Notes (1st edition) | Artist Kiyoshi Kobayakawa 1897-1948
Format: Dai oban tate-e: 21" x 12.5" approx
Description "Kindai Ji Se Shou no Uchi" (Women's Manners of Today) . No.2. A girl is applying make-up after a bath.
Rare.
Publisher: Self-published by the artist
Date: 1930
Width Item 12.2 inches = 31.0 cm
Height Item 20.7 inches = 52.5 cm
Literature Newland, Amy R.; and S. Hamanaka, "The Female Image: 20th Century Prints of Japanese Beauties", Leiden: Hotei, 2000, ISBN 90 74822 20 7, - pg.142, pl.190 |
Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Make-up, No.2 From The Series Women’s Manners Of Today 7/100
?Artist?Kobayakawa Kiyoshi
?Date?1930
?Size?46.8 x 27.2cm (Image Size) |
Saturday, 6 August 2005
Artist Kiyoshi Kobayakawa Series Women's manners of the day Title Make-up (40/100) Date Of Work 1930 Publisher Privately published Dimensions 21 x 12 Condition Fine impression color and condition Notes No.2 from Kiyoshi's most sought after series. Privately published in an edition of 100 |
Monday, 13 March 2006
Reference: 8956 Title: Makeup 41/100 Artist: Kobayakawa Kiyoshi Date of print: c1930 Condition: B,B,4A
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Shin Hanga: Powdering the Face
Artist: Kobayakawa Kiyoshi
Format: Dai oban tate-e: 21" x 12.5" approx
Subject: 'Powdering the Face' - a self published print by Kiyoshi of a bijin applying kesho - powder.
Rare.
Publisher: Self-published by the artist
Date: 1930
Condition: Full size. Horizontal and a vertical light folds. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state.
Colour: Fine
Impression: Fine with gauffrage
Estimated Value: £2000 - £2500
Thans to Eric for the 2nd image. |
Fresh from a Florida estate we are listing a large collection of Japanese woodblock prints, including many modern and classic designs. This Kiyoshi measures 20 3/4 by 12 inches and is numbered 1/100. Self-published ca. 1930. Some spotting, especially in elbows. |
Title Women's Manners of Today - Make-Up very rare. limited edition Artist Kiyoshi Kobayakawa 1897-1948 Description "Kindai Ji Se Shou no Uchi" (Women's Manners of Today) . No.2. A girl is applying make-up after a bath.
One of the most popular and highly regarded Bijin series in Shin Hanga. The covetted prints from this series have been rarely seen in the market. This design with the limited edition number and in better condition will be priced well over $3000 today.
Signature "Kobayakawa Kiyoshi". Seal Artist's seal. Dated 1930. Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Impression Excellent - Very good ... Embossed. Colors Very good. Condition Fair ... Creased. A horizontal center fold. White pigment are added to cover numerous foxing spots. Worn. Margins soiled. Edition Size 100 Numbered 28 / 100 Note Edition number 28 / 100 in Japanese stamped on the left margin. |