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Notes (1st edition)Title Washing The Hair Artist Torii Kotondo 1900-1976 Date C.1920-30's Dimensions 54" x 25" Medium Painting Condition Excellent
Publisher (this edition): Self Self
Date of this item:
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
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