Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Monday, 24 July 2006
A lady and two children are watching the seven classic autumn flowers in the Hyakkaen gardens in Sumida.
Series: Bijin meisho awase (Beautiful ladies at famous places)
Signature: Gekkô and seal
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi
Date: Meiji 30 (1897)
Size: Oban triptych, 35,8 x 71 cm.
Very good impression and colours. The three pages are joined together, but not mounted. With full margins. A little bit creased at margins, otherwise very good condition.
€ 650,- |
Title Seven Flowers of Autumn Artist Gekko Ogata 1859-1920 Signature Gekko Seal artist's seal Dated ca. 1890s Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent … left cartouche embossed Colors excellent - very good … silver colored metallic pigment (not oxidized) Condition very good … light toning, left sheet separated from the rest, album backing (Meiji), slightly soiled, the seam separated at the both ends (ca. 0.5 inch). Description "Bijin Meisho Awase" (Beauties and the Famous Places) People are strolling the Hyakka-en (One Hundred Flowers Park) near the Sumida river. The seven flowers of the autum are in the full bloom. Format 3 Oban tate-e Width 28.1 inches = 71.5 cm Height 14.0 inches = 35.5 cm
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