Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | |
Monday, 27 November 2006
FAKE! See the original in the blue Kotondo catalogue.
Important Shin Hanga Painting: Washing the Hair Artist: Torii Kotondo Format: Kakemono painting in sumi and colours on paper: image size 14" x 24.5"
Subject: A magnificent image of a half-naked girl leaning over a wooden bucket, to wash her long black hair. Flowering Morning Glories (l.Ipoema nil) behind her.
Mounted as a kakemono with black and gold lacquer end-pieces. Fitted wooden box.
Date: Painted in the early 1920's
Condition: Minor stains, marks and flaws, but generally very good condition.
Colour: Soft, luminous colours.
Impression: N/A
Estimated Value: ?8000 - ?10000
(reserve not yet met) Current Bid: ?2050 |