Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Thanks to Eric for this database entry. |
Saturday, 29 October 2005
Artist: Hakuho Title: Before The Mirror Print Type: Original Woodblock Print Edition No: 2nd Date: (1932) Reference No: Female Image, #209 Size: 15-1/2 x 11 " Condition: Fine impression, color & state.
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Interestingly, this scene has a 1950s Shobisha (originally Sakai and Kawaguchi) publisher seal on the verso.
Thursday, 23 October 2008
ARTIST: Hirano Hakuho
PRINT TITLE: Before Mirror PRINT SIZE: This overall print measures about 15-1/2 inches by 10-11/16 inches. The image area measures about 14-3/8 inches by 10-1/16inches.
PRINT HISTORY: On May 6, 2005, this print was found and purchased from a store that sold used books that was in the process of closing and is no longer in business. I found this print under a stack of papers along with other prints in the store. The previous owner of the print informed me that this print was part of a collection that her and her husband had acquired years ago. |
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
We are offering truly stunning early edtion Japanese Woodblock print by Hirano Hakuhô. A very fine impression of "Before the Mirror" with excellent colour and gold metallic pigment on her hair ornament. Purchased in 1940 in Japan by one of our clients. Image size 14.1/4 x 10. inches (36.2 x 25.5 cm)approx
Full size 15.3/4 x 11. inches (40. x 27.9 cm)approx Woodblock print. Artist's seal left margin.
Excellent condition.
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