Publisher (this edition): | Osaka Mainichi Publishing Company |
Osaka Mainichi Publishing Company |
Osaka Mainichi Publishing Company |
Osaka Mainichi Publishing Company |
Osaka Mainichi Publishing Company |
Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | |
Offered is a Japanese woodblock print by Yamakawa Shuho titled Beauty In Kimono, published in 1936. Size is 9 1/2" by 14 1/2" on washi with strong bleedthrough. Condition is very good. There is some waviness in paper, several specks of foxing right margin, one tiny tear top edge, toning in margins, some toning patches in image, minor overall toning, minor mounting residue top reverse corners, signs of handling overall, paper integrity is fine. |
Monday, 31 March 2008
Beauty in Kimono
Artist Yamakawa Shuho Series: Female Image #151 Year: c.1930 Size: 13 3/4" x 9 1/2" Impression: Very Good Color: Very Good Condition: Very Good - very lightly toned Comments: Kimono is a different color from the Female Image
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Early Japanese Wood Block Geisha Girl Print
Print is done by the typical Japanese woodcut method. The artist is Shuho Yamakawa, one of Japan's leading woodcut artists. Picture is of a woman that shows personality and a spirit of defiance. In great condition with some slight wear to edges. Measures 15" x 10." Came with a bunch of literature from the 1920's. Fresh from an estate.
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1938 America and Japan in Amity and Trade - RARE
Being a Special Edition of Japan Today and Tomorrow
Published by the Osaka Mainichi, Osaka Japan
This magazine captures the history, events, Industry, trade, and everyday events and life of the time. Also included is all 14 color plates with protective pages intact. Including MODERN "MUSUME". It is done in the typical Japanese woodcut method. The artist is Shuho Yamakawa. Absolutely stunning! Many pages of business advertisements for both America and Japan.
Magazine is complete with no missing pages. There are a few pages that are starting to come loose, spine is worn through on the bottom part, age related yellowing, some small tears, creases, and worn areas. Color plates are all in pretty decent shape.
Measures approx: 15" x 10-3/8" x 3/4" thick |