Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Friday, 27 April 2007
KAWASE HASUI-Rare Double Oban-Mt. Fuji From Yoshida '44
This rare, double oban print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) titled Mount Fuji from Yoshida was created in 1944. The number of examples in the edition unknown.
Signature & Seals:
Hasui signature, Kawase seal lower right.
Watanabe "I" seal lower left.
Dimensions:
Image: 18 1/2" x 13 1/4"
Sheet: 19 3/4" x 14 1/2"
Catalogue Reference:
Narazaki Catalog No. 259
Hotei Catalog No. 471a
An unusually large sized print for Hasui and the only one produced in 1944.
Condition:
Some slight fading from original mat just inside image. Remnants of hinging tape at the four corners, center top and bottom and center sides.
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Friday, 27 April 2007
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Thursday, 18 September 2008
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Thursday, 18 September 2008
Lot #: 039 Artist: Hasui, Kawase, 1883-1957 Title: Clearing After a Snowfall, Yoshida Date: 1944 Medium: woodblock Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches Illustrated: Hasui, pl. 471a Condition: Light rubbing, foxing, soiling and toning to front margins and on reverse Comments: Published by the S. Watanabe Color Print Co.; oversized design |
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Catalog ID: 7425 Artist: Kawase Hasui Title: Clearing After a Snowfall, Yoshida Print Type: Original Watercolor on paper Date: c.1950's Size: 14-3/4 x 20-1/8" (image); 16 x 21-1/4 " (paper) Condition: Fine condition. Fresh colors. Notes: Titled and signed in ink by the artist. Artist's red chop.
Refer to two prints, Hotei #471 and #471a, which depict very similar views.
The majority of watercolors by Hasui are approximately oban size (10 x 15-1/2"). This is of dai-oban (double size).
Large size, original works by Hasui are scarce. |
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