Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | ??? (B) Detail(??):60.5×45.5cm :ed 200 :Self printed (?????) |
Thursday, 6 September 2007
Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965, Japan) "Sacred Crane (B)" woodblock print, pencil signed in plate, 22 1/2" x 15 1/2" image size, matted & framed 30 1/2" x 23" |
2004/12/24
A wonderful Japanese vintage woodblock print. It is by Kaoru Kawano. Signed in image under red seal by the artist. Numbered 56/200. Titled "Sacred Crane" (B). Number, Title, name snd number in pencil on bottom margin. On the reverse is a Self-Printed , Self-Carved Kaoru Kawano label with seal. Good margins. There are two very small holes which I photographed. They are very small and difficult to see and are on the rt. Side in the dark area near the side margin. Small puncture on blank rt. Margin approx. 1/2 way up. Margins have some lite foxing. There are two pieces of masking tape on back top and bottom borders (approx. 6" and 4").Please see photos. Image is brite, impressive very striking. Approx. size of sheet 24" x 18".
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Title: Sacred Crane (B) large print. Limited edition - hand signed Artist: Kaoru Kawano 1916-1965 Description: "Sacred Crane - B". Interesting wood grain patterns on the crane. Signature: Signed "Kaoru Kawano" in pencil on lower right part of image and on the lower margin. Seal: Artist's seal (kaoru). Dated: Ca. 1950's. Medium/Technique: Woodblock print. Impression: Very good. Colors: Excellent … Mica. Condition: Very good … Slightly toned. Light discolorations along the edges. Slight creases on the margins. Numbered: 103 / 200 Width Item: 18.1 inches = 46.0 cm Height Item: 24.0 inches = 61.0 cm |