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"IKOI", meaning a place for relaxation and refreshment. This rare woodblock is also called "Village Beauty", by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980).
Limited Edition of 300.
Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, Publisher; Yuyudo.
Size is large: paper size is 19 and ½ inches by 16 and 1/8 inches.
Unfortunately this scene, and many others by Tatsumi published via Yuyudo, were sold matted and framed with poor quality materials, so most examples have toning and spotting to some degree. |
Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Monday, 15 May 2006
"IKOI" from the Series "Twelve Portraits of Modern Woman" this extremely rare woodblock is often called "Village Beauty" by Tatsumi Shimura (1907-1980). Limited Edition 47 of 300. Rarely seen in Japan and nearly impossible to find outside of Japan as Tatsumi prints are extremely rare. Carver; Kentaro Maeda, Printer; Ritsuzo Sato, Publisher; Yuyudo. Size is large: paper size is 19 and ½ inches by 16 and 1/8 inches. Average condition having been framed at one time and some foxing noted. Additional pictures gladly provided upon request. There is an excellent example at the Tokyo National Modern Fine Art Museum. Comes with original Japanese #47 tag which was on back of frame when first sold.
The quality, colors and exquisite nature these Japanese woodblock prints can not be fully appreciated with these inferior pictures and by viewing them on even the very best computer screen. Buyers of these prints will not be disappointed. These prints will provide you with years of pleasure and pride of ownership. |
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Note the toning and matte marks.
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