Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | A Very Fine Japanese Woodblock Print by Shiro Kasamatsu*1898-1992):
Japan, 39cm x 26.5cm incuding margins, Oban Yoko-e
Title: The Spring rain..
Aritist; Shito Kasamatsu
Signature & Seal; Shiro, and artist’s seal “Kasamatsu”
Date; 1935,
Publisher; Watanabe
Impression; excellent.
Color & condition: very good with full margins, with print and verso clean. |
Friday, 2 May 2008
This piece is signed within the plate. This original woodblock is printed on paper which measures approximately 15.5" by 10.5" and the image measures approximately 14.25" by 9.5." This piece is guaranteed in fine original condition |
Title Spring Rain Provenance: Robert O. Muller Estate - first edition Artist Shiro Kasamatsu 1898-1992 Signature Shiro Seal artist's seal (kasamatsu) Dated 1935 Publisher Watanabe Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent … first edition. Colors excellent - very good Condition excellent - very good … the upper margin has uneven height, side margins lightly wavy, pencil markings on the upper margin. Description "Harusame; Yushima Tenjin" The spring rain at Yushima Tenjin Shrine. Interesting "baren" works to indicate the drizzling rain. The light from the lamps reflect on the water paddles on the ground. Note Provenance: Robert O. Muller Collection - "Made in Japan" stamped on verso, Watanabe copyright seal D (1931-41). Format Oban yoko-e Width 15.4 inches = 39.0 cm Height 10.4 inches = 26.5 cm |
Wednesday, 15 June 2005
Guaranteed original Japanese woodblock print. Artist: Shiro Kasamatsu
Date: 1935
Subject: "Evening at Yushime Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo"
Publisher: Print bears the Watanabe "D" Seal indicating it is an early, original impression
Format: Oban design measures 10" x 15.25"
Condition: Excellent color, impression, condition.
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Wednesday, 15 June 2005
A Japanese wood block print of a courtyard. Print is 10" x 15", in good condition, though edges appear yellowed and dirty.
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