The artworks displayed on JAODB are not for sale
 |  |
 |
| Notes (1st edition) | ||
| Publisher (this edition): | Self | Self |
| Date of this item: | 1970 | 1970 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | This is for one (1) limited edition original print Shuzo Ikeda Child With Lady Bug 41/100 1970 dai-oban (11" x 16-1/2") Framed size 17" x 22-3/8" Signed "Shu. Ikeda" dated "---70" and numbered "41/100" Print Condition: Excellent Originally Purchased and Framed at KANDA'S B.O.Q. 2-32-6, Minamiogikubo, Suginamiku, Tokyo "A question often asked at our gallery is why B.O.Q.? In 1964, after 13 years of framing experience, Akira Kanda, along with his wife Reiko, opened his first gallery. Many of the American military personnel stationed in Tokyo at the time were discovering the beauty of the traditional Japanese print. They flocked to Kanda's Gallery not merely to buy but to visit and to learn more about the art and the artists. The atmosphere was congenial enough that the pilots on TDY (Temporary Duty) began to say "Let's go to Kanda's B.O.Q. (Bachelor Officers' Quarters) room!" Kanda's became their home away from home and Kanda's B.O.Q. began!" "Today people are still encouraged to drop by and take time to learn about the art. The galleries sell works by many artists featuring traditional and contemporary Japanese prints." Excellent Condition Overall Framed with a light olive green burlap like outer area Silver aluminum frame around the print itself One or two light marks on the metal part of the frame Non glare glass |
Friday, 16 June 2006 Title Ladybug limited edition Artist Shuzo Ikeda 1922-2004 Signature "Shu Ikeda" signed in white ink on the image, title, date and edition number in pencil on the lower margin. Dated 1970 Medium/Technique Woodblock print Impression excellent Colors excellent … mica sprinkled on the background Condition very good … light creases on the margins, pressure marks along the top edge of the upper margin, mounting residues on the back. Edition Size 100 Numbered 27 / 100 Description "Tentomushi" (Ladybug). A child and a small ladybug. The children in Shuzo's pictures always seem to involve in their innocent activities in the warm dreamy world. Note Shu Ikeda watermarked paper. Width Item 12.5 inches = 31.7 cm Height Item 17.9 inches = 45.5 cm |