Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | This print is from the 1985 Commemorative edition (????).
This auction is for an original posthumous edition print of the 1935 design woodblock or woodcut print by Hiroshi Yoshida, titled "The Cherry Tree in Kawagoe". This is a beautiful print, as are many of Yoshida's designs. As you can see, it is in excellent condition, never framed, it has been carefully stored at least the last 25 or so years. The title and signature of the artist are block stamped along the bottom edge. The image is oban size. |
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Catalog ID: 7417 Artist: Hiroshi Yoshida Title: Cherry Tree Kawagoe Print Type: Original Japanese Woodblock Print Series Title: Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms Edition No: First Date: 1935 Publisher: Self-published Reference No: Abe #196 Size: 16 x 10-7/8 " Condition: Very fine. Fresh colors. Notes: Signed in pencil & ink by the artist. Artist's red seal. Jizuri seal in upper left margin.
Yoshida states that 14 blocks and 67 impressions were used. Wood grain visible in lower portion.
Provenance: From an American collector, purchased in Japan in the 1960's.
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Saturday, 3 July 2010
Artist: Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 - 1950) Series: 8 Scenes of Cherry Blossoms
Title: The Cherry Tree at Kawagoe
Date Of Work 1935
Dimensions 16 x 10.875
Condition Fine impression, color and condition. |