on the Shin Kyogoku street in Rakuchu (the central part of Kyoto)for the evening cool and shopping. Format Oban yoko-e Width 12.0 inches = 30.5 cm Height 16.9 inches = 42.8 cm |