Notes (1st edition) | Title: Sparrow on Hydrangea
Artist: Koson Ohara 1877-1945
Description: A sparrow perches on a flowering Hydrangea. This design is considered as one of the best of Koson's designs.
Signature: 'Koson'.
Seal: Artist's seal ('Koson').
Dated: Ca. 1910 - 20's.
Medium/Technique: Woodblock print.
Note: Sometimes has a "Made in Japan" stamp on the verso.
Format: Mitsugiri-ban
Width Item: 7.5 inches = 19.0 cm
Height Item: 14.6 inches = 37.0 cm
Literature: Newland, Amy R.; Jan Perrée & Robert Schaap, "Crows, cranes & camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson", Leiden: Hotei Publishing, 2001, ISBN 90-74822-38-x, - - pg.75, pl.52 |
Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Title Sparrow on Hydrangea Artist Koson Ohara 1877-1945 Description A sparrow perches on a flowering Hydrangea. This design is considered as one of the best of Koson's designs. Signature 'Koson'. Seal Artist's seal ('Koson'). Dated Ca. 1910 - 20's. Medium/Technique Woodblock print. Impression Excellnt - Very good ... Wood grains visible on the background. Colors Excellent. Condition Very good ... Light foxing, mostly on the margins. Note "Made in Japan" is stamped on the back. Format Mitsugiri-ban Width Item 7.7 inches = 19.5 cm Height Item 14.6 inches = 37.0 cm Literature Newland, Amy R.; Jan Perrée & Robert Schaap, "Crows, cranes & camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson", Leiden: Hotei Publishing, 2001, ISBN 90-74822-38-x, - - pg.75, pl.52 |
Title: Sparrow on Hydrangea Artist: Koson Ohara 1877-1945 Description: A sparrow perches on a flowering Hydrangea. This design is considered as one of the best of Koson's designs. Signature: 'Koson'. Seal: Artist's seal ('Koson'). Dated: Ca. 1910 - 20's. Medium/Technique: Woodblock print. Impression: Excellent - very good ... Wood grains visible on the background. Colors: Excellent - very good. Condition: Good ... Slightly toned. Light foxing spots. Top corners are slightly creased. Note: "Made in Japan" stamped on the back. Format: Mitsugiri-ban Width Item: 7.5 inches = 19.0 cm Height Item: 14.6 inches = 37.0 cm Literature: Newland, Amy R.; Jan Perrée & Robert Schaap, "Crows, cranes & camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson", Leiden: Hotei Publishing, 2001, ISBN 90-74822-38-x, - - pg.75, pl.52 |